According to several sources, the upcoming football simulation FIFA 17 will run on the Frostbite engine. This engine is already used in several EA games, such as Battlefield, Star Wars: Battlefront, or Need For Speed.
As Game Informer reports, EA’s sports games are gradually being transitioned to the Frostbite engine. This graphics engine was originally developed by DICE and provides stunning visuals in Battlefield, among other games. The information was allegedly provided to Game Informer by several anonymous sources.
This engine switch is expected to take place with FIFA 17, which will subsequently ensure the visual representation of virtual football events. Gradually, we can also expect transitions in the NFL, NHL, and NBA series, according to the sources.
So far, these games – including FIFA 16 – run on the Ignite engine, which was announced in 2013. If the sources are to be believed, FIFA 17 will not be the first game that EA Sports equips with Frostbite technology: The golf game Rory McIlroy PGA Tour already used this engine in 2015.
We can be curious about what graphic boost this transition will give to the FIFA football simulation. However, official announcements are still pending, so we should take the sources’ information cautiously.
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Even though GTA 5 Online is popular among fans, support will eventually be discontinued.
At a conference, Take-Two’s CEO “Strauss Zelnick” commented on the future of GTA 5 Online, stating that the game was never intended to be a “permanent game.” Although it is currently one of Rockstar Games’ main sources of income (It is said to have generated over $500,000,000 in revenue from microtransactions), it will not be supported by Rockstar forever.
The GTA 5 franchise is expected to take a break at some point
Strauss Zelnick also stated that the player numbers and statistics of the game are likely to moderate soon, as GTA 5 Online will have been out for 3 years in October. “Our goal was never to make GTA 5 permanent. It is particularly important that the game is not permanent. At some point, the franchise should take a break.”
But before the game takes a break, one of the largest updates GTA 5 Online has ever received is on the way. Thousands of fans are already looking forward to this expansion for the online mode. The big update is scheduled to hit the servers of GTA 5 Online on 7.06.2016.
Unlike the NBA and WWE titles from Take-Two, franchises should be allowed to take a break to fully realize the potential of a game. To prevent games from becoming boring or monotonous, they do not want to release them annually.
“When asked why we do not release our non-sport titles annually, we say that these titles need to rest on one hand, and on the other hand, we always want to deliver the highest quality. Quality takes time – It can’t be done annually,” says Zelnick.
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Today afternoon, on June 2nd, an “Xbox One” exclusive patch comes to The Division.
After the PC was updated last week and the PS4 received a patch a few days ago, it’s now the Xbox One’s turn.
Shortly after 3 PM, the Xbox agents should restart the client and download the patch. It will be about 2.8 GB in size. There should be no server downtime: Once you’ve downloaded the patch, you can dive back into the apocalypse-stricken New York right away.
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As with the patches on the other platforms, the issue with the user interface is being fixed. This bug caused the UI to overlap and affected the player experience.
Coming soon to Heroes of the Storm are the revamped ranked matches, but the new unranked draft mode will also be integrated into Blizzard’s MOBA. Read here what it’s all about.
“We want to establish the unranked team selection as the preferred game mode for players who want to play a team selection game with a few friends or want a more structured gaming experience without the pressure of a ranked match.” This is what Blizzard says in the BattleNet blog about the unranked team selection mode in Heroes of the Storm.
Because the new game mode, where you can play in a team but are not exposed to the stress of a looming rank loss, will be added to the ranked matches in mid-June. Since this mode also has its own selection algorithm, the queues for player selection and opponent search should be very short.
Rankings and Uncertainty
By the way, the player assignment ranking for unranked team games and hero league games will initially be based on the quick match ranking at the beginning of the new game mode. Only after Season 1 will the player assignment ranking of the unranked team mode serve as the basis.
Moreover, the so-called “uncertainty” in ranked games and both hero and team leagues is to be significantly increased. Uncertainty indicates how well the system knows you and can classify you in terms of skill. However, to give you a chance to reposition yourself, the values will be increased and only lowered again through victories. According to Blizzard, this is supposed to allow for fairer rounds.
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Overwatch has a level system that regularly rewards us with loot boxes and new portrait frames. And you can show off with a high rank, by the way. That’s why a particularly ambitious player has already hit level 100 after just a few days with the support of his girlfriend and energy drinks.
The majority of players who seclude themselves in their rooms for several days, playing Blizzard’s new hero shooter Overwatch for 13 hours a day, probably won’t have a partner for long. However, the Overwatch enthusiast and Reddit user FenderOverwatch is different. His girlfriend has lovingly and selflessly taken care of him and brought crates of energy drinks to support her partner in his epic challenge: to reach level 100 in Overwatch in the shortest time!
After 92 hours of gameplay, of which over 30 as Pharah, Fender finally succeeded and even consumed “only” one crate of Red Bull. “I often wondered what I was doing here. Then I remembered, “Payload” of course! LOL!”, Fender says about his gaming marathon, of which he streamed the last part on Twitch. You can watch the recording under the provided link. A picture of his success was quickly published by FenderOverwatch on Reddit and Imgur . You can check out his statistics on MasterOverwatch by the way.
What do you think about such achievements? Impressive or a total waste of time? And would you support your partner the same way if he or she wanted to do something like that, or would it be a reason for a serious relationship crisis or even a breakup for you? Let us know and write it in the comments!
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After the Engineers Update for the space MMO Elite Dangerous was released, there has been a lot of criticism.
The AI of NPC enemies has been improved with the update, and NPCs can also take advantage of the upgrades that players can acquire for ships through the Engineers. This has led to a massacre, especially since high-level NPCs are now so powerful that players can sometimes take them out with a single shot.
NPCs are suddenly way too powerful
Accordingly, there have been many complaints about this new “crazy, extreme Bruce Lee AI.” While before the update, most NPC enemies were just cannon fodder, it is now the other way around. The NPCs dismantle the players, leading to a lot of frustration. The developers have already spoken out and promised to make changes to the AI. They especially want to prevent NPCs from using the Engineers’ upgrades. Overall, improved behavior of the NPCs and a higher difficulty level, especially for NPCs with higher ranks, is desired.
Developers take criticism to heart
In addition, a new subforum for Elite Dangerous has been set up, where players can report bugs for the Horizons expansion – which also includes the Engineers Update. Here, players can post all unusual things they notice from the new updates.
Among them, for example, the extremely aggressive behavior of some NPCs reported by many players, who even attack players when there is no bounty on them, or that the cargo hold is suddenly overloaded.
There are also reports of overpowered and bugged weapons. The developers will read these bug reports carefully and respond accordingly.
In the upcoming shooter Battlefield 1, there were some internal debates about the game’s setting.
What are the cool kids of today concerned about? Their smartphones? Fashion? The latest games? In this list, something as “old-fashioned” as history probably isn’t at the top of the list.
Such thoughts were also shared by the responsible people at Battlefield 1, according to EA’s Chief Financial Officer, Blake Jorgensen. Apparently, there were concerns within the company that younger players might not even know that World War I actually took place. Therefore, there were “some debates” within EA about whether this was the right choice for an FPS shooter in 2016.
The setting of Battlefield 1 was in jeopardy
But it wasn’t just concerns about the possible knowledge gaps of young gamers that led to internal discussions: There were also early thoughts that monotonous trench battles might not be fun. However, the “World War I” setting offers much more than that. When the developers presented their ideas to Electronic Arts, the project received the green light.
Jorgensen said:
I think what people don’t know about World War I is the technological change during the war. People started the war on horseback and ended it with airplanes and tanks and warships and submarines. And that is a huge opportunity for us to make a video game out of it.
Additionally, Jorgensen emphasizes the enormous geographical possibilities for the “Battlefield 1” content: After all, World War I took place not only all over Europe, but there were also theaters of conflict in North America, Asia, and even the Pacific.
Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 are released within 3 weeks
One thing that EA, according to Jorgensen, is not worried about at all: That their FPS shooters Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 could interfere with each other and spoil each other’s sales figures. Both shooters will be released this year, and it has now been revealed that they will be very close together:
The games from EA are both supposed to be released within 3 weeks. Since we already know that BF1 will be released on October 21, we can expect Titanfall 2 between September 30 and November 11.
In The Division there were issues with today’s patch, which was supposed to be available after maintenance.
Today, during the long maintenance, several bugs were supposed to be fixed and the “Clear Skies” challenge mode was to be activated. A patch from Massive was already ready. However, there seemed to be issues, and the developers now have to pull the emergency brake: No patch today, so no bug fixes and no “Clear Skies” on Challenging!
No Challenge Mode of “Clear Skies” on June 2nd
For this reason, the maintenance that was scheduled until 1 PM has been unexpectedly shortened, so agents can play again at 12 PM. Accordingly, the weekly situation report, the State of the Game, was also unexpectedly short, which was this time led by Community Developer Yannick Banchereau – and not by Hamish Bode.
He explains that a lot was supposed to change in The Division today. However, there were issues with the patch, which means that all game changes must be postponed.
The following changes were supposed to come today:
Activation of “Clear Skies” on Challenging: The patch was also supposed to include several bug fixes for this raid, which is why the new difficulty level cannot simply be unlocked.
Reset of daily high-value targets: If you are currently in a friend’s squad, and they take a HVT mission and you complete it together, that mission will appear as completed for you – even if it is actually supposed to be completed on future days. The fix for this is ready, but it cannot be implemented today.
DZ06 Teleport: If you enter a specific spot in the DZ06 underground, you will be teleported to a checkpoint. This bug is basically already fixed. It just cannot be made available today.
All of this is now postponed. We can expect unscheduled maintenance and a server downtime in the near future during which the changes will come. However, these will likely not take place today.
The developers apologize profusely and emphasize that the patch must be “perfect” so that the player experience is not unnecessarily impacted.
More info from the State of the Game:
The challenge mode of Clear Skies is supposed to be a completely new experience. Massive is curious who will conquer this challenge first. Without highly leveled agents, however, one cannot master the mission.
The problem with the user interface is now solved for PC and PS4. The fix for Xbox One is also ready, but they do not yet know when it can be made available.
The agents now spend twice as much time in the open world as before the update. The high-value targets are well received. By the way, it is intentional that these mostly drop parts of the “Lone Wolf” set.
Since the update, Massive has noticed significant improvements in the “overall balance”. Further data is being collected before detailed weapon balance changes are made. Here, they want to proceed in such a way that not only the weapon types are adjusted broadly but also the weapons individually.
Another statistic on seizing loot on the ropes in the Dark Zone: On average, 7% of all pickups are sabotaged. Only 3% of those are successful. And only 20% of the successful agents have escaped with the loot alive.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, we present a few tips and tricks on how to use fusion rifles effectively.
The April update a few weeks ago not only brought new content but also some weapon balance changes in Destiny. As part of these changes, fusion rifles were boosted with stability, making them an interesting option for many Guardians again. Before the update, sniper rifles and shotguns clearly dominated the special weapon slot.
Now fusion rifles are also seen more frequently in the Crucible. We present a few tips on how to approach this weapon class.
Beginner Tips for Fusion Rifles
Every shot from a fusion rifle requires a certain charge time. Depending on the archetype, this can be longer or shorter. Generally, the longer it takes to fire a charge, the more devastating the impact.
To avoid going down in the Crucible before you have fired a shot, follow these tips:
Especially as a beginner, it’s better to take a passive approach: Let the enemy Guardians come to you and be ready to blast them away with the fusion rifle.
If someone appears on your radar, keep your finger on the trigger and rhythmically charge the weapon. Always be aware of your surroundings: Where might the enemy appear?
If the enemy is very close and could come around the corner at any moment, it’s not a big deal if you release a charge early – he might be rushing in at that moment. Prepare the weapon again immediately.
Fusion rifles have a high ammunition capacity compared to other special weapons. You can use them aggressively – especially when you are darting around corners where you suspect enemies.
If an enemy stands in front of you and you fire a charge at him, switch immediately to your primary weapon. Quickly finish him off with that if he is not already dealt with.
An excellent fusion rifle, which you can acquire at the Future War Cult, is The Empty. It has strong attributes in impact and stability and is considered a top weapon with the given perks.
How to Aim with Fusion Rifles in Destiny
With fusion rifles, you do not aim to score precision hit after precision hit. Each charge consists of multiple “bullets.” Your goal is to pump as many of them into the enemy as possible.
To achieve this, aim roughly at the middle of the body. If the enemy is further away, aim a bit lower. Each fusion rifle has a tendency to shoot higher or lower.
The Influence of Stats on Fusion Rifles
The respective stats influence your fusion rifles as follows:
Charge Time: Indicates how quickly the fusion rifle charges.
Impact: This is the damage of the fusion rifle. It lies between 37-50 per “bullet.”
Range: This increases the speed of the “bullets.”
Stability: Stability constrains the “bullets” so that they fly tightly towards the enemies. Especially for kills at longer distances or for fusion rifles with lower damage, you need a high value here to ensure as many bullets hit the target.
Reload: The reload speed of the fusion rifle.
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Like other weapon classes, fusion rifles come with random perks. Which ones suit you best depends on your personal playstyle. Generally, you can look out for the following perks that enhance fusion rifles:
Snapshot: Aiming with this weapon increases the effectiveness.
Hidden Hand: This weapon improves target acquisition.
Hot-Swap: readied this weapon grants a short period of bonus precision.
The fusion rifle Aschrabenflug, which you can exclusively win in the Iron Banner, holds a special position here: It can receive all possible perks for fusion rifles.
More tips and hints:
Fusion rifles can shine in “air combat”, especially with the perks Icarus and Hip-Fire.
Always pay attention to your positioning. If you are standing in open space, you are standing wrong!
You should know the map well for this. When you know where suitable spots are, you can ambush unsuspecting Guardians and let them float away elegantly.
Do you play with fusion rifles in the Crucible? What tips do you have? Which fusion rifle do you use?
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In the shooter Doom, a “devilish” Easter egg has been discovered. It is hidden in a song from the game.
The new shooter Doom has made a strong impression on many fans and received excellent reviews. Apparently, the hellishly fast-paced shooter has also positively surprised some critics.
Now Doom is making headlines with a surprising discovery: It contains a satanic secret within a song.
Pentagrams and the number of the devil in Doom
The Redditor Tomcb has listened to – and viewed – the Doom soundtrack “Cyberdemon” more closely and made an exciting discovery: The song reveals its true face only when displayed in a spectrogram.
A spectrogram is a visual representation of the frequency spectrum, and what “Cyberdemon” reveals here fits the hellish setting of Doom like a glove: Pentagrams (five-pointed stars associated with occultism and Satanism) and the number 666, the number of the devil, are formed.
The YouTubers NERD SAUCE and FaceLikeTheSun demonstrate this Easter egg in moving pictures:
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It is definitely fascinating to see what hidden details the developers have filled Doom with. Rarely has the saying been more fitting: The devil is in the details!
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Today, a new weekly ISAC mission starts in Tom Clancy’s The Division. This brings an exclusive item as a reward.
Every Thursday, a fresh ISAC mission is available. Even though it is renewed on Tuesday according to the in-game timer, you still have time to complete it from Thursday to Thursday, each at 2 AM.
Ubisoft provides a short video alongside this mission, which your orange watch regularly receives. This presents some background information and aims to add more excitement and depth to the mission.
You can watch the video from Ubisoft below:
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This is the ISAC mission starting June 2nd in The Division
This week, the situation regarding Division technician Simon Keyes has calmed down somewhat. After turbulent weeks, during which he could often count on our help, Simon and the ISAC node are well protected. Also, the black market dealer named “E”, who supported us in the past weeks, is safe.
Now, you will receive a message from Agent Rainer, who wants to help you divert the dangers for the ISAC node. He is currently on his way – but he must first pass through the Dark Zone.
This is the weekly ISAC mission:
Eliminate 50 elite enemies: You need to neutralize 50 elite enemies in the Dark Zone. An allied SHD agent is fighting through the Dark Zone. You must help him by eliminating enemy forces that may get too close.
As a reward, in addition to 3 Division Tech, you will receive an exclusive ISAC Esmay jacket.
Last week, you could earn a special beanie through the ISAC mission. We will likely be able to complete the entire ISAC set through these missions in the coming weeks.
Overwatch creates bizarre moments due to the free hero selection at times. For example, when I had to face a team of six Meis with my team!
Mei, the adorable polar explorer, is one of the most controversial heroines from Overwatch. Some find her completely useless and a waste of space, while others swear by the cute Chinese character, and some even find her totally OP and would like to see her nerfed into the ground! For my part, I can’t do much with Mei, as her gameplay doesn’t suit me. However, I will never underestimate Mei again after the following experience!
They are everywhere!
Since Overwatch was released, there hasn’t been a day when I haven’t played a few hours of Blizzard’s hero shooter with my friends in the evening. We have become a good team and play well together. However, a few days ago, our endurance was severely tested, as there was constantly a Mei somewhere, separating our team with ice blocks and eliminating individual members in isolation.
Yes, it really happened….
No matter how many of the little fur bundles we shot down, new ones kept coming. Eventually, one of us looked at the team list, and indeed: The whole damn enemy team consisted of Meis! To understand what we experienced in the next few minutes, you have to live it – I believe. But I will still try to convey it somehow and overcome this trauma.
CC Cold Shock Trauma
Yes, I consciously write trauma. Because there is hardly anything more annoying in a competitive online game than being hindered by CC effects when you are desperately mashing the keys, but your character no longer responds. Often, you can only watch helplessly as you are chewed up by the opponent.
So cute, but so mean!
This is incredibly frustrating. Especially when you are constantly held up by something in CC, since Mei can do nothing else but stop and slow down the opponent. Whenever a Mei was in range, we would slow down and freeze in place. And even if one or two of them were affected, there was always a third Mei around to execute our now frozen heroes with icicle headshots. Icy cold revenge, so to speak!
Winter is coming!
Almost more frustrating was Mei’s defensive ability. Because when we finally took one of them under fire, it often happened that the beast simply encased itself in an ice block and became invulnerable while weathering our attacks. Losing what we thought was a sure kill was even more frustrating than being stuck in CC. Of course, then her sisters would come rushing in and frost us again with ice.
Here she goes into cold paralysis again. That’s annoying!
But the peak of horror was the moment when we wanted to defend a point, and several Meis simultaneously activated their ultimates, turning a huge area into an icy death trap. I still get chills down my spine today when I think about it.
We fought fiercely against the Mei flood for several rounds, and only through extreme effort could we ultimately win by a narrow margin. But due to the extremely stressful abilities of the Meis, this was the hardest-earned victory in my Overwatch career so far.
That’s it for my WTF moment in Overwatch. And now that I’ve been able to write about it, it’s kind of funny. Has anything like this happened to you before? Let us know and write it in the comments!
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After the MMORPG Neverwinter has been available for PC and Xbox One, a version for PlayStation 4 has now been announced!
Already this summer, PS4 owners should be able to enjoy the action MMORPG. A specific date will be announced later. The game will include all content of the base game and the controls will support the touchpad of the PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controller. How exactly, has not yet been revealed. Additionally, party chat will be supported.
Neverwinter will be released as a Free2Play title. PlayStation Plus will not be required.
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Neverwinter also immerses you on the PlayStation 4 into the fantasy realm of Faerun and there to the Sword Coast around the namesake city Neverwinter. You will fight against many monsters such as Tiamat, Demogorgon, Orcus, Valindra, and many other opponents from the world of D&D. In addition, you will explore legendary places like Icewind Dale and the Underdark. Along the way, you will encounter many famous heroes like the drow Drizzt Do’Urden, known from the novels of author R.A. Salvatore.
Neverwinter places great importance on exciting adventures and accessibility. You will face great challenges together with friends as you protect the city of Neverwinter from dark threats. Your quests will also lead you to areas outside the city and you may build a own stronghold together with your guild. You will need to protect this stronghold not only from monsters but also from raids by rival guilds. The MMORPG is based on modified rules from the Dungeons & Dragons rule set of the fourth edition. Hundreds of quests, battles against boss monsters, PvP challenges, and more await you this summer also on PlayStation 4.
A new module – Next expansion coming for PC
Perfect World and Cryptic Studios have also announced the new module Storm King’s Thunder, in which you will travel to the realm of Bryn Shander, where you will deal with rebellious giants. The module is expected to be released in August for the PC version of Neverwinter. The console versions will follow later.
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Ubisoft apparently has plans for a movie adaptation of their MMO shooter: Starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
Ubisoft seems to be launching an offensive regarding film adaptations of their successful games. A few weeks after the release of the trailer for the Assassin’s Creed film, a film adaptation of The Division is now on the plan.
The Division Movie – Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
The setting of The Division is undoubtedly suited for an emotional and action-packed film: The post-apocalypse in New York, a deadly virus, dangerous factions, death, fear, and betrayal around every corner – films have been made from far less ingredients.
Jake Gyllenhaal
According to a report from Variety, Jake Gyllenhaal will be a star in the cast of this film. Additionally, the actor from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Southpaw, or Nightcrawler is also said to take on a producer role in the “The Division” film adaptation. Currently, Ubisoft is still looking for a writer for the story, it is said.
It will probably take a while before we can admire our agents on the big screen, as they ensure law and order in the post-apocalypse. At the moment, the official confirmation is still missing.
We are excited and will keep you updated!
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The Elder Scrolls Online has a few less players, but since they are cheaters, no one will miss them. Zenimax has surprisingly improved the anti-cheat systems and caught a few fraudsters red-handed.
No one likes cheaters, and the developers at Zenimax are no exception. Therefore, they have surprisingly upgraded the anti-cheat systems significantly for some hackers and caught a whole gang of villains red-handed.
Dhe 43 cheaters who were caught within the first 24 hours had no mercy to expect and were all permanently banned. According to Zenimax, the anti-cheat measures in The Elder Scrolls Online are specifically designed against the currently prevalent cheat tools and are significantly influenced by player feedback.
The statement indicates that Zenimax is thereby defending against an influx of people using third-party programs. According to Zenimax, this has increased recently.
Since yesterday, the new DLC Dark Brotherhood is live on PC; players on PS4 and Xbox One still have to wait for about two weeks:
In Overwatch there have been small errors. A number of windows on King’s Row seem to have been overlooked during quality control.
A Forgotten Window – Bug or Easter Egg in Overwatch?
Although Blizzard makes an effort to release its games as error-free as possible, there are always small bugs that amuse those who find them. Overwatch is no exception, as a small error in level design has also sneaked into the final version of the shooter.
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On the “King’s Row” map, there is the facade of a house adorned with large windows and a door – or at least one would think so. However, once you enter the building, both the windows and the door are missing, and instead, a solid wall decorates this part of the room. Did the homeowner simply lose the will to see a payload pass by his property every day?
It is more likely that a level designer simply overlooked this small error. It could also be an Easter Egg that was intentionally placed. In that case, we have no idea what it is supposed to reference.
You can find more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.
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Update 9:25 AM: There is still no official changelog. However, on the known issues page, Massive states that a problem with the reset of the daily high-end objectives is being resolved, as well as a bug in the Dark Zone: If you enter a specific location in DZ06, you will be teleported to a checkpoint. These issues will seemingly be addressed today.
Original report:
So far, it has not been specified what will be changed during this extensive maintenance work. A new hotfix may come to fix all the issues after Update 1.2 in The Division.
Furthermore, we strongly believe that the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” will be available. Agents have basically been craving this challenge since the launch of the Conflict update.
The following tweet was posted by Massive yesterday:
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Therefore, we are probably not leaning too far out the window when we assume: Starting today around 1 PM, we can face the Rikers at Columbus Circle on “Challenging” difficulty.
Many agents were expecting the release of the Challenge Mode already on Tuesday: So far, Massive has stated that it would be playable one week after Update 1.2. And 1.2 was released last week on a Tuesday. We have already addressed the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” here.
As soon as there is concrete information about today’s changes, you will find it here.
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Every game world of an MMORPG also includes a weather system to support the simulation of the world. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen will also offer weather.
However, the world in the MMO is somewhat different from other fantasy worlds, as fragments from other planets frequently fall, which can have devastating effects. The energies of both worlds then merge but cannot stabilize, which can lead to unpredictable atmospheric disturbances.
The atmosphere system will be linked to the player’s perception ability, as it is often not immediately apparent whether such a disturbance is present. The disturbances can occur in large or small areas and have various effects on the living beings within them. For example, one might suddenly grow or shrink, lose the ability to speak, feel fear, be confused, or simply not be oneself anymore. It can therefore be very dangerous to overlook such an atmospheric disturbance and inadvertently stumble into it.
Extreme Weather Conditions
In addition, regular weather exists in the world of the MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, which can be extreme. For instance, someone entering an ice landscape can actually freeze there. In a desert, on the other hand, it is possible to die of thirst.
Every player can adapt to climate zones by increasing their resistances in various areas and thus survive longer there. Overall, there are planned to be six climate zones with five different “hardness levels”.
The 6 “extreme climates” that are planned: Frigid, Scorching, Toxic, Anaerobic, Pressure, and Windshear.
The world of the MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is therefore a very dangerous place. Not only because there are monsters lurking, but also due to the weather, climate, and atmospheric disturbances. Thus, one should always be well prepared when traveling into the wilderness. Pantheon is currently in a pre-alpha phase and is set to be released in 2017.
Overwatch can currently only be played in unranked matches. The ranked mode is still awaited. But when is it coming?
Blizzard has caused confusion about Overwatch on Twitter. They responded to fans in the conversation that the ranked mode would be released in mid to late July.
The news wires were burning worldwide. “The mode is being postponed again by a month. Oh God, Blizzard. We really want to play ranked! What are you doing?”
No, nothing is being postponed. Blizzard made the typical mistake and confused June with July. Through Twitter, the site of the outrage, they then sent an apology.
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So command back, all good: The June date remains. Ranked play should start in mid or late this month.
Mein MMO says:Well, if one were reasonable and finally renamed June to Beberoum, the month to praise the great beaver, such problems would no longer exist.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, there is a way to multiply your Exotic Shards.
An Exotic Shard is described as “a remnant that seems to be alive.” In the endgame of Destiny, it is needed in large quantities by Guardians to infuse other items into Exotics. This allows you to increase the power level of exotic items.
To ensure you always have enough shards in your inventory, our friend Nexxoss Gaming shows you a trick on how to efficiently “farm” these items:
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For this method to work, you need to make some preparations beforehand. You need:
At least one Exotic Shard
Plenty of Glimmer
A variety of Light Particles
A Heavy Telemetry
Here’s how it works:
Fly to the Tower and walk to the Exotic Weapon Schematics. You will find these in the large room where Zavala, Ikora Rey, and Cayde-6 chat about important Vanguard matters. Here you’ll find a collection of all the exotic weapons you’ve had so far.
Now buy exotic machine guns or rocket launchers. These cost one Exotic Shard and 2500 Glimmer each. Therefore, you need at least one shard and enough Glimmer beforehand.
Now activate the Heavy Telemetry: This causes the development of heavy weapons to be accelerated for 30 minutes. If you don’t have any telemetry in stock, you can buy it from the weapons master for 250 Glimmer and 5 weapon parts.
Now it’s time to use the Light Particles: Equip the heavy weapon you’ve acquired and pump it full of Light Particles. This gives the exotic weapon experience. With six Light Particles, the heavy weapon is fully leveled up.
Now you dismantle this leveled-up weapon and receive two Exotic Shards.
So you can quickly gain multiple Exotic Shards using one Exotic Shard, Glimmer, and some Light Particles. This process can be repeated indefinitely – until you run out of Glimmer or Light Particles.
Nexxoss Gaming gives the following additional tip: Before investing the Light Particles, you can fill the other slots with items that also need to be leveled up. Here even blue items are worthwhile: When you dismantle them in their leveled-up form, they also yield Light Particles.
Note: For this method, heavy exotic weapons are recommended, as primary and special weapons require more Light Particles before they grant you two shards.
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