In the Free2Play MMORPG Neverwinter, the release date for PS4 is known. Fans won’t have to wait much longer.
Neverwinter, the action MMORPG based on Dungeons & Dragons, will be released on July 19 on PlayStation 4. This was announced by publisher Perfect World Europe B.V. and Cryptic Studios.
If you grab the Onyx Advantage Pack, you can even start a week earlier. The date is July 12. This costs 19.99 Euros and grants you the following extras:
Access to Neverwinter a week before the game’s launch
Fragile Onyx Weapon Pack
Onyx Keyring with 20 Enchanted Keys
Adventurer’s Helper Pack
Heirloom Weapon of the Gray Cloaks
Mount “Onyx Horse”
Title “The Onyx-Adorned”
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The game will contain all content of the base game. This includes eight playable classes and nine expansions. The latest expansion titled “The Maze Engine” is also included.
The game immerses you in the fantasy realm of Faerun, particularly the Sword Coast around the namesake city of Neverwinter. Together with your friends, you will face great challenges to protect Neverwinter from dark threats.
Neverwinter will be released as a Free2Play title. PlayStation Plus will not be required.
Especially the supporters will be buffed in Patch 6.13 for League of Legends.
Today’s patch for LoL revolves around how to strengthen the supporters. To make the role on the bot lane more popular again and potentially encourage more players to choose “Support” in the role selection, many champions’ stats and values have been adjusted. Of course, the heroes of the other roles have not been excluded – These changes are included in the new patch:
Q – Rocket Grab: Enemies are no longer pulled directly to Blitzcrank, but 75 units in front of him.
E – Charged Fist: Duration 10 seconds 5 seconds. The enhanced auto attacks from this ability can no longer be interrupted.
R – Static Field: Cooldown 30 seconds 60/40/20 seconds. If you’re not in combat, this ability now (finally!) does not hit monsters anymore.
Lulu:
Base Mana292 350 – Movement Speed325 330
Q – Glitterlance: The damage to additional targets decreases by 70% after the first hit. Slow duration 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2 seconds 2 seconds at all ranks.
W – Whimsy: Now additionally grants 15/20/25/30/35% attack speed while the buff is active.
Tahm Kench:
Passive – Gourmet: Auto attacks and abilities hit the target for magical damage equal to 1/1.25/1.5% of Tahm Kench’s maximum health (at levels 1, 11, 16). Stackable up to 3 times against champions.
E – Thick Skin: Damage to gray health Conversion: 100% of damage taken 70/75/80/85/90% of damage taken. Gray health to healing: 20/26/32/38/44% 25/30/35/40/45%. Shield duration: 6 seconds 3 seconds. Cooldown 16/15/14/13/12 seconds 6 seconds. The shield does not decrease over its duration anymore!
R – Journey into the Abyss: The passive bonus damage from auto attacks has now slightly changed, becoming the general passive ability of Tahm Kench “Gourmet”. Channeling duration: 15 seconds 6 seconds. Delay until effect: 1 second 0.25 seconds. Warning time for enemy players 1.5 seconds 1 second. Spell range 4000/5000/6000 4500/5500/6500.
Thresh:
Passive – Damnation: Epic monsters now give Thresh 2 souls.
W – Dark Passage: No longer scales with ability power. The shield increases by +1 per collected soul.
Lantern Grab made easy: When you’re tethered to an enemy with Q and then throw your lantern out of range, Thresh no longer tries to run into range to do so but instead throws the lantern at maximum range.
Lantern Grab made easy – Point 2: When you pull towards a target with Q, lanterns that are outside of range have a “grace period” before they disappear.
R – Ravenous Flock: Cooldown: 10 seconds 20 seconds. The delay before you can recast the ultimate after canceling it has been increased from 0.5 seconds to 2 seconds.
Vladimir:
Passive – Blood Pact: As before the update, you now receive 1 ability power per 40 bonus health instead of per 25 bonus health. Conversely, you receive 1.4 health for each point of ability power.
For every 150 seconds that a ward is active, it gets special visual effects visible to the team that the ward supports.
New Skins for Nami and Vayne
Of course, this patch also features some nice skins that will be released during Patch 6.13. These include so far “Deep Sea Nami” and “Soulstealer Vayne”.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , a fan raps about 46 exotic weapons in a video. Rating: Worth watching and listening!
The YouTuber DUBA might be known to some Guardians. Every week he delivers a Xur rap, in which he presents the inventory of the exotic vendor.
Now he has released another rap that unites 46 exotic weapons in one video. The community received the fun well: Within a few hours, DUBA got thousands of views and mostly positive reviews.
Presumably, the video is not only great because of the musical talent of the YouTuber, but also because some Guardians may experience nostalgic feelings.
From Icebreaker to Zen Meteor – So many exotic weapons
Here you can watch the video:
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The YouTuber was able to record the footage thanks to the help of his wife, whom he wants to thank. He also expresses his gratitude to the Guardians Sir_winnybob, JSkeleton, Skallywag, St5ranger, Stkewa, bgr2far, The_Kuhnster, and PROPH3CY_.
In The Division, many vendors have introduced new items in their inventory after update 1.3. We will take a look at what the vendors have to offer in terms of high-quality items on PC and Xbox One.
So far, the items from the vendors have been more or less shuffled around after each update. This is also true after the last update 1.3, which has been live since yesterday afternoon.
From now on, there is a new area in the operations base, the terminal. Here, you will also find vendors waiting with their items for you.
This is the offer from the specialized equipment vendor after 1.3
This vendor in the tech wing of the operations base now has a significantly slimmer inventory: All of his blueprints are missing. You can still purchase his items with Phoenix Credits. However, prices have been reduced.
586 Magnum (Pistol): 166 PCs – Value 182 (Talents: Expert, Determined)
Additionally, there are two high-end backpacks, a knee pad, and gloves. Furthermore, “Predator’s Mark” knee pads and “Hunter’s Faith” holster.
The vendor for advanced weapons after 1.3
This vendor in the security wing has not been upgraded with update 1.3. You can still purchase the Centurion (204) and Pakhan and Cassidy, each with a value of 182, for credits.
Offer from the special equipment vendor in the underground
If you walk past the reward vendor into the terminal, you’ll encounter more vendors. Here, there is a special equipment vendor who trades his goods for Phoenix Credits.
Weapons:
Historian (Sniper Rifle): 668 PCs – Value 204. This one is cheaper and has a higher headshot damage bonus than that from the specialized equipment vendor.
Burst Fire MP-5 A4 (Submachine Gun): 631 PCs – Value 204 (Talents: Adept, Swift, Fierce)
M45A1 (Pistol): 166 PCs – Value 182 (Talents: Expert, Intense)
Offer from the special blueprints vendor in the underground
This new vendor has blueprints for some gear set pieces, including from the new equipment set AlphaBridge.
The following all have a value of 214:
AlphaBridge Knee Pads: 334 PCs
“Hunter’s Faith” Holster: 393 PCs
“Predator’s Mark” Gloves: 335 PCs
“Hunter’s Faith” Knee Pads: 332 PCs
AlphaBridge Holster: 280 PCs
“Predator’s Mark” Knee Pads: 331 PCs
“Call of the Watch” Knee Pads: 334 PCs
“Call of the Watch” Mask: 387 PCs
“Tactician’s Authority” Mask: 388 PCs
“Lone Hero” Mask: 389 PCs
“Lone Hero” Holster: 278 PCs
Additionally, he sells “Weapon Kits”, which you need to roll weapon talents. These cost around 320 Phoenix Credits.
An exciting weapon blueprint is the Converted SMG-9 A2: A submachine gun.
Additionally, there are some other weapons and mods.
The offer from the Dark Zone weapons dealer after 1.3
Also in the Dark Zone, the goods have changed. In DZ03 in the safe room, you need certain ranks and sufficient Dark Zone currency for the vendor to give you his weapons. Some of the weapons have strong talents. Additionally, there is a weapon with a value of 229!
In War Thunder, players can also earn money. For example, by doing it like Daniil “Joy Division” Zaitsev, who spent months designing a complete aircraft of the type HE 219 “Uhu” and convinced the developers to offer it as a premium plane in the shop.
Hard work pays off at least in War Thunder, the aircraft and tank MMO from Gaijin Entertainment. The player and modder Daniil Zaitsev has meticulously recreated the German aircraft “HE 219 Uhu” as a 3D model and showed it to the developers. They were so impressed that they incorporated it into the game and involved the modder in the revenue.
In total, Zaitsev spent almost two years on the aircraft, as he was already made aware of a user in the forum back in October 2014 who had created a detailed model of a Ta-154 (another German aircraft). Zaitsev liked the idea and wanted to create his own aircraft as well. Since he didn’t have much experience with 3D models, he asked one of the developers from War Thunder for help, who was also often active in the forum.
He helped him enough and in the end Zaitsev’s dream aircraft, the HE 219, was completed and integrated into the game as a tier-4 premium aircraft. For his efforts, the modder received 5,000 USD and he will continue to be involved in the revenues from the aircraft.
What is actually a HE 219?
The aircraft in question, the He 219 “Uhu”, was a so-called “night fighter” of the German Air Force from World War II. These were heavy fighter aircraft that could operate at night using special instruments, such as radar systems. Its main area of operation was shooting down allied bombers, which had increasingly conducted bombing raids on German targets at night since 1940. However, the first use of the “Uhu” only occurred in 1942.
The HE 219 was a tough opponent for bombers, thanks to its strong armament and powerful engines, as it could gain altitude quickly and shredded bombers in no time with its six machine guns (2x20mm, 4x30mm). Additionally, the aircraft had a complex radar system and, as the first aircraft of the air force, a production-built ejector seat!
What do you think of the story of the creation of the HE 219? Is the effort worth the price, and would you like to develop models for games if you could earn money from it? And will you buy a HE 219? Let us know in the comments!
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In Riders of Icarus, the open beta starts on July 6, and in a big news post on the developer blog, the creators of the online role-playing game released a lot of information. Read here all about the planned changes to gameplay and the payment model.
In a few days, the big open beta test of Riders of Icarus will begin. But what can we expect in the colorful fantasy world with many mounts and pets? Development Director Kyu Il No has shared a lot of information in a lengthy blog post on the developer’s site.
At the start of the beta, the level cap will still be 25, but a later update in July is set to raise it to 35. In addition to the higher maximum level, there will also be new regions and instances in the open beta:
Parna’s Coast: This new zone is specifically designed for levels 25 – 35 and focuses on ground combat, although there are occasional flight zones. A unique frost effect slows us down if we do not tame a native animal and ride it. The creatures are immune to the cold!
Cavern of the Veil: This is a new dungeon in the region “Parna’s Coast.” Inside, insane Merumi cultists reside, and deep within the cave lies their temple, which they fiercely defend.
The Frost Keep: Another dungeon where the merciless boss Rondo resides with his frost guard.
In addition to the mentioned regions, the developers want to add more areas, including the “Akrat Plain,” where particularly exotic animals are said to exist, or a beautiful forest full of waterfalls. Each of these regions has its own ecosystem and special dungeon instances. Therefore, we can find and tame special animals in each area, such as Pegasi, griffins, and strange cute creatures.
Interested in PvP?
As in most MMORPGs, PvP is also a must in Riders of Icarus. The developers are planning special maps that mix PvE and PvP. Both teams start at their respective corners of the map, and in between are PvE bosses that provide valuable bonuses and points. It is essential to find the perfect mix of PvE and PvP to win. However, the system is still in development, and feedback is always welcome.
The first major PvP region is called “Exarahn Badlands” and is open from level 25. All players who are not in our group or guild are considered enemies. Additionally, this dark region has its own unique animals that stand out with a particularly menacing look and grant special PvP bonuses. Also very cool: Guild wars are possible in the PvP areas, which will initially only take place on the server but are planned to occur across servers later.
Our growing zoo of creatures that we gather on our travels can soon be placed in the so-called “Familiar Farm” and made even stronger with temporary buffs. So something like a dog school for pets and mounts! Additionally, the developers plan to introduce a new minigame called “Familiar Race.” In it, we can compete against other players in a race and actively hinder them with skills.
Furthermore, the developers have taken into account frustrated players who were dissatisfied with the upgrade system for equipment. In the endgame, enhancing weapons and armor often led to catastrophic failures that ruined the item completely. This can now only happen starting from level 10, and the costs for upgrades have also been lowered so that they can be earned through regular gameplay.
More Info on the Payment Model and Pay2Win
Riders of Icarus will be a free-to-play game with premium currency and microtransactions. The premium coins, called “Elluns,” can also be found in the game. According to the developers, approximately 250 Elluns (25 US dollars) can be found per month and an additional 600 (60 dollars) through one-time actions. With this currency, we can buy premium game time and level up faster.
Regarding the topic of Pay2Win, there is particularly good news, as unlike in Asia, costumes from the cash shop will explicitly not grant bonuses and will be permanently available. New skins for animals will continue to improve the creatures, but these skins can also be found in the game without spending real money. Items with attributes from the cash shop will never be better than freely available items. Instead, they will only have about 90 percent of the strength of regular items.
You can find the complete text about the changes in the open beta of Riders of Icarus on the developer’s blog under the provided link. What do you think of the developers’ plans? Is Riders of Icarus an alternative for you to the existing MMORPGs, or are you getting tired of Asia imports? Write it in the comments!
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Golden weapons in Overwatch are quite expensive. What does Blizzard say about having to win 300 games?
Golden Weapons – 300 Wins for a Gun?
The feedback from the previous test realm of Overwatch was generally quite positive. Only minor complaints have come in because players are not satisfied with the mechanics of the coin toss and Sudden Death in the ranked mode. Another point of criticism is the rate at which one can earn golden weapons. Currently, these weapons cost 300 “Ranked Points” and earning this currency is quite laborious. You only get a measly point for a win, while you get nothing for a loss. For many players, this means that a lot of time must be invested if they want to enjoy a golden weapon cosmetically.
Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, has commented on this in the official forum and clarified:
“Golden weapons are quite expensive. But remember, players get a lot of Ranked Points at the end of the season. The “1 point per win” rule is not the way we think you will earn these weapons. Currently, the system is balanced in such a way that the best players immediately get a golden weapon at the end of the season, while the rest of us have to earn it over a longer period of time.”
Even though he does not mention specific numbers, it can be assumed that the best players will be credited at least 300 points at the end of the season. Those who are not among the most successful players (almost everyone) must either save points over several seasons or play a really high number of games to flaunt the golden guns.
In the future, there will also be a minor change to Roadhog’s golden weapon. This hero will be allowed to present his hook in golden color in the future. However, this will likely be added later in the summer.
The new System Shock will be a full-fledged reboot of the classic – not a simple remake.
With a Kickstarter campaign, they want to finance the final developments of the new System Shock. The game started under the project name “System Shock Remastered” but has now been renamed to “System Shock” because it is not just a kind of refresh of the game, but a full-fledged reboot of the classic from 1994.
First Gameplay Scenes Released
The Kickstarter campaign, where backers have the opportunity to purchase a collector’s edition with a physical copy of the game, has now launched. Along with the start of the campaign, a demo version will also be released, which is supposed to be available on the Humble Store, Steam, and GOG. Among other things, the user interface has been redesigned in the new version to make it more player-friendly.
For graphics, they brought Robb Waters on board, who was not only involved in the original System Shock but also took over the design for BioShock and BioShock Infinite. Microsoft also shows great interest in the new System Shock and is helping the development team to develop the game for the Xbox One. The developers have not announced a specific release date yet. So far, it is only confirmed that the new System Shock is supposed to be released in 2017 for PC and Xbox One.
In an interview with MassivelyOP, Firor explained that they are currently working on the new DLC “Shadows of the Hist”, which will include argonian dungeons. However, this update should not be seen as a major DLC, but rather as an insight into the culture of the Argonians. They will make the first step into Black Marsh, indicating that much more is planned for the future. Initially, they will begin with two 4-player dungeons that will also tell a small story about the history of the Argonians.
Climbing Higher
Next comes the One Tamriel update, which will adjust the content of the entire game world to the player’s level. No matter what level you have, you will always find suitable content for yourself everywhere. Matt Firor explains that this does not render the character progression system obsolete. They only take the content out of the progression. The feeling of getting better from moment to moment remains in the MMORPG. You will continue to level up and distribute your skill points, which will improve your character. At level 50, you become a veteran and receive Champion Points. What will be different is that you will always find loot appropriate for your level.
Furthermore, Matt Firor talked about PvP, as soon you will be able to conquer the cities of Cyrodiil: Cropsford, Vlastarus, and Bruma, providing additional respawn points for your alliance. They are also working hard on performance and minimizing lags. The lags would be due to the large number of players on the servers. They do not want to make major changes to the client, as this could lead to instability.
After Housing, It Continues
When asked about the upcoming housing in The Elder Scrolls Online , Matt Firor did not want to say much. The feature will still take at least six months to be ready, but they wanted fans to know that they are working on it. They already have plans for the game that go far beyond housing. The players should simply know that much more is coming, as some have complained that new updates are taking too long. However, they want to deliver quality and not rush to publish something.
At the recent Investor Day 2016, Sony revealed some details about their PlayStation.
The PS4 has reached a new milestone: According to the “Investor Relations” report, Sony’s current console has sold over 40 million units. This figure represents sales to end customers.
Thus, the PS4 is increasingly competing with the PS2 to become the most successful Sony gaming console of all time. It is already the fastest-selling PlayStation.
Over 20 million users subscribe to the “PS Plus” service
Furthermore, it has been revealed that the online service PlayStation Plus boasts 20.8 million members across all Sony devices. Expanding this area is among the successes that the company has achieved in the fiscal year 2015.
This number is interesting: It shows that many PlayStation 4 players are opting out of the online service. PS Plus is required for online multiplayer gaming. The service costs about 50 euros per year.
The report, by the way, does not mention at all the upcoming PlayStation 4 Neo, the new “high-end PS4”. In the part of the report where the company’s future investments are presented, the new console is completely absent.
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In The Division we introduce the process and mechanics of the new raid “Dragon’s Nest” of the Underground expansion.
The raid “Dragon’s Nest” is the new endgame challenge in Ubisoft’s MMO shooter. Compared to previous incursions, it is somewhat more complex and requires more teamwork from you.
If you start the Underground expansion with good gear, Dragon’s Nest should be doable in about 20 minutes on the Hard difficulty level. The YouTuber Arekkz Gaming shows you the raid in the following video:
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This raid features the Cleaners. They have powerful flamethrower types in their ranks and bring along some nice toys to literally heat things up for you.
However, the Cleaners do not have the nasty shotgun rushers that cause serious problems in other raids. Therefore, you should worry less about enemies overwhelming you in Dragon’s Nest. This gives you time to breathe, communicate, and reposition.
The Path to the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”
The raid begins by climbing the ladder, blowing up the doors, and eliminating a few flamethrowers and other enemies. There are few cover options here, so you should try to eliminate the enemies as quickly as possible. However, you have plenty of room to back up, allowing you to retreat from the flames.
In the next room, you just need to patiently deal with the enemies so you can reach the stairs and ascend to the roof of the building. Here, the raid truly begins.
The “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”
The parking garage is divided into several areas. In each, you will encounter a “mini-boss” and additional Cleaners. Among them are also some technicians who will send explosive toy cars at you. These will ignite the surroundings, so you should destroy them before they reach you.
In hard mode, these vehicles are easy to control; however, at higher difficulty levels, they can easily wipe out an entire team if you are too close together.
Once all mobs are dealt with, four powerful Cleaners appear: The Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the bosses of this area. They spawn at four different locations and are accompanied by some adds – so watch out for the toy cars again. After defeating one of the horsemen named Death, Pestilence, War, or Famine, waves of enemies will appear. Take care of them before there are too many.
A good place to fight the Cleaners is here: just climb the stairs and take cover there. A boss will appear right below you, which you can shoot in the face. Once he is dead, the next boss will be in front of you, ready to be taken down. The other two bosses are also approaching you slowly.
Once the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are dead and you have cleaned up the rest of the adds, you can collect a lot of loot. Each boss has a loot drop chance, so you can quickly acquire high-quality loot here. It may be worthwhile to treat these Cleaners as an efficient farming method. However, how challenging they are in heroic mode remains to be seen.
The “Four Horsemen”
Firetruck – The Final Boss of Dragon’s Nest
Now you rappel down a lift shaft and fight your way through the rooms until you reach the final room. Activate the laptop and let’s go.
While an MTW is present in “Falcon Lost”, you are dealing with a Firetruck here. However, you not only have to fight through waves but also perform raid-like mechanics. Split up in the room and communicate with each other. Here’s how it works:
During the fight, adds will keep appearing to make your life difficult. However, the larger concern is the Firetruck, which regularly sets the ground on fire with its attacks. If you are standing in a red-marked zone, it’s best to run. The initial force of this Firetruck attack will not kill you with one shot – unlike the mortar fire of the MTWs. However, if you stay in it too long, the flames will chip away at your health. A high resistance to exotic damage is advisable. Keyword: Final Measure!The support station with the Mod Immunizer is also useful: it removes status effects and makes allies in the affected area immune.
During the fight, you need to activate a total of 8 switches in this room. They can be divided into four pairs, with each pair needing to be pressed simultaneously. So you need to communicate to press the button as synchronously as possible. With these switches, you will move a heavy water tank over the Firetruck. Start with the switches that are furthest away from the truck. Be careful not to get too close to the truck until the last switch pair. It has a very deadly melee attack.
With each successful pair activation, a lot of adds will come at you. After you defeat them, the Firetruck will go a bit crazy and set the whole room on fire. It seems there is no safe spot, so you must somehow cope with this damage. Therefore, once again: increase your resistance to exotic damage and remember the support station with Immunizer. This sequence repeats until the last switch pair is activated. After that, the final boss is defeated, and you can mop up the remaining adds.
The raid “Dragon’s Nest” is completed. Grab the loot.
Here you can watch the guide from our friend Schorri TV. He also has some tips:
Zenimax Online has announced when the new DLC “Shadows of the Hist” as well as Update 11 of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online will be released.
Those playing The Elder Scrolls Online on PC can start as early as August 1, while Xbox One and Playstation 4 players will have to wait until August 16. Both the new DLC and Update 11 will be released simultaneously.
Contents of the DLC – Two New Dungeons in Black Marsh
“Shadows of the Hist” is available for free to anyone with an active ESO Plus membership, while all others must pay 1,500 crowns in the Crown Store if they want to experience the new content of the DLC. This includes two new dungeons for four players, which are set in Black Marsh and provide an insight into the culture of the Argonians.
In the “Womb of Shadows,” you will search together with a group of Argonian followers of the Dark Brotherhood for defectors who want to plunge Black Marsh into chaos. In the “Ruins of Mazzatun,” you will deal with slavers who have enslaved an Argonian tribe. In the “Riddle City” of the Argonian tribe of Xit-Xaht, you will fight for the freedom of the slaves. Both dungeons will provide you with interesting loot and can also be played in veteran mode.
Change Your Appearance
The style room will also be new. Through this, you will be able to completely change your hero’s appearance. Using marks available in the Crown Store, you can change hairstyle and hair color, embellishments, facial and body painting, facial features, eye color, age, voice, and the shape of the head and body. Additionally, you can give your hero a new name and add special hairstyles, embellishments, and paint. You can also dye costumes and hats by purchasing dye stamps and colors in the Crown Store.
Update 11 for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, which launches alongside the DLC, includes among other changes:
Text chat for console versions
Improvements to the trials Aetherial Archive and The Citadel of Hel Ra including normal mode and veteran mode, revamped rewards, and level scaling
Improvements to the Dragonstar Arena including increased difficulty and revamped rewards
The ability to trade bound items in dungeons and trials with group members when picked up
The introduction of the Cyrodiil city invasion system
Increased maximum for champion points
Revising the balance of passive racial abilities
Improved Undaunted chests (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)
Improved crafting interface
Improved facial effects and animations
New achievements for each of the scaled trials
Ability tooltips that show the main task of certain abilities
Ongoing improvements to Cyrodiil performance
17 updated older gear sets that can now be looted at Champion 160
Six sets are available in the Aetherial Archive
Seven sets are available in the Citadel of Hel Ra
Four sets are available in the Dragonstar Arena
Four new crafting styles: Akatosh, Dark Brotherhood, dro-m’Athra, and Minotaurs
Riot Games has often tried to adapt the blue rune mage through updates to the game. Until now, the developers have probably not been satisfied with the changes to this champion, which is why they have developed another rework. With more options for spell combinations and an ultimate that takes his teammates on a journey, Ryze is set to establish himself again on the various maps of League of Legends.
The new abilities provide more combo potential than before – mindlessly “rolling your face on the keyboard, just make sure the ultimate is on” is no longer as successful as it was in previous patches with Ryze.
Passive – Arcane Mastery
Depending on his bonus mana, Ryze’s spells deal additional damage. Additionally, his maximum mana increases by a percentage of his ability power.
Q – Overload
Passive: All other spells, except “Overload”, reset the cooldown of “Overload” and charge a special rune. If you cast another spell while the rune is active, you can fully charge the rune. If you cast “Overload” instead of another spell, you break the rune charge.
Active: You shoot a rune projectile in a target direction, which deals damage to the first enemy it hits. If you have a fully charged rune when casting “Overload”, you gain a shield and bonus movement speed for a limited time.
W – Rune Prison
You hold a target in place and deal magic damage to the target.
Ryze’s Abilities Collage
E – Spell Cascade
The target takes magic damage and is marked with “Cascade”. The next spell that hits a target marked with “Cascade” has additional effects:
Overload jumps to nearby enemies marked with Cascade and deals additional damage.
Rune Prison now holds a target for twice as long.
Spell Cascade jumps to nearby enemies and marks them with the Cascade effect.
If you kill a target marked with Cascade, this mark jumps to nearby enemies.
R – Realm Warp
A portal opens under Ryze, teleporting allies within this portal to a target location chosen by Ryze after a few seconds. This target location cannot be directly under Ryze.
Using the Combinations of Ryze’s Spells
With the various deployment options – especially through Cascade – you should now pay more attention to which keys you need to press at which time. After you have held an opponent with your enhanced Rune Prison, you can then cut them off with well-placed ultimate. Particularly with Realm Warp, you can create surprise moments for the enemy team (and sometimes also for inattentive allies).
In Bungie’s MMO shooter Destiny, today, on June 29th, is Weapon Day on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and Xbox 360. What can Banshee-44 offer Guardians this week?
For all those Guardians who want to grab the stylish items from Banshee-44 before “Rise of Iron”, today offers a new opportunity to get in the gunsmith’s good graces and acquire his weapons. Let’s take a look at what he has to offer us this week.
Here are the test weapons this week from Destiny
To earn reputation points, you need to complete the following field test weapons for Banshee-44:
A pulse rifle from Häkke wants to gather data. Complete this against Cabal.
An Omolon fusion rifle is aimed at Vex Minotaurs.
A Suros pulse rifle wants to target Hive enemies.
A Häkke shotgun seeks to spill Hive blood.
A Häkke sniper rifle craves double kills.
These 5 weapons can now be ordered
The gunsmith offers you five forging orders that you can purchase for 2500 Glimmer. Wait a week, and you will receive your selected weapons on the next Weapon Day.
From Omolon, you can place an order for the scout rifle Cocytus SR4. If this weapon comes with a strong roll, it is excellent.
Additionally, the hand cannon Häkke Judith-D is on offer. A very powerful hand cannon.
The gunsmith also has the Häkke pulse rifle Lyudmila-D in stock. High damage type, low fire rate.
And another pulse rifle: Suros PDX-45 – with lower damage, precisely: damage 7, fire rate 73.
Finally, there’s the rocket launcher Suros JLB-42. This one is not particularly sought after.
The 47 variant is the more sought-after of the two rocket launchers from Banshee-44
These weapons can be picked up this week with these rolls
You can pick up the automatic rifle Suros ARI-41. However, there is not a particularly good roll. You can choose one with Hand-Laid Stock and Hidden Hand.
The hand cannon Judith-D also comes with meager perks. The one with Crowd Control may be the best choice.
The hand cannon Uffern HC4 comes with Roulette, Braced Frame, maximizing stability, and Life Support.
The pulse rifle Lyudmila-D comes with Sights and Injection Mold.
The sniper rifle Uzume RR4 comes with Solar Damage and has the perks One-Man Army, Fluted Barrel, and Unyielding or Mulligan.
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Cortyn took advantage of the summer sale and bought Tales of Zestiria. However, the JRPG won’t be played for a while.
Happy Wednesday everyone! Yes, it’s summer, and what is the best thing about this season? No, not the sun. No, not even the barbecues. Correct, the Steam summer sale. As befits the demon of the internet world, I also took advantage and refreshed my collection of RPGs. That’s how I ended up getting “Tales of Zestiria“, begging my roommate for an Xbox controller, and finally sitting down at the computer. After all, Tales of Zestiria is a traditional JRPG, and that needs one thing above all: plenty of time and peace.
Cheerful characters, round big eyes – just Cortyn’s thing.
And what can I say? From the start, it was exactly what I expected. A slightly overdramatic story about a fantastic world, with a somewhat simple main character who is so kind-hearted that it’s surprising he doesn’t leave a trail of pure sugar behind him or has already been assassinated 7 times due to his naivety. In summary: Exactly what I love about a JRPG.
A spoiler in the game – is that possible? Yup!
However, after about 90 minutes of gameplay (I dawdled, yes), the game presents an anime-style video sequence. And from then on, I no longer felt like playing the game. Why?
The sequence, which you can watch in the video below, reveals a lot about the upcoming story. It shows the main characters and the antagonists as well as the “important” supporting characters and clearly indicates who is on which side – I assume.
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Why does this bother me? 90% of the characters haven’t appeared in the game yet. I already know who will be important in the plot, so I don’t even need to play it anymore. Sure, I don’t know the nuances and the exact flow of the story, but with so much information that the sequence provides, I have lost the desire to continue playing at all. The game spoiled itself for me. As crazy as that may sound.
Yes, I know. In an anime, such an opening would be “completely normal” (and the song is really catchy!), but it also serves a different purpose. It aims to captivate the viewer and spark curiosity about the future – after all, it’s about ratings. In a game that I have already bought, I don’t need spoilers for the future. I already own the game; you’ve already got me hooked! And so it comes that Tales of Zestiria now disappears back into oblivion for me.
What do you think about it all? Does it not bother you to be presented with all the characters of the story right from the start? Or do you just have to accept that in an “anime game” an “anime opening” comes – spoilers and all?
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The upcoming MMORPG shooter Escape from Tarkov is becoming more and more of an interesting online game.
Now the developers have released around 15 minutes of continuous gameplay material, showcasing a mission in the game. The hero is in a large factory hall, sneaking through the corridors. He searches every corner to find new items. For example, he discovers a pistol in a suitcase, which he immediately takes and modifies with a new grip and a silencer.
Tactics and skill instead of meaningless shooting
Because noises play an important role in Escape from Tarkov. A loud shot can betray your position, which can be quite dangerous. Other players are present in the factory, and firefights break out. These show that in the MMO, you shouldn’t act like in a conventional shooter and rush at enemies shooting wildly. Rather, tactics are required. You look for hiding spots and cover, trying to locate the opponent’s position. Well-aimed shots and the skillful use of grenades are much more effective than shooting aimlessly around.
The scenario ultimately ends when the player reaches the exit of the factory. Escape from Tarkov will initially be released in several “episodes” containing different scenarios. This way, you progress through the story. In the end, you will have unlocked a large, continuous world.
Soon you can take action yourself
If you are interested in the shooter MMORPG Escape from Tarkov and want to know how it plays, what the skills look like, and how the role-playing elements work with the shooter features, then keep August 4th free. Because on this day, the alpha will start. You can purchase founder packages on the official website, one version of which grants access to the alpha. You can watch the new gameplay video right here:
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Black Desert is rolling out the next big update. We will tell you what is included in the Valencia Update (Part 1).
Valencia expands Black Desert by 30%
Summer is really heating up, and the world of Black Desert is also getting hot. Today, on June 29, 2016, maintenance work is scheduled for Black Desert, lasting from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A large patch will also be applied, which has been known to players for some time as “Valencia Update 1”. We have listed for you what awaits in the new zone.
For those who have already exhausted the vastness of Black Desert, fresh tasks are provided, as more than 500 new quests will be added to the game. Overall, the game world will grow by a whopping 30%.
Apart from that, there are also new features and improvements, such as guild houses, new mounts in the form of camels and elephants, as well as whale hunting. The enchantment system will be even more powerful and now offers bonuses of up to +20. As a new login reward for those who regularly check into the game, there is an adorable companion: the penguin. Those who have the waddling bird by their side will reduce the time required for AFK fishing to catch fish on land – and he will also help with looting. This companion will not be available for purchase in the shop; he is exclusively for all loyal fans. A first impression of the new features is provided by this trailer:
https://youtu.be/2oRRFDB-CHQ
For the Siege Warfare, a second test week will begin soon, after the errors from the first test have been fixed. If the second week is completed successfully and without major issues, this mode will soon become a permanent part of the game.
However, when Part 2 of the Valencia Update will be released is still unknown.
For more news, articles, and guides on the MMORPG, you can find them on our Black Desert game page.
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The ranked game mode of Overwatch for PC players is here! We reveal everything you need to know about the latest feature of the hero shooter.
The ranked system is live – the first season begins
Last night at witching hour, it finally happened. Since today, June 29, 2016, Overwatch finally has a ranked game mode (at least on the PC version!). Without significant downtime of the servers, players could immediately jump into the new game mode after installing the patch. Those brave enough to prove themselves and how good they really are at Overwatch (and especially: how well they can work in a team) can now venture into the “Ranked System”. Console players, however, will have to wait until next week.
But how does it all work and what has changed since the beta?
To get started, you must have reached at least level 25. The first 10 games are now placement matches. Your starting rating will be determined based on your performance during these games – it will be somewhere between 1 and 100. Even during the placement matches, you can earn “Competitive Points” in the event of a victory, which can later be exchanged for golden weapons – a new form of character customization. Since these weapons are not available in loot boxes, they remain an exclusive reward for players of the ranked mode.
The placement matches determine your skill rating. Who can surpass Cortyn with 8 wins: 2 losses?
Otherwise, little has changed fundamentally in the game. On the “Capture” maps (Lijiang Tower, Nepal, and Ilios), a “Best of 5” is now played instead of a “Best of 3”, and on the other maps, there is a forward and backward round. The team with the best performance wins. The “performance” is determined by the progress on the individual maps. Capturing control points and escorting the payload is rewarded with victory points – the team with more points wins. In the event of a tie, there is a “Sudden Death”, meaning an extension on the respective map to determine the final winner.
A season in the ranked game mode lasts approximately 3 months. However, the first season is slightly shorter and ends after just 6 weeks – on August 18. Then, depending on the achieved rank, there will be a hefty amount of “Competitive Points” on top.
If you don’t yet feel fit for the ranked game mode, check out our numerous guides on the different heroes and learn some tricks and tips:
In Destiny, the June Iron Banner is running. We are looking at the rolls of Lord Saladin’s weapons.
Last night, Lord Saladin kicked off the Iron Banner for June. However, this came with a double delay: first, it was postponed by a whole week because Update 2.3.0 brought some issues, then it had to be pushed back a few hours because Bungie wanted to carry out maintenance first.
Meanwhile, the servers are back up. Guardians have been diligently flocking to the Crucible since last night to rank up in the Iron Banner and to acquire the tasty event rewards from Lord Saladin. But is it worth it?
Beforehand: The following weapons can be acquired with fixed perks directly from the “Rise of Iron” star. The weapons dropped in the Crucible may have different properties.
Bretomart’s Defense – A machine gun with a solid roll
Once you reach Iron Banner rank 4, Lord Saladin will grant you Bretomart’s Defense machine gun for 90 Legendary Marks. The machine gun comes with Solar damage.
The perks are:
Spray and Play: When the magazine is empty, reload speed is increased.
Control of the Masses: Kills grant temporary bonus damage.
You have the choice between:
Adaptive Frame: Increases weapon stability.
Hand-Laid Stock: Increased stability (more than Adaptive Frame), but reduced range.
Reinforced Barrel: Increased range, but reduced stability.
For machine guns, both range and stability are useful. Here you will have to try out for yourself which perk works best for you.
Furthermore, you have the choice between Improved Ballistics, Drop Mag, and Field Choke, which can influence range, impact, and recoil.
If you don’t own Bretomart’s Defense yet, you can grab it here without hesitation. The rolls are solid.
Colovance’s Duty – A strong scout rifle for the Iron Banner
With rank 5 and 90 Legendary Marks, the scout rifle Colovance’s Duty is yours. This is worth it.It comes with these perks:
Control of the Masses: Kills grant temporary bonus damage.
Hidden Hand: The weapon improves target acquisition – especially useful for the Crucible and the Iron Banner.
Additionally, you have the choice between:
Perfect Balance: Recoil is extremely low.
Reinforced Frame: Increased stability but reduced magazine size.
Custom Optics: Precision lens for better zoom.
Here you want either Perfect Balance or Reinforced Frame. If you can manage with less ammo, the Reinforced Frame provides excellent stability.
Furthermore, you have the choice between Red Dot OAS, Long Range Lens LLS3, and True Sight OV. Tip: Red Dot OAS.
Colovance’s Duty with this roll is a very strong scout rifle. If you reach rank 5, don’t miss out on this gem.
To rank up efficiently, don’t forget the bounties from Lord Saladin. Also equip shaders and emblems. And then head into the conflict.
In the following video, you can see these two weapons as well as the class-specific armor pieces from this Iron Banner:
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In Asia, MMORPGs are celebrated differently than in this country.
One can see this, for example, with the upcoming MMORPG Revelation Online. For this online role-playing game, two TV series will be launched. The story of the MMO was written by Jiang Nan, a bestselling author known in China, who was voted the best fantasy author of the year 2015 in China. So there is a lot of story in the game, which is also reflected in the fact that quests and events will be presented via cutscenes.
Focus on Story
The developers want players to be drawn into the story from the very first minute. The story is told through several chapters that offer around 100 hours of story material.
The MMORPG Revelation Online also aims to impress through the presentation of an exciting story, and it seems to be so well received that it has been packaged into two TV series. Allegedly, not only the MMO will be released in the West, but also the series. However, not much is known about this yet, except that the first one will be available starting in 2018. Moreover, only one of the two will be an animated series.
Take to the skies!
You can take a look at the online game even earlier. Because a beta is set to start in the fall of this year.You can register for this on the official website. Revelation Online will focus on flying. You can either move through the air as a kind of angelic being or use a winged mount. This way, you can reach places you would never get to on foot. There will also be battles above the clouds. Soon we will also present an interview we conducted with the developers.
You can watch a trailer for the story of Revelation Online right here:
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