Will there be a console version of the MMORPG TERA or not? En Masse provides an answer.
En Masse has nothing to announce yet
In recent days, the rumor mill around TERA has been boiling over. The reason for this is a survey, in which En Masse wanted to know from players if they own a console and if so, what type. The colleagues from mmorpg.com quickly asked the developer for clarification. The answer is as follows:
“Because we are focused on the players, we like to ask for their opinions and preferences, which also includes surveys. We cover a wide range of topics, some related to active games, others are more general in nature, so that we can adjust our plans and decisions accordingly. Currently, there is no announcement for future TERA plans beyond the PC version.”
Mein-MMO says: Such a definitive answer is still not provided. The fact that there is currently nothing to announce was somehow already clear, simply because there was no announcement. On the other hand, En Masse’s statement leaves a lot of room for interpretation, because a clear denial looks different. TERA would be ideally suited for a console port. Especially the more action-oriented combat system, where dodging is still quite easy, would be suitable for that.
Whether TERA will ever see the light of day on current consoles remains to be seen, of course. Perhaps the survey is not about TERA at all, but about some future project that En Masse cannot yet talk about. In a few months, we will surely know more about it.
You can find more news and articles about the MMORPG with the pretty ladies on our TERA game page.
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Keeping a product like Pokémon GO running is not easy, especially due to the high number of daily players, and poses a significant challenge. According to Niantic, this challenge has been exacerbated by various third-party providers. In the statement from Niantic, it says: “As some players may have noticed, Pokémon GO is now also available in Latin America including Brazil. The release of the game in these countries was delayed by third-party providers who aggressively tried to obtain data from Pokémon GO outside of the game. This is against the terms of use.”
Some services have been blocked to prevent them from accessing Pokémon data. Since the ban, there have been many public discussions about why these supposedly “harmless services” could hinder Pokémon GO from being released or playable in more countries. In this graphic, Niantic wants to show players how much server utilization has decreased since the ban on these services.
While the graphic may initially suggest that server load has decreased, without precise numbers, one can only speculate how much the ban on tracking services has affected the servers. However, the stability of Pokémon GO in recent days indicates that the servers are now experiencing fewer issues. Tips and tricks for Pokémon GO can be found in our guide collection.
Cheaters have a harder time now
Some of the services that provided live tracking of wild Pokémon acted as a platform for bots and cheaters, having a negative impact on the game. In some cases, these were simply players who were particularly enthusiastic about the game and wanted to quickly catch all Pokémon. Even if they did not intend to gain an advantage in gyms, the negative impact on server load was too high.
There are still hackers trying to penetrate the Pokémon systems, take over social media accounts, and even disable the game. Niantic does not expect these attempts to stop due to the ban on tracking services. However, they wanted to show players why such measures will continue to be taken in the future to ensure greater server stability.
At the end of the statement, Niantic explicitly reminds players to continue providing their feedback.
Please keep your game ideas and feedback coming. We look forward to getting the game on stable footing so we can begin to work on new features.
As an alternative to the banned apps, you can use our Pokémon GO map. There, the findings are manually entered and rated through a simple system.
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Buying spaceships for the upcoming space MMO Star Citizen can get quite expensive. Some backers spend several thousand dollars for that.
Chris Roberts was able to raise 110 million dollars through his crowdfunding campaign for the development of Star Citizen. A significant portion of this sum comes from supporters who buy one or more of the expensive spaceships. A fan explained that he has spent around 2,000 dollars on the game so far by continuously buying new spaceships. Had his wife not held him back, it would have been a significantly higher amount.
10,000 dollars and more
But that’s nothing compared to others who have “invested” more than 10,000 dollars in the MMO. Those who do get access to the exclusive Million Mile High Club and belong to the “elite” in the game world. A soldier explained that he spent around 13,000 dollars on the game during his deployment in Bahrain. He started with a relatively expensive starter package and spent the bonus payments for his overseas deployment on more and more spaceships in the game.
An audio and video software seller explained that he spent around 20,000 dollars – and thus would not even be in the one percent of the top backers of Star Citizen. There are individuals who started with 10,000 dollars at the beginning and have since spent more and more money on ships. He claims he is not rich but has enough money each month to spend as he wishes – and here he puts a lot into Star Citizen. Others support their favorite sports team and buy merchandise, he does so with Star Citizen.
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While others buy a car for such sums, it is “normal” for fans of Star Citizen to put this money into their hobby. Normally, you wouldn’t spend it all at once, but over a longer period. It’s simply the money they have left over to have fun. These fans explain that Star Citizen is the project that interests them the most right now and that’s why they keep putting some money into it.
These backers have not lost hope despite many negative comments about the very long development process of Star Citizen. They remain optimistic and look forward to the completion of the game. They firmly believe that Star Citizen will be released and will be a great game. They feel they are keeping track of the development process and are happy that the MMO is being developed without a large publisher behind it. Because with a publisher, a whole game could change. It could be announced as Game A and come to market as Game X. That is not the case with Star Citizen.
Especially the backers who invest a lot of money do so for nostalgic reasons. It’s the game they have been waiting for 20 years. A new Wing Commander or Privateer. Star Citizen is all that and more in one package. Others simply like the design and concept of the ships and the universe.
The finished game is not that important
For many backers, the process of supporting has become almost more important than the actual game. They enjoy every update, every new ship, every module, and being part of the feedback. It could almost be called a kind of “metagame” in which the community and the process of being involved in development becomes almost its own game, with the final product taking a back seat. For some, this could continue for many years. However, they agree that they would like to play the single-player game Squadron 42 as soon as possible.
As “super backers”, they have little understanding for those who are upset about the development process. They try to stay away from those individuals. Chris Roberts simply had such a great idea that the funding skyrocketed, even surprising the developers, who are now a little overwhelmed by how to invest the money in the game. As a result, it grows and grows and becomes more ambitious, but also cooler. And that takes time. One should just look at the shooter aspect, which wasn’t even planned and brings a new dimension to the game, which many find very exciting.
Star Citizen is a phenomenon: Even for the supporters who invest a lot of money, it’s not so much about the finished product, but about being involved in the development process. But for those who don’t want that and cannot come to terms with the idea that a crowdfunding project can fail, they should simply stay away from Kickstarter in the future.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , work is diligently underway on a full sequel for 2017: “Destiny 2”.
Currently, there is a lot happening in Destiny: For about a week, we’re being bombarded with information about “The Rise of Iron” – the upcoming autumn expansion. You can find all the information on our Destiny page.
However, a large part of the team at Bungie is already a step further, as the “Activision Publishing CEO” Eric Hirshberg revealed during the last financial report to investors. According to him, most Bungie developers are focused on creating Destiny 2.
Hirshberg did not elaborate on what challenges and tasks await the Guardians in the Destiny sequel. However, he confirmed the release in 2017. Destiny 2 is on the right track.
But apparently, they are now on course and are sticking to a launch in 2017. However, which quarter this will be in is still uncertain.
First, on September 20, 2016, “Rise of Iron” will be released. And the interest seems to be strong: According to Hirshberg, the pre-orders for “Rise of Iron” have already surpassed those for “The Taken King”. This success certainly has something to do with the return of a certain rocket launcher.
The first season of Overwatch is coming to an end. We reveal what rewards are available.
How many Competitive Points do you get?
For several weeks, Overwatch has been played in ranked mode, but the first season is already coming to an end. On August 17, the first season ends and the skill rating of all players will be reset.
At the end of the season, there are a whole bunch of rewards that players can earn. For this, two factors are particularly important.
Have the placement matches been completed?
What skill rating have you achieved?
Anyone who has completed at least the 10 placement matches will receive a spray logo and a player icon to showcase their participation in the first season.
Depending on the highest skill rating achieved during the season, there are also Competitive Points. These points can be used to unlock the golden weapon skins of various characters. The following number of Competitive Points is awarded for the corresponding skill rating:
Highest Skill Rating
Competitive Points Awarded
0-39
10
40-45
20
46-49
40
50-52
60
53-55
80
56-59
120
60-64
200
65+
300
Additionally, there is a special reward for all players who managed to reach the rank of the top 500 players during the season. In this case, there is also another display image and an animated spray logo.
The second season is scheduled to begin on September 6. Until then, Blizzard wants to make some changes. This date may be further postponed until the necessary patches have been applied.
What was the highest skill rating you achieved this season? How many challenge points will you earn? Let us know in the comments.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
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The developers of World of Warcraft admit that they disappointed many expectations with Warlords of Draenor. Legion is supposed to do everything better.
In Legion, there will always be something to do
When players are asked about their experiences in Warlords of Draenor, opinions are divided. While many players praise numerous innovations – such as the cutscenes or the garrison – others are rather dissatisfied. However, most agree on one thing: At max level, there was very little to do. And what could be done was usually relatively monotonous. Especially the jungle of Tanaan did not deliver what it promised and was not much more than a big grindfest.
The developers see it the same way. PCgamesN spoke with game designer Luis Barriga.
“We all play the game ourselves. If our fans notice something, we usually notice it too. (…) Warlords of Draenor was not fundamentally a bad expansion. But in terms of things to do and the patch cycle – we simply did not do enough. That is something we will change with Legion. There will always be something to do.”
With this, Barriga is referring to world quests or the “Mythic+” dungeons that become increasingly challenging.
“I played the beta a lot myself and still always have something to do. We are looking forward to it and combining that with a very aggressive plan for releasing patches to avoid long content droughts.”
While many employees are feverishly working on the release of Legion, some developers are already putting their efforts into patch 7.1, which is not expected to take long to arrive. Before the first “drought” appears, there should already be new things to do.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can visit our World of Warcraft game page. More information and details about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.
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A new video has been released for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. It is not perceived so poorly by the community.
When the reveal trailer for Infinite Warfare was released a few months ago, things did not look rosy for the upcoming “Call of Duty” installment. This trailer was harshly criticized by the community and received over three million dislikes.
This miserable criticism has several reasons, but perhaps the most decisive one is the pronounced futuristic setting, which does not resonate well with fans. It seems Battlefield 1 has captured the zeitgeist better with its “World War I” scenario.
Is the perception of Infinite Warfare changing now?
Recently, the developers presented a new video showcasing an in-game cinematic sequence:
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A key moment in the game is shown: Lt. Reyes, the playable character, is promoted to Captain after all superiors have died. The video is low on action, but significant dialogues take place.
An interesting observation is that this video is not mercilessly hated – at least not to the extent of the previous reveals. The positive votes actually outweigh the negative ones. At the time of writing this article, nearly 17,000 users have left a thumbs up and not even 6,000 a thumbs down.
Note: Above, we have embedded the version with German subtitles. However, even in this case, the positive ratings are in the majority.
In Destiny, the exotic weapon Khvostov 7G-0X comes into play with “Rise of Iron.” We will take a closer look at it.
Bungie has once again pulled a surprise out of the hat: To introduce even more nostalgia with “The Dawning of the Iron Lords,” the very first weapon in the game is returning – in a pimped version: The Khvostov.
The Khvostov, an automatic rifle, was the first weapon that Guardians picked up in Bungie’s MMO shooter to fend off enemies. It was with this weapon that they had their first experiences in the game. The grandiose gunplay was first experienced with the Khvostov.
According to Bungie, the love for this weapon grew steadily within the community. Some players asked in the forums whether this automatic rifle would ever come back. Some Guardians even reported that they still keep the Khvostov well stored in the vault, even though it has long been practically useless.
With “Rise of Iron,” it is now returning – in a significantly improved, exotic version!
How to get the new Khvostov
You will receive the Khvostov 7G-0X in “Rise of Iron” by completing a chain of quests. These missions are intended to take you – yes, for nostalgia’s sake – back to the starting areas of Destiny, where all your journeys began.
Similar to the Sleeper Simulant, you need to find weapon parts for the exotic Khvostov 7G-0X while exploring the Plaguelands. You will find these parts randomly in chests or as random rewards in the new “Archon’s Forge” arena.
According to Gameinformer, you only need one weapon part, which you hand over to a quest giver, to trigger a series of “events.” Ultimately, there is a new mission at the end of which you will acquire the upgraded Khvostov. Alternatively, you can also supposedly dismantle your old Khvostov, if you still have it, in order to obtain the required weapon parts.
The unique versatility of the Khvostov 7G-0X
Aesthetically, the exotic weapon will look very similar to the old Khvostov. It has just been polished a bit, so it shines in brand-new look. Additionally, it has received a brand-new barrel. Furthermore, you can choose between a new scope and the old scope. For those who remember: The old, classic “Scope” was broken. Bungie thought it would be a funny idea to also be able to play with the original.
What is special about the Khvostov 7G-0X is:You can adjust the firing mode as you like, transforming the weapon into a pulse rifle, a scout rifle, or an automatic rifle. However, it cannot mimic the characteristics of a hand cannon.
The Khvostov 7G-0X is supposed to be a weapon for all occasions, which is why the other perks allow for numerous adjustments. Gameinformer estimates that there are more than 100 different configurations possible for this Exotic.
These are the perks:
Scope
Classic Scope: Increases range and stability.
Modernized Scope: Additional zoom and improved target acquisition.
Balance Adjustment: Stability is greatly increased.
Snapshot: Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.
Rate of Fire (RPM)
450 RPM: Grants additional range bonus.
900 RPM: Grants additional stability bonus.
The last perk column on the right represents the ornaments. No further details are known about the ornaments of the Khvostov yet. However, you will be able to change the look of the weapon with them.
By the way: The Khvostov 7G-0X is also a lightweight weapon. This means you get a +2 boost to your agility.
What do you think of this “All-in-One” weapon? Do you still have your old Khvostov lying somewhere in the vault?
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Disruptive PokéStops in Pokémon GO can now be removed upon request.
A few weeks ago, when the “Pokémon GO” hype broke out and attracted millions of players, there was not only support. Many public places became more or less “involuntary” parts of the Pokémon adventure. While many were happy to attract more visitors, others were unhappy about the sudden influx of so many new visitors.
A statement from the Provo City Library in Utah shows that removing PokéStops is now quick and straightforward. The library made a request to remove the PokéStops because there were 4 stops in the library that led to unforeseen costs and problems for the library. The issues included not only complaints from regular library visitors but also: increased wear on the lawn, higher electricity consumption, and a marked increase in trash found on site. But those were just the smaller problems.
Provo City Library – Source: Wikipedia
Other “behaviors” were less tolerable – This included people selling food and other items in the library. Additionally, the library’s electricity was charged by some trainers without the library’s consent, demanding a fee. Many players were also frustrated because cars were locked in the parking garage overnight. There were also complaints about alcohol consumption on the library grounds.
In the meantime, the stops have been removed. After all, a library should provide knowledge and information, not pocket monsters.
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Is Blizzard revitalizing the strategy classic StarCraft? Several sources are telling of an HD remake.
Long live the Overmind
We are already in the month of August and slowly the first hints are starting to appear regarding what Blizzard might have planned for this year’s BlizzCon in November. As reported by a Korean news site, the game studio is apparently working on an HD remake of the classic StarCraft.
According to Kotaku, which in turn refers to the website iNews24, Blizzard intends to announce the remake in September before further news is released at BlizzCon. Several sources report that the remake will feature polished graphics and some interface improvements. The game itself and especially the challenging difficulty – as compared to today’s games – should remain intact.
But why should Blizzard do this now? Especially in Korea, the original StarCraft still ranks among the top 10 most popular games in PC Bangs, making an HD overhaul almost overdue. As soon as there are news about it, we will keep you updated.
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In Tom Clancy’s The Division, the vendor reset is today for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We look at the high-quality items.
The first week in over a month has begun, where all agents are cross-platform on the same level. The “Underground” expansion went live on PS4 last Tuesday. This also means that all players can now visit the Underground vendor and browse his inventory.
Let’s see what the vendors have for high-quality goods this week.
The Special Equipment Vendor’s Offer on 6.8.
You can find the well-known Special Equipment Vendor in the Operations Base in the Tech Wing. You need to bring some Phoenix Credits, or you won’t get anything from him.
M9 – Military Version (Pistol): 507 PCs – Value 204 (Expert, Vendetta)
MP5 ST (Submachine Gun): 632 PCs – Value 204 (Vendetta, Dominant, Precise)
If you need good gear, you can get a high-end holster and knee pads with 204. Additionally, you can find knee pads from the “Predator’s Mark” set and the “Hunter’s Faith” set. Ranger jacket and jacket – Sand color are also available.
AUG A3 Para XS (Submachine Gun): 633 PCs – Value 204 (Connoisseur, Malicious, Deadly)
With 204, you’ll find a high-end body armor and backpack. There’s also the “Hunter’s Faith” holster and the “Predator’s Mark” harness with 191. The cosmetic items Ranger jacket and jacket – Sand color are also included.
The Inventory of the Dark Zone Weapon Vendor
You can find the weapon vendor in the safe house in DZ03. You will need DZ currency and certain DZ ranks to access his weapons.
M249 B (LMG): 97020 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 80) (Restored, Malicious, Vendetta)
MK 46 – Military Version (LMG): 214704 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 75)
What the DZ Mod Vendor Brings Today
You can find the Mod Vendor in the safe house in DZ05. You need DZ currency and certain DZ ranks for his mods. Starting at Rank 50, you can get the following blueprints with an energy level of 32:
CQBSS Scope – Earth Brown: 141397 DZW – Headshot Damage and any bonus.
Osprey 45 Suppressor: 142931 DZW – Reduced Threat and any bonus.
The Offer of the Underground Vendor on 6.8.
You meet this vendor on the way to the underground operations. He wants to see Phoenix Credits and certain underground ranks.
The finale of the World of Warcraft audio play “The Tomb of Sargeras” is live. Listen to how the story of Gul’dan and Khadgar ends.
The Powers of Sargeras’ Tomb
In order to prepare all World of Warcraft players for the arrival of the Burning Legion with the upcoming expansion “Legion”, Blizzard regularly releases new videos, comics, and other media. One of these is the audio play “The Tomb of Sargeras”, which we have been featuring here for a few days. Meanwhile, both the third and fourth parts have been released, bringing the story to its temporary conclusion.
Khadgar follows the orc Gul’dan into the Tomb of Sargeras, leading to a great showdown between the two. However, while Khadgar pressures the orc with provocations, he notices that Gul’dan is breaking seals one by one.
Ultimately, Gul’dan manages to unleash the powers to summon the Legion to Azeroth – but he hesitates. Perhaps he should use this power for himself and break free from his masters? Hasn’t he been a slave to the demons for too long? What if he faces the same fate as the “other” Gul’dan?
To hear how exactly that sounds, you should listen to “The Wrath of the Tomb”:
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In Destiny, the Trials of Osiris begin today, on August 5th. Which map is up this time?
Is it already Friday evening again? Indeed! That means the Trials of Osiris go live. The best Guardians in PvP are entering the Trials to win a ticket to Mercury, where there is a chest full of juicy loot. Everyone wants to go there at least once!
Today at 7 PM, the whistle will blow. The Trials will last until the weekly reset next Tuesday. Until then, you have time to fill your points card. Then you’ll have to wait until next Friday for it to continue.
This week, the map Rostlande is in play.
In the Trials, you compete against each other in teams of three. The mode is Elimination. By getting 5 and 7 wins on your ticket, you receive random rewards from Osiris items. But only if you achieve it flawlessly, you can travel to the Lighthouse.
Don’t forget the bounties from Brother Vance. This will grant you additional loot.
In Black Desert, a strong piece is once again in the making. The community is crying out as cash shop items may soon come to the auction house.
More player experience for all or just Pay2Win in Black Desert?
All fans and players of Black Desert need to take a deep breath and then exhale slowly. After Kakao Games announced in the past weeks that they would introduce a “Value Pack” into the game, which players quickly identified as (more or less) a hidden subscription, the next step follows. With the upcoming maintenance, it will be possible to sell items from the cash shop in the auction house for in-game currency.
According to the official forum post by PM_Jouska, they have already communicated their concerns to Pearl Abyss. In response, they introduced a limitation so that a maximum of 5 cash shop items can be sold in the auction house per week from one account. These items include costumes, the “Value Packs”, and pets.
Many players predicted this – now the in-game sale of cash shop items is coming.
The rationale behind this step is that many players were unable to experience the “full player experience from Black Desert” because they simply lack the means to buy in-game items from the shop. With this new rule, it would now be possible for all players to take advantage of the cash shop items.
Community reacts with frustration and anger
As expected, the shitstorm followed immediately. In the forum and Reddit, many accuse Kakao Games of being liars because they “do not listen to community feedback at all”. Others express it more drastically, saying “the game has gone from Final Fantasy XIV to ArcheAge in just 2 months”. Those with a lot of real money can now simply sell items and amass huge amounts of silver – the clear definition of Pay2Win.
Mein-MMO says: It is hard to find anything positive in this news. Of course, it is true that players who do not want to spend money on the in-game shop can now enjoy these items. But whether that justifies frustrating a large part of the community – and whether it ultimately works out for Kakao Games – remains a completely different question.
It was already rumored on the internet that Trion Worlds would announce a new expansion for the MMORPG RIFT at gamescom, but now it has been officially confirmed.
Starfall Prophecy will be released this fall and will expand RIFT with several new content. You will explore five new, very large zones, where two dungeons await to be discovered by you. The namesake raid Starfall Prophecy will pose a great challenge to all RIFT players while simplifying participation in raids with a new raid system. You can also look forward to a new loot system, which will always provide you with the best items for your class.
Become even more powerful!
With the new expansion, the level cap will be raised to level 70, and a new crafting tier and more guild tiers will be introduced. Your hero can also gain Legendary powers. These are based on the soul system of the MMO and allow you to further customize your character. Of course, new items, the Eternal Items, as well as new dimension fragments to enhance your equipment will also be available.
Especially interesting is the introduction of fortress sieges and massive battles in which you can participate alone, in groups, or in raids. If you find yourself in the heart of a rift, new Rift Assault Adventures and Instant Adventures await you.
Pre-order now
“We are very pleased that we were able to shape this expansion exactly the way our players overwhelmingly wished: a simple purchase without potential surprises like gear slots and loot rights that we had in our previous expansion,” said Chris Junior, RIFT Game Director at Trion. “You said what you wanted, and we listened. We also believe that simple and fair is better.”
If you are interested in RIFT 4.0: Starfall Prophecy, you can pre-order the new expansion in the Standard Edition for 39.99 including an instant boost to level 65 and Starfall Prophecy content for all characters on the official website. If you want to spend 59.99 Euros for the Deluxe Edition, in addition to all the Standard Edition content, you will also receive an Ethereal Drake mount, Asha Cataris Raiment, and the Ring of Ahnket character portrait. If you visit gamescom, you can see a demo of the expansion at Trion’s gamescom booth (C.024 in Hall 2.1).
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In Destiny there is new information about “The Rise of Iron.” How much content does the expansion have to offer?
Gameinformer recently released a 2.5-hour video in which they shared their impressions of the upcoming autumn expansion “Rise of Iron” for nearly an hour. They discussed how extensive RoI will be and mentioned some new aspects.
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“Rise of Iron” will be much bigger than “House of Wolves”
The upcoming expansion is said to be “definitely much bigger” than the “House of Wolves” expansion, according to Gameinformer. However, anyone who thinks it will be as extensive as “The Taken King” may be disappointed.
Because TTK introduced significant changes last autumn regarding story and the progression system. Each class also received its own new focus. RoI, on the other hand, will not bring such radical changes. Next autumn, the wheel will not be reinvented. Instead, it will build on the existing framework and provide fresh content. Gameinformer’s impression was that RoI might not quite reach TTK – however, they weren’t allowed to try out all the content.
What is new in RoI?
Content. Bungie wants to give players plenty to do and provide extensive content. However, Destiny will not be revolutionized. Guardians will be able to continue playing without a learning curve. There will be new things to discover and master.
Moreover, they want to give you more freedom. You will have much more options to customize your equipment and style. Also, in the new Iron Banner, you will not be “forced” to equip Iron Banner items to maximize your reputation gain. You can look and play as you like in this PvP event. With various new armor sets and the return of the “Year 1” class items, you will have plenty of choices for how to roam the Destiny universe.
You can combine these with your Exotics and Foci, experiment a lot, and create the “build” of your dreams. Your choice of artifact will also depend on the activity you want to undertake – both in PvE and PvP.
However, it should not be the case that the artifacts dramatically influence the playstyle. You will not need this or that artifact to remain competitive in PvP. However, they should allow for more variety and options.
You will receive the artifacts from the new NPC named Tyra Karn in Felwinter Peak. She is a wise Awoken who has always been fascinated by the history of the Iron Lords. Tyra will send you on various missions in the Plaguelands. In doing so, you will receive items that will allow you to access the artifacts. You can read more about Tyra and the artifacts here.
Not everything new is “brand new”
You will see many new things, be it weapons, armor pieces, areas, or new activities. However, a lot of “new” will feel familiar to you. Examples include the revamped Cosmodrome, the old class items, the return of some weapons, or the “new” enemies.
The Devil Splicers aren’t exactly a huge innovation – they are ultimately Fallen with a few new moves, tricks, and skills. The introduction of the Taken last autumn was a bigger step in that regard.
Overall, there will definitely be plenty of new content, but not everything is brand new – rather, it is revamped and freshly painted.
The new PvE content
There will be five new story missions in total. This has already been confirmed. Some Guardians are rather skeptical about whether the entire SIVA and “Iron Lord” story can really be told in just five missions, which they hope for.
The main story itself is said to offer less humor than that of TTK – also because Cayde-6 will not be present. However, your Ghost will crack a joke or two. He is supposed to get more personality and character.
However, there will be more after the campaign. Several questlines will follow, leading to the new strike or the raid.
The new raid will be called “Wrath of the Machine.” This has already been played by Gameinformer, but they do not want to spoil anything – especially since they couldn’t defeat the enemies themselves. However, they reveal that this raid has a completely different atmosphere than other raids. This is because “Wrath of the Machine” takes place much in the open, whereas all other raids usually occur in enclosed spaces. The new raid is very different, and each “encounter” is special.
Archon’s Forge will be a PvE arena that can be understood as a midway point between Court of Oryx and Prison of Elders. The encounters there take about five minutes. Enemies will come in waves. Detailed information on this will follow at a later time.
The new strike is supposed to be unique and allow different runs. At the beginning, there are multiple doors that determine your path. The next time you play the strike and go through a different door, the experiences will unfold differently. There should be a “Dr. Frankenstein atmosphere” during the boss encounter. Interesting!
There will also be revamped strikes that offer new encounters and dialogues. These are said to have been significantly overhauled compared to those of TTK. Phogoth and Sepiks are mentioned. But also others will come with a new coat of paint.
Regarding the new area, the Plaguelands, it has been said that while it is on Earth, it looks completely different from the Cosmodrome. The further you push in, the more strange and SIVA-infested the landscape becomes. Exciting objects within it are “poisoned chests,” which look like regular chests. However, it is a bad idea to open them.
Additionally, you will find new fragments and more dead ghosts. The collectors among you will thus have plenty to do again. And by the way: You can use your Sparrows in the Plaguelands.
Will story and lore fans be satisfied with “Rise of Iron”? Regarding this question, Gameinformer does not want to provide a definitive answer yet. They would not learn all they would like to know about the story missions themselves. However, they have not yet had insight into cutscenes or the Grimoire. Nevertheless, one will learn a lot about the Iron Lords.
What do you think? Are five story missions too few for the “Iron Lords” expansion?
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The Gamescom 2016 is now just around the corner. In mid-August, the entire gaming world will look to Cologne, where the annual fair for interactive entertainment electronics takes place.
Numerous hardware and software manufacturers will present their latest products and make them available for testing and playing to the masses of visitors. Developers also like to take advantage of the worldwide attention to make significant announcements about their most exciting games or hardware systems.
On this occasion, Webedia has created a survey that does not question the interests of developers, publishers, or investors – but rather the interests of the most important people in the gaming sector: the interests of gamers! Yours!
Make Your Voices Heard and Share Your Opinion!
Which gaming trends are you currently really enjoying, and which developments are bothering you? We want to know your thoughts before the Gamescom! It’s now 2016, and gamers have quite different expectations for their games compared to a few years ago when it was enough if three pixels moved across the screen. Players also expect more from those who report on these games.
We would therefore like to capture the current mood from you, regarding questions on various entertainment topics surrounding games, eSports, VR, and film and television.
What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? Well, this way we learn what really interests you. What you want to read about, what topics you want to learn more about – and what does not concern you at all.
The goal of this survey is to provide you with more of what you wish for in the future. We at Mein-MMO have always been interested in your opinion, which you leave in the comments under the articles and on Facebook. We constantly strive to communicate with you directly, in order to exchange ideas fruitfully.
The following survey now provides a structured way for you to actively influence how our reporting will evolve. We want to be close to the players, and you can help us get to know you better.
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The demon hunters in World of Warcraft are something special. They are supposed to feel different and therefore also break some boundaries.
Breaking the Boundaries of World of Warcraft
When looking at the upcoming expansion “Legion” of World of Warcraft, hardly any feature is awaited as much as the demon hunters. It is somewhat ironic that this feature will be released even before the actual release on August 30, as demon hunters will be able to wreak havoc in the game starting from August 10. The developers are aware that the new class will likely destroy some things in the “old world” over the course of the game. The many mobility abilities of the demon hunter, such as the double jump followed by a backflip in the air and gliding, will ensure that this class reaches places that Blizzard had not considered.
This, however, does not bother the developers too much, as they want players to feel as a demon hunter as though they are “breaking the boundaries of the game”. As long as this does not restrict the fun of all other players – such as in unfair PvP situations – the developers are fine with it.
Problems with the Mobility of the Demon Hunter
However, there are also some problems that have caused headaches. The demon hunter is particularly effective as a damage dealer when using his mobility abilities. Anyone who dashes quickly across the battlefield causes additional damage. Because players found this too hectic and wanted to squeeze out the last percentage of damage, they created macros and scripts that allow them to use a mobility ability but immediately cancel it, so they did not have to move from the spot. It seems they have now gotten a handle on this situation.
If it later comes to “hard hits”, for example, because demon hunters could skip complete (current) content with their abilities, Blizzard wants to pull the emergency brake. The new technology allows developers to disable certain abilities in a specific area – such as a raid zone – even at short notice. However, this would be the last resort if everything else fails. For now, players should enjoy the new class that feels different, freer, and more action-packed than the rest of the game.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page. More details about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.
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It seems that there is indeed something to the rumor that a console port of the MMORPG TERA is being worked on.
A job posting at Bluehole sparked the rumors that TERA could also be released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. However, no one wanted to comment on this officially. Now there is another hint that we might soon be able to play the MMORPG on console. The western publisher En Masse sent out a survey to players asking what console they own and what types of games they play on it.
TERA on console? It certainly looks like it.
Although it is not explicitly mentioned anywhere that there are plans to release TERA for PS4 and Xbox One, this, along with the job posting, paints a pretty clear picture. There was a brief statement from Bluehole regarding the job posting, in which they only mentioned that they did not want to comment on rumors, but want to keep many options open. So there are definitely at least considerations regarding a console release.
However, it seems only logical that TERA could also be released for consoles here, as more and more MMOs are being released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Recently, Neverwinter was released for PS4. And in the fall, Star Trek Online will follow. However, such a release of TERA will likely still need to be coordinated with all western distributors, and only after that happens could an official announcement be made. Still, it certainly looks like TERA might soon be available for Xbox One and Playstation 4 as well.
Trade is important in every MMO, and many players love it when the economy in the game is determined by the players rather than the developers – and that is exactly the case in the shooter MMO Escape from Tarkov.
If you find money or items in the game, you probably want to sell some of the items and spend the found money. For this, you seek out a dealer. These can be either other players or NPCs. NPC dealers will follow daily routines, so you should consider this in your planning. Supply and demand determine the prices. If a dealer has many copies of a specific weapon in stock, he won’t make you a good offer for the one you want to sell.
Be nice to dealers
NPC dealers can even get sick and die. This affects trading in the city. If a dealer is rarely or never visited, it may be that he runs out of money and goes bankrupt. How you interact with the NPCs affects the prices you get. If you visit a dealer often and are nice to him, he might sell you an item at a lower price.
However, it is also possible that you become a dealer yourself and open your own shop. You need to ensure that you always offer a good assortment and fair prices, as otherwise, people will avoid your shop and you will go bankrupt. In trading, taxes and different currencies must be considered. Not every currency is worth the same, and the exchange rate can change at any time.
Flea markets, auctions, and trading skills
Additionally, there is a flea market where players can trade with each other. Through the flea market, you offer an item for 24 hours. There are also auctions where you bid on items as in other MMOs. Those who trade a lot improve their skills in the trading category and can achieve better prices, for example. The shooter MMO Escape from Tarkov is currently in an early alpha phase.
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