Day 9 of the Steam Summer Sale features many worthwhile highlights!
Today’s highlight rotation in the Steam Summer Sale 2016 includes a variety of genres, so there is something for (almost) every player to enjoy. In recent days, we’ve already seen a wide selection from shooters to MMOs and simulation games. Every day we showcase our favorites from the daily rotation on Steam. Here are our previous highlights: Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and Day 8.
Our 5 Highlights of the Steam Summer Sale on 01.07
Patrick’s personal recommendation from 01.07: Borderlands 2
Like shooting with strong weapons and looting a lot of stuff? Plus, a graphic style that’s not what you usually expect from shooters? Borderlands 2 has its own charm that makes it a game you simply must enjoy. There are different classes, such as the Gunzerker, who can fire 2 weapons simultaneously and is more like a “Rambo version.” The popular Assassin class is also a must in this game – in addition to invisibility, the Assassin can also create a hologram of themselves to completely confuse opponents.
A good combat system, an overly large selection of weapons, and a story that can often make you smile because of the lovingly designed characters, make Borderlands 2 what it is – a great game! It’s best to grab a few friends who want to play the game with you, because the Borderlands 2 4-pack is 75% off and costs just 22,49€ – that’s practically 1 game free in the pack.
In Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, on July 1st, the weekly PvP event. Which map is on rotation this week?
In recent weeks, there have been concerns about the Trials of Osiris. It was never completely certain whether to team up with friends for the Trials. Update 2.3.0 brought some issues that disrupted the Crucible and the events taking place there.
This week, the Trials of Osiris seem to be safe. No bugs, exploits, or connection issues in sight that should interrupt the fun. In the coming days, you can get ready to head to Mercury.
From July 1st until the weekly reset on Tuesday, the map Fortress Delphi will be played.
These are the Trials of Osiris
Your highest goal in the Trials is to reach Mercury in order to make delicious loot spring from the chest. However, you can only get there by filling your scorecard with “flawless” victories. In the Elimination mode, teams of three compete against each other.
At 5 and 7 wins, you will receive items from Osiris’ vault as a reward. Don’t forget to pick up the bounties from Brother Vance, with which you can earn cool rewards.
Support abilities have been significantly weakened on the “Diablo 3” test server.
Playing Diablo 3 in a group with friends has previously provided significant benefits when individual characters utilized support spells such as a mass slow. These nerfs are expected to particularly affect classes like the Witch Doctor, which are often played as pure supporters or with companions.
Previous changes to the Witch Doctor in Patch 2.4.2
According to information from the Diablofans website, there have been changes to the following spells for the Witch Doctor:
Big Bad Voodoo – Summons a fetish that performs a ritual dance, increasing the attack and movement speed of all nearby allies by 20% 15% for 20 seconds.
Big Bad Voodoo Rune: Dance of the Spirits – The fetish increases the damage of nearby allies by 30% 15%.
Haunt Rune: Poisoned Spirit – Haunted enemies receive 20% more damage from all sources from attacks. Damage from Haunt is converted into poison damage.
Mass Confusion Rune: Paranoia – All enemies in the area of effect of Paranoia receive 30% more damage deal 30% less damage for 12 seconds.
Hex – Summons a Fetish Shaman for 12 seconds that transforms enemies into chickens. Hexed enemies cannot attack and receive 15% additional damage.
Hex Rune: Jinxed – Increases the damage that hexed enemies receive by 30% 15%.
Hex Rune: Giant Toad – Summons a toad that devours enemies for a short time and spits them back out. Spit out enemies are covered in a slime layer that inflicts 750% weapon damage as poison damage over 5 seconds, slows them down, and increases all damage taken by 25% 15%.
Summon Zombie Dogs Rune: Chilling Cold – Enemies hit by your Zombie Dogs or hit by them are chilled for 3 seconds and receive 15% additional damage.
There are also changes for the Monk, Wizard, and other classes with support abilities. However, keep in mind that these patch notes are currently only from the PTR server and can change at any time. As the Witch Doctor’s solo gameplay would be significantly affected by these changes, it is assumed that these changes are not final yet. You can find the previous PTR patch notes on the Diablofans website.
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A small, secret change has made it into the current Overwatch patch. Most players are happy about it and are developing a whole new “sports spirit”.
A shot, a hit (in the basketball hoop)
As with so many patches these days, not all changes are written in the accompanying notes. Sometimes it’s because the information is simply too unimportant or because it has been forgotten. In this case, the change to Overwatch was probably “secret” because they didn’t want to take away the players’ anticipation of the “new feature”.
Most players already know the basketball hoop from the various landing ships in Overwatch – for attackers, that is the spawn area on many maps. To pass the time until the round finally starts, players often try to shoot, hit, kick, or explode various balls into the basketball hoop. More than once, someone suddenly shouted in voice chat, “Yes! I did it!” – “I made it!”. But usually, no one believed it because at the crucial moment no one was watching.
To reward the endurance of these fans (and because it’s just funny), the basketball hoop now has its own sound and a confetti animation when someone manages to get the ball through the ring. The streamer “Anne Munition” has captured the whole thing on video – even if no one knows exactly who made the basket.
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Mein-MMO says: This is certainly not the big game changer, apart from the possible moral buff for the scoring team, but it shows that the developers of Overwatch still have a sense of humor and listen to the wishes of the fans. Often, in recent weeks on Reddit, one saw videos where players managed to sink the ball after hours of practice. There, players have also called for a new challenge. Getting the “Play of the Game” as Torbjörn, using the turret, while sinking the ball. May the games begin.
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In the upcoming football simulation FIFA 17 , Player Faces of stars from Juventus Turin have appeared.
Juventus Turin is the official video game partner of EA Sports, as the club announces. Therefore, football fans can look forward to new and improved 3D head scans of the stars in FIFA 17, such as Pogba, who adorns the cover, Buffon, Dybala, Chiellini, or Khedira.
In the following video, you can see the professional players during the recordings:
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Is this the death of a genre? Somehow, there are hardly any new MMORPGs on the market, and when they do appear, they are merely Asia imports relying on tried-and-true methods. So where have all the online role-playing games gone?
Today, I thought about the question in the headline while in the shower. “Where have they all gone?” In the past, there wasn’t a year without at least one big new AAA MMORPG being announced, but this year has been a bust so far. Neither at the E3 nor anywhere else have we heard anything about new major online role-playing games. Is a genre dying here?
Just the term “dying out” led me to an idea. Because biologists and archaeologists have long had various theories about species extinction, one of which suggests that not every species that no longer exists must have necessarily gone through a brutal extinction process. Rather, it is believed that one or another creature continues to live today through evolution and adaptation into other species. Even the good old Neanderthal continues to exist in the genetic material of modern humans according to modern research findings.
Evolution Niches
A similar development to biological evolution is currently happening in the genre of online games. Because the classic AAA MMORPG is indeed a species that is currently stagnating. Somehow, we have seen it all, and genuine innovations are rarer than ever. What we see more often now are specialized products catering to a specific market.
No AAA MMORPG has been able to replicate the immense success of World of Warcraft to date.
For example, PvP sandbox MMORPGs like the upcoming Camelot Unchained. But also sandboxes in general, such as the promising Chronicles of Elyria or the upcoming German project Albion Online. The latter also runs on Android and Apple tablets, which is a forward-looking concept as well.
Hybrids in Power
Another biological success model is hybrids, which are beings that combine the characteristics of several species, offering an optimal mix. For example, a mule combines the obedience of a horse with the high endurance and load-bearing capacity of a donkey. In the case of online games, such hybrids are the extraordinarily successful concepts of MMO shooters, MOBA shooters, MOBA strategy games, and MOBA top-down co-op shooters.
MMO shooters like The Division are a very successful evolutionary line of online role-playing games.
Especially MMO shooters like The Division and Destiny have been particularly well-received by players due to their action-packed gameplay, MMO component, and role-play elements. But even pure shooters like Overwatch have a certain role-playing touch with numerous unique heroes. A different approach is taken by Master X Master, which, while primarily a MOBA, comes very close to an RPG with its co-op PvE mode and various customization options for heroes.
New Habitats
In nature, there are always special habitats that are so secluded and isolated that species survive there that have long disappeared elsewhere – such as the Galapagos Islands. This development is also happening in the MMO area, as many online role-playing games are currently experiencing a second bloom in a completely new habitat: the consoles!
The Elder Scrolls Online is very successful on consoles, which is partly due to the rather thin offerings of MMORPGs on these platforms.
Games like The Elder Scrolls Online and Final Fantasy 14 – the latter even with a classic subscription model – are thriving on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The success of these games is also leading to a renaissance for MMORPGs that have had mediocre success on PC such as Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, and TERA, as devoted console gamers had little to do with MMORPGs and are welcoming the newcomers with open arms.
Migration from the East
Lastly, there is the phenomenon of migration in nature, meaning the movement and spread of a successful species into other habitats. This is currently happening in online games, increasingly from the Asian region to Europe and North America. The only larger new online role-playing games of 2016 so far have come from Asia, after promising Western projects like Everquest Next got canceled.
High-quality AAA MMORPGs from Asia – like Revelation Online here – are increasingly pushing into the Western market and are often very successful in their home countries, even with rather traditional game content.
Instead, numerous Asia MMOs like Blade & Soul, Black Desert Online, Riders of Icarus, Bless Online and Revelation Online are currently appearing in the West and vying for the favor of players. However, these games are not a reinvention of the genre but largely rely on well-known values, often in modified form – for example, the beat-em-up gameplay of Blade & Soul or the aerial combat from Riders of Icarus. Curiously, however, the Asian games are indeed successful in the West, as the sales figures of Blade & Soul show, which have already outperformed Guild Wars 2.
The Genre Lives!
In conclusion, one cannot say that MMORPGs are dying out; rather, the genre is developing naturally and splitting into many sub-aspects, while the big old AAA MMORPGs are not completely disappearing, we just see fewer completely new concepts arising. However, the large number of high-profile games from Asia should ensure that online role players will have plenty to keep them busy in the upcoming months.
But those are just my thoughts on the subject for now. What do you think? Is the era of the big MMORPGs still history for you, or do you see things similarly to me? Write it in the comments and let me know!
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In The Division, there is an object since the Underground expansion that attracts the hate and frustration of the agents: The Stairs!
Every agent who has played Ubisoft’s MMO shooter for a few hours knows the entrance to the operations base. And every agent knows how annoying it is to march through this section. Because your character can only move through the entrance area at a painfully slow pace. They are not capable of moving at a faster speed.
If this relatively short section already drives you to despair, you will truly enjoy the stairs that lead to the new terminal. It quickly earned a name: “The Stairs” – and everyone immediately knows which one is meant.
One can look quite grim!
“The Stairs” in The Division
But what is this stepped passage down to the underground all about?
Just like in the entrance area of the operations base, “The Stairs”, and a few extra meters, can only be walked down at a snail’s pace. So if you run past the reward handler to get to the underground terminal, the way down can be quite lengthy.
This march is only worse if you take it in reverse. Because then you are already walking a few meters slowly ahead, and you still have the ascent in front of you: “The Stairs” loom before you.
In the following video, you can see “The Stairs”. The journey begins at 3:49, and it is complete at 4:19:
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If one only had to go down there a few times, it wouldn’t be so bad. But since you can only start the new underground missions down there, you will use “The Stairs” more often than you would like.
While it is also possible to fast travel to the terminal, since some important features, like the upgrade station, are only “upstairs”, you have to climb the stairs as quickly as possible.
Likely, “The Stairs” will continue to attract the hate and frustration of the agents for a long time. Some users say they would prefer a black loading screen over this painfully slow walking.
A real treat for BioShock fans – Free upgrade possible!
In recent months, there were some leaks about the BioShock Collection that gave fans of the series hope. Now, BioShock The Collection has been officially confirmed and is set to be available for purchase on September 13.
This is included in the BioShock Collection
The collection consists of the original BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite – all games are remastered and include all single-player add-ons. The PC version of Infinite will not receive a visual update because “it already meets the standards of current consoles and runs smoothly on high graphics settings,” says 2k.
In addition to the games themselves, this package also includes extra content, such as a previously unseen video series called “Director’s Commentary: Imagining BioShock,” where Creative Director Ken Levine and Animation Lead Shawn Robertson discuss the game series.
In the original BioShock, there will also be a virtual museum called “Museum of Orphaned Concepts.” It features various “concept scraps” that didn’t make it into the game. Challenge rooms are another add-on that comes with the game. You can find them outside of the main story and it includes various puzzles that grant you new achievements.
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Owners of the PC games get free remastered versions!
On Steam, the official statement reads: “We collaborated with Blind Squirrel Games to remaster BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite, so they look better than ever. If you already own BioShock,BioShock 2 and/or Minerva’s Den on Steam, you will receive the remastered versions for free (for the respective game) after the release of BioShock The Collection.”
If you want to snag a bargain to secure your free remastered versions, you should pay close attention now: In the current Steam Summer Sale, the various BioShock games are on offer:
In the upcoming melee game For Honor, new gameplay footage has been released. It showcases a campaign mission of the Knights, “The Legions”.
Ubisoft released a nearly 45-minute video about their highly anticipated title For Honor. The developers discuss the E3 trailer, the “Art of Battle”, animations, and additional background information. In addition, they present fresh gameplay from a Knight campaign mission.
They are powerful Knights who fight to defend and protect their homeland. The combat unit is called “The Guardian” and is a large, strong warrior who stands against the enemies. He is well protected with his plate and chain mail armor. Additionally, he wields a massive two-handed sword, with which he can deal damage to enemies and parry attacks.
In the following video, you see him in action, starting around 14:25:
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This mission introduces the “Art of Battle”, which Ubisoft claims to be the game’s unique combat system. Starting at 15:55, you will see which buttons you need to press to parry attacks and execute devastating offensive actions.
With the L2 button (demonstrated on PlayStation 4), you target the enemy and enter “Guard Mode”. With the right stick, you determine from which side you want to attack. You also need to press the corresponding direction to block enemy attacks. There are upper, left, and right directions. Keep the L2 button held down:
With R1, you attack quickly, and with R2, you perform a heavy attack. Before that, you select with the right stick the side from which you want to attack.
This combat system is said by the developers to feel fantastic. It is intuitive but also requires skill and reaction.
The campaign also features “Feats”: these are consumables that can be translated as “Mastery” or “Heroic Deeds”. They grant you specific bonuses and can be selected using the arrow keys.
At the end of the mission, a boss fight awaits – which ends badly for the enemy. If you want to watch the video to the end, you will see a few animations like “Flow of Motion”, which are commented on by the developers.
What do you think of the “Art of Battle”?
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Has Valve “accidentally” leaked a hint about the third part of the popular zombie shooter series Left4Dead?
One might think that Valve has no interest in releasing a third part of any of the company’s games. Fans have been waiting for Half-Life 3 for twelve years now. Left4Dead 3 is also one of the candidates. Many gamers wish for the game, but Valve simply announces nothing. The predecessor was released in 2009. That was almost seven years ago, so it’s about time for a sequel.
Is Valve working on Left4Dead 3?
There is a possibility that Valve is working on this. Becasue a screenshot from a studio employee shows a folder named “left4dead3”. The screenshot was published as part of a tutorial of the Destinations Workshop Tools. Of course, this caught attention immediately, which is why the screenshot was quickly replaced with one that no longer shows a “left4dead3” folder. Nonetheless, some users immediately made a copy of the original image, which is currently spreading across the internet.
Interestingly, the folder list in the screenshot was scrolled down just enough to see “left4dead3”. Was this an intentional “leak” or does Valve just want to tease the fans? Is Left4Dead 3 actually being worked on and what about Half-Life 3???
Fans need patience
One should not expect an answer from Valve itself. When they are ready, they will announce the game. Many fans are now hopeful and wish to soon go zombie hunting again with friends. The multiplayer shooter Left4Dead and its successor still captivate players today. A Left4Dead 3 with new possibilities, modes, and modern graphics would certainly attract a lot of attention.
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In The Division, the shotgun “Showstopper” is one of the new weapons introduced in update 1.3. Let’s take a look at what the Showstopper can do and how to obtain it.
An automatic shotgun? That sounds promising.
That’s exactly what the weapon “Showstopper” is, which has been available in The Division for a few days now. It was supposed to arrive with update 1.2, but its release was delayed until 1.3. Yet now the disappointment: The Showstopper does not live up to expectations. Let’s take a closer look.
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What Makes The Showstopper in The Division Stand Out
Showstopper is a named high-end shotgun based on an AA-12 automatic shotgun. You can obtain it from bosses in missions in Heroic mode – but with a low drop chance. It has also been sighted as loot in the raid “Dragon’s Lair”. However, you do not need the “Underground expansion” to get the weapon.
The Showstopper has the lowest base damage of all shotguns. This title was previously held by the SASG-12 shotguns, which are now significantly outperformed by the Showstopper. However, its rate of fire and magazine size are exceptional. Here are the specific stats:
Rate of Fire: 240
Magazine: 20
Precision: 10
Stability: 30
Optimal Range: 14 meters
Reload Time: 2.5s
+246% Stagger as a bonus
The SASG-12 shotguns, considered the best shotguns in The Division, are significantly better than the Showstopper in terms of stats. When it comes to dealing damage, the automatic shotgun disappoints. Can at least the talents of the new weapon impress?
The weapon comes with two random talents (the first time for named weapons) and one fixed talent:
“Showstopper”: The precision of this weapon increases as the magazine gets lower. The crosshair gets smaller the more ammo you expend.
This talent cannot currently be rerolled. Massive intends to fix this soon. Additionally, the Showstopper works with the talent of “Call of the Watch”, which is not intended. Massive also wants to fix this bug.
YouTuber WOBO noticed that the weapon gains precision when going into cover. No other shotgun in the game does this. The reason for this is not known. Perhaps another bug? Or a special feature?
You can see the increasing precision of the Showstopper in the video starting at 0:50:
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The Showstopper is the first named weapon to allow attaching a weapon skin. Furthermore, it is only possible to equip mods to the optics and the underbarrel.
Overall, the Showstopper is not well received by many agents. The low base damage is noticeably felt. If you want to take down enemies quickly, it’s better to choose another shotgun. After all, one opts for a shotgun to deal devastating damage at close range. The Showstopper cannot provide that. While the Showstopper lacks power, its unique talent offers a fresh change. One can enjoy roaming the streets and the underground of New York with it. YouTuber Skill Up stated that it feels great to hold it. However, there is too little power behind the shots, making it unsuitable for the greatest challenges – especially not in PvP.
Perhaps the bugs associated with this weapon (Call of the Watch and increased precision in cover) should not be fixed to keep it more interesting for players.
Have you already obtained the Showstopper? What do you think of the shotgun?
This week we want to know what you think about the ranked system in Overwatch . Is it your thing or just elitist nonsense?
Ranked in Overwatch – Curse or Blessing?
For almost 3 days now, the ranked mode of Overwatch has been available on the PC version of the game, and players can start completing their placement matches and earn “Competitive Points” to purchase golden weapons. Furthermore, every player now receives a rank in the form of the “Skill Rank”, which provides clarity on how well one performs compared to their teammates and opponents.
So does the new mode make you have fun? After all, everything is a bit more serious here and the matches take longer. Therefore, we want to know from you this week: What do you think of the “Ranked System” in Overwatch?
Cortyn thinks: As I mentioned in my column on the “5 things I love about the ranked mode of Overwatch“: I love the ranked mode. Schuhmann may argue and say “Oh, Cortyn, don’t exaggerate, you love everything you like!”, but the game mode delivers exactly what I expected from it.
Finally, there is a measurable value by which one can compare their skills with others. Finally, it is disclosed who is ranked “how good” by the system. Are the rounds always balanced now? No, sometimes you still get steamrolled or take on that role yourself. But at least you now always know why the Overwatch matchmaker brought the players together.
Additionally, there’s the longer round duration, which I personally like – because I get more XP in one go, and what is better than an experience bar that fills up significantly from just one match?
But enough about me, let’s talk about you! How do you like the ranked mode of Overwatch? Have you checked out this mode yet? Do you avoid ranked games perhaps? And what would you change about this mode if you could? Discuss actively and let us know in the comments!
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According to an analyst, the PlayStation 4 will receive a Slim version. This is expected to be released alongside the high-end PS4 “Neo” as early as September of this year.
Reportedly, Sony is currently also working on a slimmer PS4 model, a PS4 Slim. At least that is what analyst Damian Thong claimed to the Wall Street Journal. According to him, both Sony consoles are expected to be presented at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, which takes place from September 15 to 18, 2016.
Furthermore, his statements indicate that fans will not have to wait long for the new PlayStations after the announcement: These consoles are expected to be available for sale shortly before or at the start of the Tokyo Game Show.
Sony has not yet commented on this report, so all information should be taken with caution. It is also unclear whether the analyst is merely speculating or if his statements are based on insider information.
You can look forward to these Pokemon in Pokemon Sun and Moon!
A Japanese-language video has been released on the official Pokemon YouTube channel, showcasing more new monsters that we can look forward to in the new Pokemon installment. In the video, you’ll see not only the animations of new and old Pokemon but also how they battle each other.
These are the new Pokemon:
The names of the Pokemon are hard to determine because the video is in Japanese. There is a (Bug-Electric?)-type Pokemon that looks like a square caterpillar, a fish that seemingly has sharp teeth but can also shoot a purple beam, and also a Pokemon that looks like a mix of Pikachu and Marill.
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According to the Twitter account of Game Freak, the developer of the game, we can look forward to more news about Pokemon Sun and Moon around July 2nd (Saturday).
Funcom has released Update 5.0 for the MMORPG Age of Conan, which among other things relaxes free-to-play restrictions and introduces the previously announced Raid Finder.
About the Free2Play model: Now it is no longer necessary to obtain a access pass for certain areas or for raids. You can access all areas for which you have permission – regardless of your membership status. Of course, you still need to own the appropriate package to gain access to certain areas, but entering them should now be significantly easier.
Raid Finder and Daily Challenges
Additionally, a Raid Finder has been introduced with the new update. Through this tool, you can now more easily find players who want to tackle a raid with you. The tool offers various dungeons in a rotating system. In addition, new rewards await you in the raids. Also new are daily challenges that you can take on. The more you complete, the closer you get to valuable rewards. This way, you constantly have something to do.
A Lot of Improvements
Rewards also await you when you log into the MMORPG daily. Per account, you can obtain these every 24 hours. This is intended to provide an incentive to log in to the game daily. If you have an active membership for Age of Conan, you will also receive new, permanent perks. The update additionally introduces numerous changes to the UI, items, classes, dungeons, as well as quests and some general improvements. Players of the MMORPG Age of Conan can therefore look forward to a very extensive update.
Today is Xur day in Bungie’s MMO shooter Destiny. We take a look at his location and his offerings from July 1st to July 3rd.
Slowly, the chaos after the Update 2.3.0 seems to be calming down. After some maintenance and hotfixes, Destiny is now cruising smoothly again, and the Guardians should be able to enjoy the upcoming weekend in the Iron Banner. After all, “The Rise of Iron” is approaching. And you want to be prepared for the quests with Lord Saladin.
However, this is still a work in progress. Let’s look at the here and now. The scruffy Exotic trader Xur announces his arrival. Let’s welcome him.
All about Xur in Destiny on July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360
When does Xur come and when does he leave again?
Xur arrives on Friday, July 1st, at 11 AM in the Tower or the Reef. He then will sell his wares until he leaves on July 3rd at 11 AM. However, not without taking your Strange Coins first.
Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?
This weekend, Xur chooses a nice location to present his inventory to the Guardians. This time, Xur is hanging out in the Vestian Outpost, in the Reef,. Our friends from ProNDC will guide you there:
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Blizzard releases a comic about the backstory of the Dwarves – and first signs of the Burning Legion in World of Warcraft.
The Return of a Dwarf King
Recently, it seems Blizzard is starting a new tradition of accompanying upcoming game content with various media. World of Warcraft: Legion is now also getting some comics that shed light on the backstory of certain characters. The first one focuses on the Dwarves and offers a glimpse into the story of Moira Bronzebeard, the Council of Three Hammers, and the diamond-turned king Magni Bronzebeard. Moira is worried and is tired of visiting her father just to maintain the appearance of a good daughter. She knows that she is a disappointment to the frozen king. However, when she visits the statue in the old Ironforge to have some self-talk, something unexpected happens… You can best read about what the fate of Ironforge has to do with the approach of the Burning Legion in the comic “World of Warcraft: Legion – Magni – Fault Lines”.
Currently, the comic is only available in English on the American site of World of Warcraft. You can listen to it and watch it here, as it is additionally accompanied by fitting music: Link to the animated comic
As soon as the work is published in German, we will add the corresponding link to this news.
Since the comic has the number “#1” on the cover, it can be assumed that more stories will be released before the addon is released, which will also cover other races.
You can find more articles and news about the upcoming expansion on our Legion overview page.
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In the latest patch of Overwatch there has been a bug affecting all control maps. Blizzard is considering disabling these maps.
Update: A patch for this bug is now live and the maps are functioning as intended.
Control maps hardly affect ranking
Since Wednesday, PC players of Overwatch can compete in ranked mode and improve their skill rating, collect their first “Competitive Points” for unlocking golden weapons, or just have a good time.
However, there is a bug that has made it from the public test server into the live version of the game and is causing frustration among players of the ranked system.The different control maps, namely Ilios, Lijiang Tower, and Nepal, have almost no influence on a player’s skill rating. Regardless of whether you win or lose, the effects are minimal in both cases and do not reflect what you would win or lose on another map.
Blizzard might remove the maps from the rotation
In the official forum, Jeff Kaplan has now responded to player complaints. “This bug is our top priority and we are trying to fix it as quickly as possible.”
Upon further inquiry from the players, Kaplan added: “A fix for the bug will be live soon, or we will disable the control maps in ranked mode.”
Why exactly the bug made it into the live version of the game is still questionable, as several players had already reported it during the testing phase of the patch.
In the long run, this bug should have no impact, so there will be no reset of the skill rating, as the bug “works” in both directions. Those who win on a control map gain only a few points, and those who lose also only lose a few points. Therefore, this bug is “fair” for all players and just needs to be fixed.
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In Destiny , Bungie reports on the past, present, and future of the MMO shooter.
Bungie’s weekly update, “This Week at Bungie,” has no concrete news this time. They are currently somewhere between light and darkness. The developers are tinkering with the future, maintaining the present, and planning to honor the past.
They announce an event for next week, “that celebrates all of you.” On Thursday, July 7th, it’s “Bungie Day.” We can probably expect more concrete information around that day. The “Moments of Triumph” for Year 2 are highly anticipated, which are likely meant to celebrate “all of you.” Let’s wait and see what Bungie will pull out of the hat.
“The Rise of the Iron Lords” is drawing closer
Moreover, Bungie mentions in the letter to the community that they are currently planning the next insight into the upcoming autumn expansion. They also want to welcome “esteemed guests” who will soon discuss the upcoming major Destiny adventure with the developers.
No later than September 20th, we will all learn how to rise to become an Iron Lord. Currently, you can still train for this moment and prove yourself in the Iron Banner. This PvP event will continue until Tuesday and should now work flawlessly after already two maintenance breaks. Furthermore, they respond in “This Week at Bungie” to the most frequently asked questions about Destiny on the old consoles, PS3 and Xbox 360. Starting in August, these will not receive any new contents or events. Bungie again highlights the following aspects:
Old consoles will no longer receive major game updates or content releases.
“Destiny: The Rise of the Iron Lords” will only be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Destiny events and activity availability will change in August 2016 for old consoles. Events like “Trials of Osiris” and Iron Banner will no longer be playable on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Also, Silver purchases will no longer be possible on old consoles starting in August 2016. Players can still buy items in Eververse Trading Co. with Silver from old consoles.
Price Highlights for You on the 8th Day of the Steam Summer Sale!
On the 8th day, the Steam Summer Sale 2016 continues to deliver interesting offers in the daily highlight rotation. Keep in mind that the games in the rotation are just a selection from over 12,500 discounted games, which remain valid until July 4, 2016, at 7:00 PM. Every day features highlights from various genres that will make any gamer’s heart happy. Our highlights from the past days are worth a look! Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Our 5 Highlights of the Steam Summer Sale from June 30
Patrick’s Personal Recommendation from June 30: Cities: Skylines
A city-building game as complex as this, I haven’t played in a long time. In Cities: Skylines, you’ll face various challenges when trying to build a large, beautiful, and well-populated city. How do you handle your city’s waste? Do you generate electricity with solar energy or prefer to set up a few coal power plants in the area? When you start a city, it begins with a road where you can build settlements. Of course, the people moving into your small city not only need electricity and water but also shops and jobs.
As soon as you fulfill the basic conditions of a city, the first “problems” arise that you need to solve creatively: Do we need a bus network to relieve the streets of cars – and if so, how much should the fare be? Or maybe subways that only stop at main buildings like universities or theaters? Through tweets from your citizens, you learn what the residents of your city are unhappy about – but also what is working well. In Cities: Skylines, you can really invest many hours of gameplay without getting bored.
If you enjoy building cities and paying attention to details, you should definitely give this game a try.
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