Actually, the beta of Camelot Unchained was supposed to start at the end of March, but had to be postponed indefinitely due to issues with the ability system. After several months of hard work, the game is now back on course for beta.
The Long Road to Beta
In recent months, the team has been working on resolving this issue, completely reprogramming the entire system and replacing it with a significantly better one.
“As part of the redesign of the ability system, our team took the old system with tens of thousands of lines of code, put it on a diet, redesigned it, and replaced it with a new sleeker system with only two thousand lines of code. Now we are trying to reach the same number of abilities that we had previously with the old system a few months ago.”
According to Mark Jacobs, the team is on the right track, which means that the beta should start this summer. To bridge the gap, the team also streams daily again – always starting at 4:30 PM on their Twitch channel. You can find the current streaming schedule for Camelot Unchained.
First images of the new Túatha Dé Danann landscapes
Update of the Building Tool
C.U.B.E. – the Minecraft-like building tool – has received quite a bit of love in recent weeks, including some bug fixes, amajor UI overhaul, and new block shapes and tools, which now finally allow players to create round constructions.
While the building fans were excited, some other players wondered why the team is currently working on C.U.B.E. and not focused entirely on the beta. In his response, Mark Jacobs pointed out that C.U.B.E. is part of Camelot Unchained and that the improvements to the building tools and memory usage will also improve the main game. After all, the game relies on players building large and interesting structures that other players can then destroy for fun and profit, Jacobs emphasizes.
One of the many fan creations with C.U.B.E.
CSE Establishes New Studio
Those who have been following Camelot Unchained for a while know that one of the biggest hurdles in development was the difficult recruitment of open programming positions. This is partly due to the fact that CSE has its studio in Fairfax, Virginia, on the East Coast, while most of the industry, and thus the employees, are located on the West Coast.
For this reason, CSE has now established a second studio in Seattle and was able to fill the open positions immediately and hire four new programmers. The newly gained manpower is expected to significantly accelerate the further development of the game, according to Mark Jacobs.
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Nearly 12 years later, the trailer for GTA San Andreas looks even better!
Some of you might still remember how to take the first steps in GTA San Andreas or rode the BMX bike for the first time to “Grove Street”. This part of the GTA series showcased Los Santos to players for the first time – A city that can also be found in the latest part of the series. The graphics in Los Santos are so good that a hotel used a screenshot from GTA 5 to advertise their hotel.
GTA: San Andreas in HD Quality
In GTA 5, you can also recognize some parts of the city and streets from the 12-year-old San Andreas. The YouTuber “Swake” made a nice video where he recreated the old trailer in GTA 5 style. In the comparison video, both trailers run side by side – This clearly shows how detailed the new video was worked on. The music has been distorted for copyright reasons – but don’t let that distract you, instead focus on the beautiful footage.
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This evokes memories of the old part of the GTA series, where you could cause chaos with a riding lawn mower. But GTA 5 can keep up with the classic of the series, has exciting missions, and offers a vast world where players can unleash themselves. In the latest update, you can earn several million dollars as a CEO of a criminal empire, to buy sports cars, such as the Grotti X80 Proto,.
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The upcoming pirate MMO Sea of Thieves focuses on a lot of humor and pirate atmosphere.
Therefore, the developers at Rare have now released a new video about the game. However, it does not show any new gameplay scenes; instead, it features a music box. This plays the song “We Shall Sail Together” while a funny skeleton dances to the tune.
Sing along, pirates!
As befits a pirate game, a hearty shanty must not be missing. This was already partially heard in the E3 trailer. Now the song is available in full. It is sung by Anna Hon, composed by Robin Beanland, who was also responsible for the music of the Rare game Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
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Sea of Thieves is not referred to by the developers as an MMORPG but as a “Shared World Adventure Game.” They want to clarify that in the game it is not about numbers and statistics, which in many real MMORPGs are important for players. They want players to focus on fun, which is why there is also no HUD. They do not want to abstract anything by navigating through many windows and menus when you want to craft something. Everything should happen directly in the game world.
Nevertheless, in Sea of Thieves, the multiplayer aspect takes center stage. You team up with other players to form a crew, sail together on a ship across the seas, search for treasures on islands, and engage in battles with other pirate crews or trade with them.The online game will be released in February 2017 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs.
Check out various weapons from Battlefield 1 in action in the video.
The information from the Alpha version of Battlefield 1 is piling up and is slowly but surely forming a good first impression of the game. Brand new are the alpha leaks with a list of weapons, maps, and information about the story that you play. Many players are particularly interested in how the weapons perform in action and what it looks like when shooting with them. Now there is a detailed video that shows the weapons of the alpha version in action.
Battlefield 1 Weapon Gameplay
The YouTuber Arekkz Gaming has taken a close look at the weapons from the alpha version of Battlefield 1 in a video and shows how they perform. Recently, we already showed you how the gravity affects shooting in Battlefield 1 and influences the weapons.
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In the video, Arekkz Gaming plays the Domination mode, where there are no vehicles. This mode is designed for fast infantry combat on small maps. As seen in the video, you need to capture flags in this mode.
Riders of Icarus starts today, July 6th, into the open EU Beta. But when exactly? And do previous beta participants and Steam users need to pay attention to anything? Read here all the details regarding the start of the Open Beta of RoI in Europe!
Those who – like me – only had “July 6th” in mind as the beta start for Riders of Icarus and desperately searched for the “Download function” on Steam might not find anything at first. Because yes, the Open Beta actually starts today, July 6th. But thanks to time zones, it won’t be available in the morning but later, namely at 5:00 PM Central European Summer Time. You will have to be patient for a while longer until you can tame exotic mounts.
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“Whaaat? Only that late!?!?” I can already hear some players complaining. But don’t worry, you can at least use the waiting time wisely and download the client in advance. All you need is an account with the publisher Nexon and the corresponding Nexon Launcher. You can find the program at the link provided on the official Riders of Icarus site. If you were part of a previous beta of Riders of Icarus, just start the Nexon launcher and download the game again.
Air battles and many, many mounts are all part of Riders of Icarus!
Steam users, pay attention: Riders of Icarus is also distributed via Valve’s distribution platform Steam. However, the download via Steam will probably only be possible tonight, as stated on the official Riders of Icarus site. Also, keep in mind that all your progress from the previous third phase of the closed beta has been wiped, and a new client is also required. However, the developers promise that there will be no more wipes in the open beta.
Are you excited about the open beta of Riders of Icarus? And were you already part of the closed beta and have comments, tips, or advice for new players? Then feel free to write it in the comments!
The orc warlock, Gul’dan has arrived on the test server of Heroes of the Storm – his spotlight video is available too!
A Warlock from World of Warcraft
After the greatest mage of all time, Medivh, recently wandered into the Nexus, now the most devious orc of all time is also heading into the strange battlefields of Heroes of the Storm. Gul’dan, who led the Horde through the dark portal and is responsible for the invasion of the orcs into Azeroth, can currently be tried out on the test server.
After Warcraft 2, WoW, Hearthstone and the big screen, Gul’dan is now also in HotS.
Let’s take a quick look at his abilities:
Life Tap is Gul’dan’s trait. The warlock does not regenerate mana naturally. Instead, he can sacrifice health points to restore a portion of his mana.
Demonic Flame sends fel fire in a cone in front of Gul’dan, dealing damage to all enemies hit.
With Life Steal, Gul’dan drains health points from an opponent over 3 seconds, gaining them as HP himself. The spell ends if Gul’dan is stunned or the target moves out of range.
With Corruption, Gul’dan creates 3 small circles in quick succession in a straight line, dealing damage to enemies hit over 6 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
The first heroic ability is Horror. After a short delay, all enemies in a medium-sized target area take minor damage and are feared for 2 seconds.
The second heroic ability is Rain of Destruction. In a large target area, meteors rain down at random locations over 7 seconds, causing significant damage. Gul’dan must channel this ability.
Moreover, Blizzard has also released the “Spotlight” video to showcase the mechanics of the character along with his backstory in motion.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Gunsmith brings new gear for Guardians on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and Xbox 360 today, July 6.
The friendly NPC in the Tower with a blue-yellow face is the Gunsmith Banshee-44. You can test weapons with him, assign forging tasks, and even obtain exotic weapons.
However, you must first earn the Gunsmith’s favor and rank up in reputation to enjoy all his benefits. He doesn’t spare a glance for any random Guardians.
Let’s see what he has to offer this week.
These are the test weapons available from July 6 in Destiny
To earn reputation points, you can complete the following field test weapons for Banshee-44 this week:
One Omolon hand cannon wants to land precision shots.
A Suros pulse rifle wants to be used against Hive targets.
A Suros rocket launcher draws against high-ranking enemies.
A Häkke shotgun also wants to face the Hive.
Want to go into the Crucible? Then take a test sniper rifle from Omolon.
These 5 weapons can be ordered this week
The Gunsmith offers you five forging tasks, which you can acquire for 2500 Glimmer. Next week on Weapons Day, you will receive your selection.
From Suros, there’s the automatic rifle ARI-41. Medium archetype. A decent choice.
Additionally, the Gunsmith from Suros has the automatic rifle ARI-45 in stock. High impact, low rate of fire. The weapon is definitely worth an order.
You can also choose the Omolon scout rifle Tuonela SR4 as a Weapons Day order. Medium impact. With high stability, it is quite popular.
The Häkke pulse rifle Herja-D is also available. The impact is increased: Impact 14, rate of fire 66. However, the weapon does not enjoy an outstanding reputation among Guardians.
Finally, the Omolon sniper rifle named Eirene RR 4 is ready. This comes with high impact and is a strong alternative.
These weapons can be picked up this week with these rolls
The powerful hand cannon Judith-D comes with Rampage and Smallbore.
The pulse rifle Lyudmila-D features Crowd Control, Balance Mod, and Oiled Frame.
The scout rifle Cocytus SR4 can be picked up with Triple Tap, Hand-Laid Stock, and Grenadier.
The pulse rifle Suros PDX-45 comes with excellent rolls. If you want to focus on range, choose one with a Scope, Adjusted Stock, and Rifled Barrel.
The rocket launcher JLB-42 is available with Grenades and Horseshoes and Javelin.
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A study shows that women can game just as well as men. Still, Cortyn complains because the study has a strange criterion.
When Science Has Too Much Time
I wish you all a lovely Wednesday morning! I actually had a nice topic prepared for this column, but my boss managed to point me to a great study. According to the University of California, it is now proven that women can indeed game just as well as men. Yay! The end of prejudice, a knockdown argument against sexist stereotypes, and so much more – or so I thought. But when you look at the details of the study, I could bang my head against the table so hard that the horns might break off.
The study by Culhua “Cindy” Shen has indeed chosen leveling speed in MMORPGs as a criterion – and I wish I had taken it as a joke for April Fool’s Day.
Honestly, I could also conduct a study and ask, “Who cooks better? Housewives or students?” and then check how well both can put a ready-made pizza in the oven.
Better yet: The whole thing didn’t happen under laboratory conditions, and there was also no task like “Level as fast as you can,” but they merely looked at the accounts of 9000 Everquest 2 players and 2000 Chevalier’s Romance 3 players and checked how quickly men and women (gender determined by registration data) level their characters. Were there role-players, craftsmen, PvPers, or other player types among the individuals who typically don’t level much? Oh, details! Let’s just measure anything. Does the study mention that “leveling” is rather relaxing, meditative, and not a race for most? No.
A Study Without Significance
You know, I like studies, especially in this area. If something contributes to more equality, I’m all for it. But creating a study that doesn’t even draw a usable comparison leads to no meaningful results. It makes me quite angry how one can stand up with this study and claim: “There is no gender difference [in gaming].”
I want a study that proves this. But it must at least be credible enough so that one does not think while skimming: Such a study does more harm to women than it helps.
Anyway, I’m going to make myself a pizza. A study has proven that I can do it just as well as my roommates.
But maybe I’m seeing this whole thing completely wrong. Do you think the criterion “leveling speed” is a reasonable indicator to determine how “good” someone is at mastering a game?
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In FIFA 17, fans can now choose the global cover star. Top players James Rodriguez, Marco Reus, Anthony Martial, and Eden Hazard are up for selection.
Will a professional from the Bundesliga finally appear on the cover of a FIFA title again? In recent years, only Lionel Messi has adorned the German cover versions – along with a logo of the virtual Bundesliga.
We will have to do without Messi on the “FIFA 17” cover, however, there is a chance that Dortmund star Marco Reus will be featured. However, he faces tough competition from Martial, Hazard, and Rodriguez.
Because EA Sports lets you choose which of these four footballers will be printed on the upcoming global cover:
Online Voting for the “FIFA 17” Cover Star
From now until July 19, you can vote daily for your favorite and share your vote via social media. EA Sports thanks you for your participation with weekly rewards for FIFA 16: Starting from 10 votes, you get a “FUT 16” loan item, and from 20 votes, even a gold set.
With the following trailer, the developers kick off the cover voting:
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In The Division the nerf for the G36 assault rifles is coming.
Since update 1.3, agents are hunting a true beast: the G36 assault rifle. This is currently one of the best weapons in the game, making it a lot of fun to roam the streets or the underground of New York.
The reason why these ARs feel so good has a concrete reason: They are currently overpowered, the base damage is simply too high. Massive already announced before the release of update 1.3 that the G36 would be too strong and that a nerf is in the works. And this weakening is now imminent.
G36 nerf likely this week
According to the developers, a client patch is currently in the works, which is possibly set to be released by the end of this week. Tomorrow, on July 7th, scheduled maintenance will take place. If Massive can manage it, this client patch will be rolled out at that time. By early next week at the latest, the patch should be ready.
And this upcoming client patch will include the G36 nerf. Therefore, agents only have a few hours left, maybe a few days, to experience the power of the G36 with their own hands.
A week ago, Massive mentioned that agents could play with the OP weapon without concern. It is not an exploit that would warrant punishment. However, they should be aware that the G36 will not remain this strong for long.
In the community, one often hears the opinion that this nerf is a mistake by Massive. Finally, there is a strong assault rifle that is competitive and fun to play with. Nerfing the G36 would mean nerfing the fun.
However, Massive has not been swayed. The nerf is now imminent. The extent to which the base damage of the G36 will be reduced is not yet known.
The ranked system of Overwatch is suffering from players who leave a match – even if they quickly return.
The problem with “leavers” – no progress for anyone
No matter how you look at it, the ranked system of Overwatch currently has a lot of problems. Many players are frustrated because different mechanics ensure that you do not get a full victory credited, despite a good round.
The biggest problem right now is the “leavers”, that is, players who leave a match prematurely. Why is this so serious? The current system ensures that leaving a game early massively reduces the rank gain for all other players.
Rage quitters ruin the fun of the game – and the progress.
A small example: Team A has a lower skill rating than Team B, but still manages to achieve a fantastic victory in the first round. Someone on Team B is so disappointed that they leave the game early. With one player less, Team B cannot beat Team A – Team A wins. However, even though Team A has won against a (according to skill rating) stronger team, they only receive a few rank points credited. This punishes teams that perform particularly well, but also everyone who simply has the misfortune of playing against “rage quitters”.
But that’s not all. If a player disconnects from the game (for example, due to a disconnect) and then rejoins the match, they receive a defeat – regardless of whether their team wins. Who temporarily loses connection to the game is guaranteed to lose rank points. This means that people are unlikely to return after a disconnect because the game is already lost for them personally.
No wonder that many players are currently fed up with the ranked system and vent their frustration in the forums.
However, Jeff Kaplan has reacted: A patch is supposed to come this week that will fix many problems with the “leavers”. While it won’t remove all difficulties yet, further patches are already planned. However, no specific date has been mentioned yet.
You can find more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.
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We present to you the 3 coolest “Play of the Game” moments of the week from Overwatch .
Mercy – First Revive, Then Kill
Many crazy plays happen in Overwatch. The internet is full of various “Plays of the Game” and many of them are – to put it mildly – not special at all. That’s why we searched the digital realms for you and present the three plays of the week. These aren’t just about multikills, but also particularly amusing scenes that simply deserve some recognition. Enjoy!
Our first video is a clear case of “being in the right place at the right time” showcasing a Mercy in Nepal. She not only revives her entire team but also takes out Pharah’s Ultimate afterwards. Sometimes luck just plays a part!
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Our second clip shows a very special kind of sportsmanship in competitive mode. Since 5 out of 6 players on the opposing team left the match early, Lúcio found himself alone against an overwhelming force. Instead of repeatedly killing Lúcio, the team decided to gift him the “Play of the Game”. While it is completely staged, it is a very nice gesture.
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Anyone who thinks that a tank can’t deal damage has not experienced Reinhardt in action. The player Miso was probably a bit surprised by his performance when he, full of motivation, began his charge in the Watchpoint: Gibraltar spawn room. This might just be the earliest “Play of the Game” in Overwatch history. Perhaps Miso should try bowling next?
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Do you also have some funny “Plays of the Game” or other interesting gameplay moments that are worth a look or a laugh? Send them to us and maybe we’ll give them a stage next week!
For more about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page. Those who need tips and tricks to pull off their own Play of the Game should also check out our guide section on Overwatch.
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In The Division, we present the new Gear Set AlphaBridge. This is now available for all agents on PS4, Xbox One, and PC with Update 1.3.
Recently, Update 1.3 has gone live on all platforms. PS4 agents can now also start searching for a free gear set: AlphaBridge. But is it really worth looking for this set?
What makes AlphaBridge special in The Division
The AlphaBridge set has numerous locations: It is often found in the Dark Zone, as loot from named bosses, sealed containers, and supply drops. However, it can also drop in the Underground and from named NPCs outside the Dark Zone. Additionally, various vendors offer some individual parts, such as the Special Blueprints Vendor in the Underground.
AlphaBridge consists of a total of six parts. If you have looted and equipped several of them, you will receive certain bonuses. With four pieces equipped, the unique talent activates, which is particularly exciting with this set:
2 pieces: +2 Medkit capacity. If you have fully upgraded the Operations Base, you can carry 7 medkits with you. With an appropriate backpack, even up to 9. This should prevent you from being forced to kneel too quickly.
3 pieces: +100% health regeneration. This bonus is really strong. When you take damage, your health regenerates significantly faster:
4 pieces: Talent AlphaBridge: If the primary and secondary weapons belong to the same weapon category, the equipped weapon gains the active talents of both weapons.
This talent makes the set unique and extremely valuable. However, the talent only works if you have equipped two weapons of the same category, such as two assault rifles or two LMGs. Furthermore, only the weapon talents that are active (i.e., not grayed out) are considered. Therefore, try to unlock as many talents of both weapons as possible with your attributes.
The talent also works in combination with named weapons, which come with fixed talents. Take a G36 assault rifle and the Caduceus and benefit from all active talents.
In-game, this will be displayed to you as follows:
Your own weapon talents are white, while the additional active talents of the secondary weapon are displayed in green beneath them. Thus, it is possible for a weapon to have up to 6 talents – which can make it an outstanding weapon.
Note: There must be different talents. If both weapons share the same talent, only one will count. They are essentially non-stackable. According to Arekkz Gaming, the AlphaBridge set convinced him. He “loves” it. With the set talent, powerful weapon and talent combinations are possible. He has combined the G36 (Brutal, Deadly, and Focused) with the Caduceus (always Coolheaded, Restored, Self-preserved):
The currently overpowered G36 already comes with strong talents. Since it also receives Coolheaded due to the Caduceus – a talent that is usually found only on sniper rifles and sidearms – the skill cooldowns are reset quickly: With headshot hits, all skill cooldowns are reduced by 5.5%. Thus, you can reuse the skill within seconds.
Tip: If you want to play exclusively with your primary weapon and only want to leverage the talents of your secondary weapon, it is advisable to choose a secondary weapon with a low Gear Score. They have lower attribute requirements to activate the talents. Since you want six active talents, this is one way to meet the different requirements.
However: This set also has downsides: Since you have two weapons of the same category, you can set your gameplay less flexibly. Additionally, both weapons draw from the same ammunition supply, so you always need to keep an eye on your ammo. To counter this, you can choose two pieces of the “Lonely Hero” set, which doubles your ammo capacity.
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In both PvP and PvE, you can benefit from this overwhelming power of weapon talents. The two other set bonuses are particularly useful for the Dark Zone. This gives you advantages over enemies. Fortify yourself, quickly regenerate your health, or pop a medkit.
AlphaBridge is a powerful gear set that allows you to create variable weapon talent combinations.
What do you think about it?
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Finally, a new car in GTA 5 Online that doesn’t cost several million GTA dollars.
If you log into GTA 5 Online in the coming days, you will receive the message that there is a new sports car available for purchase. At Legendary Motorsport, you can buy the Debauchee Seven-70 in your desired color and have it delivered. Unlike the Grotti X80 Proto, the fastest super sports car in the game, the price is actually quite affordable!
For only 695,000 GTA$, you can own the new Debauchee Seven-70. Just about a month ago, 3 vehicles were leaked that GTA 5 fans were looking forward to – including the Seven-70. In the big “Further Adventures in Finance and Felony” update, there is now an additional vehicle, in addition to the already large selection. Therefore, all announced cars for this update have been released and we can look forward to the next expansion.
In addition to the new car, the new GTA 5 update also includes 3 new maps for the Power Play mode, where you can let loose. On these maps, there will be double RP and cash for a limited time. To earn even more money, you should check out our “GTA 5 Money” guide.
Next Update with Stunt Cars?
As early as May, they announced races that would turn the gaming experience of GTA 5 Online upside down. For these tracks, there will be special stunt gear and stunt-capable vehicles to make the most of this racing experience. So we can already look forward to when Rockstar will provide us with more information about it. While you can already do interesting stunts in GTA 5 – these are often more accidental than planned!
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With WoW Legion, instead of a continent, there is an archipelago: The Broken Isles. The capital is once again Dalaran and our goal is to put an end to the Burning Legion. For they received access to Azeroth through the warlock Gul’dan.
There are no significant spoilers here. Only the starting situation for the individual zones has been clarified. Additionally, some names of known characters are mentioned, which we will encounter. However, the section on Dalaran contains spoilers for the pre-event.
In World of Warcraft: Legion, we can finally vacation on a tropical archipelago. Many sights are also present. How about a romantic picnic at the World Tree Shaladrassil? Connected with a unique view of the Emerald Nightmare, which you might even survive with some luck.
This is our starting point. A place where Horde and Alliance come together and explore this grim area together. Along with heroes like Varian Wrynn and Sylvanas Windrunner. Furthermore, the Tomb of Sargeras is located here. Gul’dan broke its seal, thus allowing the Burning Legion access to Azeroth. Our task is to close this gate again.
To achieve this, we need the Pillars of Creation. We will find these in the other areas. Thus, we must travel through the archipelago to interrupt the demonic influx.
Stormheim
This area is primarily populated by Vrykul and Valkyra. We learn a lot about their history and the god-king. Furthermore, we encounter a new dragonflight with Stormwing Dragons. The Legion itself plays only a minor role here.
In addition to internal conflicts of the local population, there are also conflicts between the Horde and the Alliance. Sylvanas’ hatred is directed against anyone who threatens her undead. She has plans in Stormheim, which she is trying to implement as fanatically as Garrosh once did. As a Horde player, the adventure begins with a conflict involving dwarves and worgen.
Val’sharah
Here, Malfurion Stormrage was made the first druid by the demigod Cenarius. Accordingly, this area is strongly influenced by their history and that of the night elves. The World Tree Shaladrassil mentioned in the introduction can be found here, albeit slightly corrupted.
For this area is closely connected with the Emerald Dream. Xavius has been trying for a long time to gain control over it. He is supported by the Old God N’Zoth, who was already responsible for Deathwing and the Cataclysm. For this reason, the Emerald Dream has turned into a nightmare that Ysera can no longer contain alone.
The Highmountain
Many high mountains and the rest of the view strongly resemble Grizzly Hills. Only the tauren living here are new. Instead of demons, we encounter Drogbar and harpies as enemies. And we finally meet Murlocs again!
We have missed them for a long time, as they did not appear in the last expansions. We meet King Mrgl-Mrgl from Northrend again. Actually, he is not a real Murloc, as he is a druid in disguise. Nevertheless, the fish folk faithfully follow their ruler, who asks us for help.
But we also learn more about Neltharion, better known as Deathwing. Together with Brann Bronzebeard, we find time anomalies of the former Earthwarden. Another dwarf we meet here is Hemet Nesingwary. Again we help him with his hunt.
Azsuna
Once, night elves lived here until Queen Azshara had them killed. Today we only encounter the ruins of their civilization, as well as their ghosts. This area is primarily populated by Naga, who want to gain control over the Pillar of Creation.
Additionally, we find remnants of the Blue Dragonflight. After the Hour of Twilight, the victory over Deathwing, the flight retreated to Coldarra. Shortly thereafter, Garrosh Hellscream managed to steal a powerful artifact, the Focusing Iris, from them. This allowed him to destroy Theramore. As a result, the dragonflight dissolved more or less. We encounter some of them here.
For the third time, we will experience Dalaran, once again in a new version. Between the events of Cataclysm and Mists of Pandaria, Rhonin has died, Jaina Proudmoore took his place as head of the Kirin Tor. Since then, Dalaran has not been neutral anymore, as Jaina removed the representatives of the Horde, many blood elves died in the process. With World of Warcraft: Legion, Khadgar takes over the governance of the mage city, who has already cooperated closely with both factions in the previous expansion. The city will therefore be neutral again.
The previous version in the Crystal Song Forest remains, by the way. For technical reasons, it cannot be easily removed. It is too important for the quests and stories there.
Dungeons
As usual, the new expansion also features new dungeons in different difficulty levels. How do they differ from their predecessors, both visually and in content? Read the following articles and get the answers.
From today, the Ubi30 outfits are available for free in The Division. Get the outfits from Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six Siege.
Ubisoft wants to celebrate their 30th birthday with you, the Division agents. The dress code is set by the publisher: Today, all agents receive three special outfits for free, which they can unlock in the Ubisoft Club and then pick up at the rewards vendor in the Operations Base.
Currently, the outfits are still locked, but Massive announced that they will definitely be activated today. As soon as the developers give the thumbs up that they are available, we will update this article.
Here you can admire the pretty outfits:Update 3:30 PM: The outfits are now available. Have fun with it, agents!
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, we take a closer look at the Titan focus “Striker.” How can you get the most out of it in PvP?
The Striker is currently very popular among Guardians: Not only the devastating Super, but also the brutal Shoulder Charge is feared in the Crucible.
After “The Taken King,” many Titans primarily swung the Hammer, but for months, the Fist of Havoc has made a comeback. This is also confirmed by the official kill-death ratio of the focuses in recent weeks: Here, the Strikers are in the upper midfield – after the Hunter nerf, they are even at the top.
The Strengths of the Striker Focus
PlanetDestiny shows in a new video strategies on how you can effectively use the Striker focus.
These are the most important focus nodes:
One of the best advantages of the Striker is the Shoulder Charge: This grants you increased lethality and, in combination with other focus nodes, a strong survivability.
A good strategy for the Shoulder Charge is attacks from above. This way, you can avoid running directly into the line of sight of your enemies. If you come from the air, the element of surprise is on your side.
Enhanced: If you attack from the air with a melee attack and take out an enemy, your Super energy will be “significantly” charged. So if you find yourself in the midst of enemies, you might be able to unleash your Super immediately and give them a sudden end.
Additionally, you are in third-person perspective during the Shoulder Charge and Fist of Havoc animation. Use the extended view to spot your next enemy directly.
In combination with this, you choose Transfusion: If you eliminate an enemy with the Fist of Havoc or the Shoulder Charge, your health immediately starts to regenerate. This means you are ready for the next fight.
With the Shoulder Charge, you must choose an offensive playstyle. By the time you get within striking distance of the opponent, they may have already taken away a lot of your health. However, if you hit them with the Shoulder Charge, your entire health starts to regenerate. When you turn to the next enemy, you are fully healthy again.
Another useful focus node is Death from Above. This improves the aerial combat style and allows you to target enemies below you with the Fist of Havoc.
The Striker Titan also has a strong grenade: The Flashbang Grenade. It deals immediate damage and releases further shocks over time, allowing you to control your enemies tactically defensively – not just in control zones.
For weapons, you should at least have one firearm for close range. After all, as a Striker, you dive right into the fray. And with just the Super and melee alone, not everything can be handled.
For example, choose a hand cannon with high impact, such as Lord High Fixer or The First Curse. But shotguns and fusion rifles are also recommended.
Thus, you are well equipped for offensive Crucible matches. You can see how the fun looks in practice in this video:
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A player takes the Redstone madness of Minecraft to the next level: he recreates the entire “Pokemon: Red” version in the block world.
When pixel world meets pixel world
Ah, Minecraft. A world where everything could be so simple, as it consists only of blocks. The most complex thing in this child-friendly world are actually the various Redstone systems that one can use to build circuits to create automatic doors or operate other simple machines. However, what one can really do with the system is now being demonstrated by the YouTuber MrSquishyYT, who has been recreating other games completely in Minecraft for a while.
A while ago he recreated Pacman, and now he is feverishly working on his next project: the old “Pokemon Red” edition for the GameBoy. So far, the hero (“Red”) can already move freely in the game world, random battles can be triggered, and the menus are already available. The NPCs, however, still need a lot of work:
“The game still doesn’t know that anyone other than the player exists. Adding NPCs will require many new systems, such as merchants, battles against trainers, events, and the ability to interact with other objects in the world.”
A first impression of this can already be gained from this image. Anyone who thinks this is a fake should be told: The “pixels” on the “GameBoy’s” screen are wool blocks in various shades of gray.
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MrSquishyYT, by the way, does not use any mods for this, just a modified skin pack to display certain graphics necessary for Pokemon. This makes this achievement even greater.
Mein-MMO says: I still remember how satisfied we were back then on our server when we finally got a railway network with a somewhat automated station up and running. A lot of hours were invested in that alone. It is therefore hard to imagine how much work it must be to completely recreate another game using Minecraft’s rules; even the size of the necessary Redstone setup seems unimaginable to me. In any case, it is a very impressive achievement, even if the game is not fully functional yet.
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With Revelation Online, an interesting MMORPG is currently in development. We spoke with Producer Fabien Alexandre from My.com.
Mein-MMO.de: What are the core features of Revelation Online that set this MMORPG apart from other genre representatives?
Fabien Alexandre: Revelation Online offers a brand-new “Massively Online Multiplayer” experience, where players embark on a breathtaking adventure in the lands of Nuanor. The freedom we offer with the game stands out to us. Furthermore, the game launches with plenty of high-quality content, ensuring that players can level up to the endgame while having a complete questing experience.
The story-driven content ensures that we skip traditional grinding, and the many group quests and dungeons keep the gameplay varied and interesting. This is something that Western players are more accustomed to, and it was also a reason for us to want to offer the mystical game world to players outside of China.
Mein-MMO.de: How is flying integrated into the game? Many MMOs do not allow free flying to avoid disrupting the balance. How do you handle this?
Fabien Alexandre: Flying is just fun when you want to explore the world with a bit more freedom. We also make sure that the world is not only vast, but packed with things to discover – including floating fortresses. It is easier to build a world when you have these things in mind from the start. But when it comes to combat, it gets a bit trickier.
Open World PvP is available to players after level 40, allowing us to ensure that everyone is well-trained and equipped to have a fair chance. There are various combat modes that also include flying – so for the siege of a floating fortress, one should better equip their wings.
Mein-MMO.de: The MMO is very popular in China. But how will you ensure that it will also be successful in Germany? Especially Asian MMORPGs often struggle in the Western market.
Fabien Alexandre: We believe that the quality of the content the game offers will meet the expectations of players in the West. The developer studio NetEase has learned a lot from the Western games they distribute in China. This knowledge was utilized when developing the content for Revelation.
Mein-MMO.de: Will the game also develop differently in the Western market, as you will likely receive a lot of feedback from Western players?
Fabien Alexandre: My.com not only publishes the game but actively supports NetEase in developing the Western version of Revelation. Everyone is aware that players around the world do not always want the same things.
Mein-MMO.de: How important is storytelling in Revelation Online? There are many cutscenes, which is not very common for an MMORPG.
Fabien Alexandre: In Revelation Online, players will experience many main chapters and many hours of additional stories and side quests. The background story of the world Nuanor was written by Jiang Nan, a well-known Chinese bestselling author of fantasy literature. Recently, we teased the story of the world a bit with a trailer. In addition to this immense work on which the world is based, we present the story through dialogues and cutscenes. As we approach the beta, we will reveal more about the story.
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Mein-MMO.de: How will you handle PvP and PvE? Is there open PvP or specific PvP areas?
Fabien Alexandre: The game will offer daily quests, raids, and additional group content for PvE players. The previously mentioned PvP modes take place in instances and special arenas and in battlegrounds. The PK system, on the other hand, is basically an open world system. Guilds will combine both modes, especially since the best guild of one server can challenge the best guild of another server – and one can also offer new quests for guild members.
Mein-MMO.de: What will Revelation Online offer for fans of sandbox games?
Fabien Alexandre: There will be something to discover behind every cloud and behind every tree. This freedom benefits players who do not like to complete quests. The crafting and gathering system, as well as open PvP and achievements, will make Nuanor a place worth exploring, while always feeling like you are achieving something.
In The Division, the State of the Game, the weekly report from Massive, just took place. They talked about the contents of Update 1.3 for the PS4 and upcoming fixes.
The community developers Hamish Bode and Yannick Banchereau presented the new contents for the PS4 agents in the stream with a graphic, which are now available: The new missions in Challenge Mode, the new Heroic difficulty level, the AlphaBridge gear set, the new weapons and weapon types, and the Ubi-30 outfits are shown in it. All this information about the PS4 contents has already been introduced in this article.
Additionally, the free contents include some new features that are not shown in this graphic: The terminal is available in the operations base, you can access the new highest Dark Zone class, weapon talents can be rerolled, and the inventory will be expanded.
Upcoming Bug Fixes in The Division
When the developers mentioned that PS4 agents can now access the terminal, they meant that you only have to walk past the reward vendor and down “the stairs.” They had to chuckle at that – after all, “the stairs” quickly drew all of the agents’ rage.
Apparently, the developers are currently looking into this major annoyance to see if they can somehow shorten the long march. They are checking if a fix is possible for that. The stairs are supposed to become more agent-friendly.
Additionally, a client patch is currently being compiled. This will address the map bug and other encountered issues. If Massive can manage it quickly, this will be deployed by the end of this week. However, they do not want to promise that. Otherwise, the patch will come at the beginning of next week.
Maintenance work is scheduled for next Thursday – even though there was already the weekly server downtime today. The developers need to make some adjustments to the server, as announced. With a bit of luck, the aforementioned client patch will go live by then.
In conclusion: The Ubi30 outfits that adorn our title image will be available for all agents for free in the Ubisoft Club today. However, not just yet. But definitely later today.
Will you get the outfits?
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