Survival is currently in trend and so are MMOs – therefore, more and more developers are trying to combine the two, as what worked in ARK: Survival Evolved could also work for the MMO Rokh. We ask ourselves: What is Rokh?
Rokh is a survival sandbox MMORPG that takes you to the inhospitable planet Mars. There are no predetermined missions or quests. You determine your story. Survival is the top priority, and this very struggle for everything that secures your survival is meant to make the appeal of the game and lead to exciting adventures. However, you will not be able to survive alone. You need to team up with other players.
New on Mars
You embody a newcomer on Mars, who sets out in their spacesuit to find water, food, air, or protection from radiation. Because at some point the life support system in your suit will fail, and by then you should have found enough resources to survive. Together with friends, you build a base that serves as a starting point for your expeditions. You craft useful items like tools and weapons and trade with other players. The game world is about 400 km² large and is full of dangers. The Unreal Engine 4 is used to provide a realistic landscape.
What about PvP?
There has been no discussion about PvP yet, but it is mentioned that one should always be cautious, as you never know whether another player is a friend or an enemy. This certainly sounds a lot like an open PvP system. Hopefully, the developers will provide more precise information about this.
The MMORPG Rokh is to be funded through a Kickstarter campaign. Until June 5, the developers want to raise at least 100,000 Euros. Anyone interested in the game concept, can participate in the crowdfunding.
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In Destiny , Bungie has selected the Videos of the Week. But we in Germany do not get to enjoy all of them.
Unfortunately, we cannot show you the actual Video of the Week that Bungie has chosen. It is not available in Germany because it violates GEMA rights as a song parody.
In second place, Bungie has set something completely different: a “Crota Solo Speedrun World Record.” GEMA has no issues with you watching that:
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That’s all from Bungie. Our Video of the Week is this one. It reminds of the brave little tailor, only that he does not catch flies with a stroke but Guardians.
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Every weekend, they offer Skirmish. This turns the Battle Royale into a slightly different variant. This weekend, only “small arms” were allowed, specifically pistols, crossbows, and bows. During the weekend, there were also special skins from the Air Drops.
The Skirmishes are set to be repeated throughout May, and then they plan to establish a regular Skirmish with different rulesets.
Meanwhile, the announcement of a change is causing an uproar. The start of the matches is supposed to be simultaneous for everyone in a few weeks. Players fear longer waiting times and advantages for players who act as a team. So far, players start, depending on their loading times, earlier than others in a match.
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Communication and fun are the be-all and end-all in Overwatch. The emote wheel can save a lot of frustration.
Cool poses and clear announcements at the push of a button
Since there is no way to customize the characters in Overwatch through talents or traits, Blizzard has taken a different approach here. There are numerous skins, victory poses, highlight intros, and also spray logos. Additionally, there are emotes and voice lines that can be presented in the game.
By pressing the “C” key on PC or “down” on the D-pad on consoles, the communication wheel (or “emote wheel”) opens. The bottom left shows the option for the voice line, which is a specific phrase that the character delivers (For Mei, “You have to let it go!” is recommended). At the top, there is the option to show a character-specific emote to the world. Here, the view switches to third-person, and you can admire your hero yourself. But be careful! While performing an emote, you count as stunned and cannot defend yourself. Anyone who wants to look particularly “cool” needs to find the perfect timing.
A little heart for the enemies – Each character has 3 unlockable Emp
However, important announcements can also be found on the emote wheel beyond these two fun features. At the bottom, you find an option to let the entire team know how far your ultimate ability is charged. On the sides, there are further announcements, such as a request for healing or the possibility to thank someone or confirm instructions with “Understood”. Sometimes it can also help to initiate a new attack with a “Group up” when teammates are constantly walking to their deaths individually.
Anyone who firmly opposes voice chat can still give quick and clear announcements in the heat of battle to maintain at least a basic level of communication.
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WildStar breaks the limits for class and race selection. Two new combinations have now been announced.
New Combinations: Aurin Tech Pioneers and Chua Warriors
Since the early beta days, Carbine has embraced the motto “Devs are listening”. Therefore, there are always posts in the official WildStar forum where the community and developers discuss the future of the game. In the latest “DevConnect”, the possibility of new combinations of races and classes was discussed – there are still some restrictions. At the end of the post, the developers released two screenshots that show the first new combinations that will be added to the game.
Chua will soon be able to become warriors and Aurin will don the armor of a tech pioneer to bring death and destruction to all enemies of nature together with their bots.
Chua will soon be able to become warriors.
Additionally, it has been announced that with the introduction of these two combinations, there will also be a change of race and gender in the Chop Shop, the customization NPC in WildStar. Those who wish can transform their Aurin Assassin into a Mordesh or their Draken Warrior into a Cassian woman.
However, there is still no exact date for the implementation of these changes.
Cortyn says: While many players are surely excited about the new features and are more inclined to try out a Chua or an Aurin, this change rubs me the wrong way. Especially lore-wise, I can only roll my eyes when Aurin, who lost their planet due to machines and robots, now use those same machines. That just doesn’t fit with the lore, at least in my understanding, and seems more tailored to players who care only about aesthetics. But maybe I am wrong, and Carbine has a coherent explanation in mind. I hope so, at least.
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In FIFA 16: FUT has a new Team of the Season available starting today. This time there’s the “BENELUX-TOTS – but only for a short time!
In FIFA 16, players from the BENELUX countries are rewarded for their outstanding performances during this season with upgraded cards. Although EA Sports refers to “BENELUX”, it only includes players from the Belgian and Dutch leagues.
This is the “BENELUX” TOTS in FIFA 16
In this Team of the Season, there are no players with an overall rating above 90, but still some very strong cards are included, like the goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen from Ajax with 88.
Starting XI
GK: Matz Sels – AA Gent (Belgium)
CB: Timo Letschert – FC Utrecht (Netherlands)
CB: Christian Kabasele – RC Genk (Belgium)
CB: Joël Veltman – Ajax (Netherlands)
CM: Sven Kums – AA Gent (Belgium)
RM: Matheiu Dossevi – Standard Liège (Belgium)
CAM: Davy Klaassen – Ajax (Netherlands)
CAM: Sofiane Hanni – KV Mechelen (Belgium)
CAM: Hakim Ziyech – FC Twente (Netherlands)
ST: Luuk de Jong – PSV (Netherlands)
ST: Vincent Janssen – AZ (Netherlands)
Substitutes and Reserves
GK: Jasper Cillissen – Ajax (Netherlands)
GK: Ludovic Butelle – Club Brugge (Belgium)
RB: Rick Karsdorp – Feyenoord (Netherlands)
CB: Nana Asare – AA Gent (Belgium)
CDM: Andrés Guardado – PSV (Netherlands)
CM: Ruud Vormer – Club Brugge (Belgium)
CM: Steven Defour – Anderlecht (Belgium)
CM: Davy Pröpper – PSV (Netherlands)
RM: Fernando Canesín – KV Oostende (Belgium)
RW: Dirk Kuyt – Feyenoord (Netherlands)
ST: Arkadiusz Milik – Ajax (Netherlands)
ST: Sébastien Haller – FC Utrecht (Netherlands)
This TOTS is available from today at 7 PM until Wednesday, May 11, also at 7 PM, in packs.
Update: The TOTS players from the English Football League are now known as well.
This is the TOTS of the English “Football League”
During the same period as the BENELUX-TOTS, this Team of the Season is also available in packs. However, the TOTS of the English Football League contains no strong cards, except for a few exceptions.
Starting XI
GK: Adam Smith – Northampton Town LB: George Friend – Middlesbrough CB: Daniel Ayala – Middlesbrough CB: Ben Mee – Burnley RB: Cyrus Christie – Derby County CDM: Adam Clayton – Middlesbrough RM: Kemar Roofe – Oxford United CAM: Bradley Dack – Gillingham CAM: Alan Judge – Brentford ST: Andre Gray – Burnley ST: Ross McCormack – Fulham
Substitutes and Reserves
GK: Dimitrios Konstantopoulos – Middlesbrough CB: John Mousinho – Burton Albion CB: Lewis Dunk – Brighton & Hove Albion CB: Curtis Davies – Hull City CM: Beram Kayal – Brighton & Hove Albion CM: Max Power – Wigan Athletic CAM: Fernando Forestieri – Sheffield Wednesday RM: Ricky Holmes – Northampton Town RM: Marcus Maddison – Peterborough United ST: Nicky Ajose – Leeds United ST: Matty Taylor – Bristol Rovers ST: Will Grigg – Wigan Athletic
Since Update 1.1, it has been essential in The Division to increase the agent’s Gear Score. We will show you how to improve your score.
How can I efficiently level up my Gear Score? What activities should I pursue for this?
Once you have brought your agent to Level 30 and reached the endgame, the Gear Score comes into play. Each item, except for cosmetic gear, now has an individual value. Your agent’s Gear Score consists of the average gear scores of the equipped items, indicating your strength and experience to you and other players.
However, a high Gear Score does not necessarily mean that you are superior to agents with a lower score. The “true strength” of your agent is influenced by numerous other factors, such as talents, bonuses, mods, and how your items synergize.
The Gear Score is especially considered a ticket for specific activities. For the upcoming incursion “Broken Circle” in The Division, a required Gear Score of 220 is specified. But how do you achieve a score over 200?
The first steps with Gear Score – Level 30 and what’s next?
Once you have completed the story of The Division and reached Max Level 30, you will see your Gear Score. Keep in mind that all items with Level 29- do not count for the GS calculation, which is why it might be low.
Your first goal should now be to prepare yourself for the Dark Zone, keeping in mind not just the Gear Score, but also useful bonuses and attributes (firearms, stamina, electronics).
Now complete missions in Hard Mode. If these are still too hard for you, you can initially tackle the missions on Normal. As you approach Gear Score 150, you can confidently take the next step up the ladder to a high Gear Score.
How to reach a GS up to 163
The incursion “Falcon Lost” is already playable from a gear score of 140, but you should steer clear of it for now. Even agents with a significantly higher GS find this activity challenging.
Many items in the Dark Zone drop at Level 30 with a Gear Score of 163. This means that the PvP area is now an attractive source to aim for a GS of 163.
Here’s how to progress:
Farm items in the Dark Zone, especially in the southern areas.
Continue to tackle missions in PvE on Hard.
The next step: Gear Score 182
Now you should be well-equipped to tackle the daily missions in Challenge Mode. Especially for inexperienced agents, these tasks can become real challenges.
Now pay attention to a specific currency: Phoenix Credits. With these, you can purchase tasty items with a GS of 182, 204, and even 214 in the Tech Wing of the Base of Operations. All blueprints have a value of 182 and are significantly cheaper compared to the 204+ items.
Here’s how to progress:
Show your skills in the daily missions on Challenging.
Invest your Phoenix Credits primarily in the blueprints of the specialist gear vendor.
How to reach a Gear Score of up to 204
Off we go to the incursion! In “Falcon Lost”, you will receive one item with a value of 214 upon successful completion once a week. If you keep farming the incursion, there are still tasty 191 items available to increase your Gear Score.
Keep an eye on the +204 items from the specialist gear vendor in the Base of Operations. The Gear Sets are currently the items with the highest gear scores and are particularly exciting.
Additionally, you should enjoy yourself in the Dark Zone and grab the weapons from the Dark Zone weapon vendor. However, you must be at least DZ Rank 75 or Rank 90 for the weapons with a value of 204. To reach these levels, you will need to invest a lot of time and effort in the PvP area.
Here’s how to progress:
Complete the incursion on Hard.
Play extensively in the Dark Zone.
Gear Score 204? There’s more to achieve!
If you now have a gear score over 200 and want to keep progressing, there is only one way to give your Gear Score another substantial boost: The Incursion in Challenging difficulty.
Here, you can obtain a guaranteed piece of gear with a Gear Score of 240 once a week. Additionally, the boss drops armor with a value of 214.
This is currently the only way to obtain items with a score of 240.
Note: While the armor can reach a gear score of 240, weapons cap out at 204.
One of the largest German football clubs, Schalke 04, is said to have bought a spot in the LCS tournament of League of Legends.
As reported by EsportsObserver, Schalke 04 is said to have bought the LCS spot from the European team “Elements”. They had already tried to sell their LCS spot in 2015 but could not find a buyer within the specified timeframe.
Schalke would not be the first football club in e-sports
Team Elements 2015
Although EsportsObserver reports that several sources confirm this deal between Schalke and Elements, there is still no official statement from Schalke 04. The deal is allegedly set to be officially confirmed over the course of the week.
Other clubs like VFL Wolfsburg or West Ham have also invested in e-sports and bought FIFA players to represent them in major tournaments. Other sports clubs like Besiktas Istanbul are investing in e-sports as well and had their own LoL team in 2015. It would indeed be a significant step for e-sports in Germany if this deal turns out to be true in the coming days. However, whether Team Elements will remain as it is now is uncertain.
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We tell you in our guide how to become a proper tank with Reinhardt in Overwatch .
The German tank Reinhardt
The open beta of Overwatch is in full swing, and we are currently focusing on some of the most popular heroes. Naturally, we also dedicate a small article to the German representative of the 21 heroes, Reinhardt. In this guide, we want to provide you with some general tips and tricks regarding his playstyle, so that you can dominate the battlefield with his Rocket Hammer.
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The Barrier Field – A safe harbor for the whole team
Reinhardt’s Barrier Field absorbs an impressive 2000 damage points and provides protection from most abilities. Enemies cannot shoot through the barrier, but allies can! Keep this in mind and protect your team or particularly vulnerable characters like Bastion, Widowmaker, or your healers.
The Barrier Field regenerates 2 seconds after you have deployed it, gaining 225 shield energy per second. However, if the barrier is completely destroyed, you cannot deploy it for 3 seconds! So it is usually better to deploy the barrier just before it breaks.
Not all attacks are intercepted by the Barrier Field! Symmetra and Winston can shoot past the barrier with their weapons, and Reinhardt’s Fire Strike also penetrates the barrier.
The Rocket Hammer – Powerful melee weapon
The Rocket Hammer hits all enemies in Reinhardt’s line of sight for 75 damage points. During the swing, you can still turn, so don’t hesitate to look around to hit more enemies.
The hits from the Rocket Hammer have a slight knockback. This is minimal, but can be enough to knock people off an edge.
Reinhardt’s Charge is quite tempting. Most players feel the urge to charge forward – but be careful. You are the tank of the group; if you charge ahead, the team has little chance to follow and loses its protective shield.
Use Charge only when you are sure you can hit a target! Charge deals 50 damage and 300 additional damage if you slam an opponent against a wall – this kills almost all non-tanks immediately. However, if you miss, you are often dead immediately – because Reinhardt’s movement is sluggish and he is briefly stunned when he hits a wall. That’s enough time for the German knight to be taken down.
Watch out for Roadhog and McCree! Both can easily interrupt your Charge. Roadhog uses his Chain Hook for this, while McCree uses his Flashbang, which quickly ends your attack and leaves you defenseless.
A charging enemy Reinhardt can be countered with your own Charge. When the two collide, both characters are stunned for a brief moment.
Fire Strike – The only option for ranged attack
Fire Strike is your only chance to deal damage at range. The 100 damage points penetrate any barrier and hit all targets in their path.
Fire Strike can cancel the animation of your melee attack. This allows you to effectively “hit-and-run” a Tracer (or other heroes with low health) by hitting them first and then performing Fire Strike during the swing animation.
Earthshatter – The ultimate cleanup
Earthshatter is, when used correctly, one of the most devastating ultimates in the game. In a cone area in front of Reinhardt, all enemies are stunned for 2.5 seconds and knocked down, rendering them completely incapacitated.
Note that both the damage and the stun from Earthshatter require line of sight. Obstacles like walls or the payload will intercept the effect, as will the shield of an enemy Reinhardt or Winston.
While the primary benefit of Earthshatter is the stun, it also deals 50 damage points. Don’t forget this if you want to deal the final blow to an important enemy when your Fire Strike is still on cooldown.
A typical “ultimate combo” would be Earthshatter followed by a Fire Strike. If you aim Fire Strike just above the ground, it can hit several downed enemies. After that, you can still swing the hammer 1-2 more times or easily finish off a particularly large target with Charge.
Do you have any further tips and hints for Reinhardt? Share them with us in the comments!
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Last week, the hero shooter Battleborn was the best-selling in the UK.
In the top 10 of the UK sales chart for the week ending May 7th, Battleborn is near the top. This marks the first game from publisher Take-Two to achieve such a high position since Grand Theft Auto was released over a year ago. This is according to the results from “Chart-Track”.
At number 2 on the list is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, followed by Ratchet & Clank, the aforementioned Grand Theft Auto V, and Tom Clancy’s The Division, which lands in 5th place.
The ranking does not include digital sales, so it should be taken with caution. Battleborn is the only “new release” on this list. The last week was also summery in England, and sales figures dropped by 11%.
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A new must-have item for the followers in Diablo 3 – we show you why it is so important: This is how you equip your Templar and Sorceress in Season 6.
Followers in Diablo 3 often receive far too little attention, especially the selection of certain items can provide a significant damage boost that will help you not only in Greater Rifts.
How to properly equip your followers in Diablo 3
The TEMPLAR is especially well-suited as a follower because he has various abilities and healing skills that can keep you alive longer in combat. If you don’t need these survival skills, the Sorceress is also a great option. However, what is special about this season are the changes to various items. In this guide, we particularly consider the changes to the Oculus Ring.
Before patch 2.4.1, the holder of the ring had to deliver the killing blow to a monster for the ring to trigger its special ability. Now, however, the ring activates this ability even when the follower wears it and you deliver the killing blow yourself. Additionally, the Oculus Ring has a low internal cooldown, meaning you will almost constantly have the “area of focused power” among the enemies. For solo Greater Rifts, this ring is now an absolute must!
The other items your follower wears are more optional:
As a weapon, you can choose to use Thunderfury to get an extra slow effect.
Johan’s Essence is a good choice as an amulet since it pulls enemies together.
For rings: Oculus Ring and Unity (if you need the extra damage reduction) or Wyrdward (for a chance at an additional stun).
You can fill the shield slot with Freezing Deflection – as it gives you a chance to stun enemies additionally.
To ensure your follower doesn’t die, you should choose the relic Enchanting Favor.
For the weapon, ensure it has high attack speed and cooldown reduction. The higher attack speed will trigger the item abilities more often. The cooldown reduction affects the abilities of the Templar.
You should not hire the Scoundrel as there is no useful weapon for this follower. Alternatively, you can choose the Sorceress instead of the Templar – however, when building skills, pay attention to whether you really need one of the Tier 1 talents, as these can be counterproductive to combat.
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The crowdfunding financing of the space MMORPG Star Citizen is progressing cheerfully. Now the mark of 113 million US dollars has been broken.
Star Citizen is simply fascinating: The game, which began as the unofficial successor to the Wing Commander series with an online mode and a huge persistent universe, is increasingly evolving into a kind of ultimate space game. It’s no longer just about space battles and flights through space. Now you can even land on space stations and planets, walk around and engage in shooter battles.
113 million dollars!
Since many have been waiting for such a game, the crowdfunding financing is also progressing cheerfully. The mark of 113 million US dollars has now been broken. Last December, it was still 100 million dollars. So more than 13 million dollars have been raised in less than half a year.
The money is used to implement the vision of the game. And the developers want to stay true to this vision and assure fans that they will keep the promises made for the game.
Everyone on the team would basically be a gamer and would not only want to develop this game – whether as a programmer, designer, artist or in another position – everyone would also absolutely want to play it.
A lot has been achieved in recent months and the Alpha 2.4 is currently being prepared. With the upcoming update, the team will launch many systems live that will lay the foundation for some features that will make Star Citizen the MMO everyone wishes for. The speed at which Star Citizen is now getting new systems online will also continue to increase. A lot of experience has been gained, which also benefits the quality of the game.
Persistence is coming soon
This includes, for example, a system for customizing the hero with various outfits or the ability to attach weapons to ships. Work is also being done on the persistence system so that everything that happens in the game has lasting effects. In addition, testing is being conducted to ensure that everything really works well and is fun.
The work on Star Citizen is progressing well and the MMO is increasingly taking the form that one would expect from a finished product.
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In Destiny guardians can earn ten special weapons by mastering the Challenge of the Elders. We present them here.
With the April update of Destiny, the Prison of Elders has been revamped: In addition to a 41 version of the Prison, Variks also invites you to the Challenge of the Elders.
The Challenge of the Elders is a weekly PvE event that you can participate in with three players without matchmaking. To participate, you need the “Elders’ Seal”, a points card that tracks your weekly progress. Additionally, you must have a minimum light level of 290, the recommended light level is 320. Through the Challenge of the Elders, you have the chance to earn ten legendary weapons that are exclusively available through this endgame content. We want to present these cool weapons, which were critically reviewed by PlanetDestiny.
Note: All of these weapons are Chroma-compatible. You can make them shine in various colors.
Let’s start with the legendary auto rifle Majestic Memento. The remaining 9 weapons will be presented on the following pages.
Majestic Memento
The Majestic Memento is an auto rifle with high power and reduced fire rate. With the April update, these slow auto rifles received a 2.3% damage boost, making the Majestic Memento a viable weapon in various game modes. Here are the specific stats: This weapon only comes with random perks. To take out enemies from a distance, you should hope for Scope Finder and Persistence. However, the perk Spray and Play can also be useful with its small magazine size, as it increases reload speed when the magazine is empty. Crowd Control is also practical.
For more range, the next perks to consider are Reinforced Barrel or Smallbore. Both perks reduce reload speed, so they can benefit from Spray and Play. If you already have Scope Finder or Persistence, then Fast Reload may be the better perk to quickly get bullets back into your enemies.
In another random selection, you have a chance at Hidden Hand (Improved target acquisition), Third Eye (Active radar while aiming down sights), and Half-Full Glass, which causes the second half of each magazine to do increased damage. With the right perks, the Majestic Memento can become an exciting auto rifle for many guardians.
Also exciting are the “Challenge of the Elders” weapons on the next pages. Here is the next weapon.
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Should Blizzard offer Classic servers for World of Warcraft ? This question is currently on many minds.
What’s all this about these vanilla servers? The old WoW wasn’t that great anyway. What people want are feelings, experiences, and the numerous moments from back then that made World of Warcraft what it is today, but those times are simply over. You can’t just relive fragments of the past.
Why would anyone want to play such an outdated version of World of Warcraft?
This was my honest and straightforward opinion on the currently hotly debated topic surrounding legacy servers, particularly Nostalrius, the now shut down, and probably the most popular, private vanilla server of World of Warcraft. I was firmly convinced that World of Warcraft has evolved over time. If that doesn’t work for you, well, you can see where you end up. It all just seemed hysterical and wrong to me.
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During WildStar, everyone was celebrating that there would be 40-man raids with a tough difficulty level, just like back in WoW, they said. In the end, the cheering masses somehow didn’t care much for all the “super cool” things they had loudly wished for. So what makes WoW different? Why are legacy servers and thus an absolutely outdated version still so popular and sought after today?
My parents had a problem with the subscription thing
Well, I deliberately said that my honest and straightforward opinion “was”, because it has changed quite a bit in recent days, to put it mildly, turned in circles and then planted both feet straight in the opposite direction. You must know that back in my youth (which thankfully is still not over), I started my journey in Azeroth not on an official server, but on a private one.
My parents were quite skeptical about the whole subscription thing, so I looked for an alternative. At that time, an early version of The Burning Crusade was available, still completely without a black temple.
Before I noticed this server, I had already spent many hours on the official servers, trying out all possible races and classes up to level 10 and got a taste for it. I really wanted to test this game properly, especially since after years of Guild Wars, I simply had the massive urge to hit the spacebar at least 200 times and jump around wildly. Some of you will surely understand me well there.
My time on a TBC private server was my best time in WoW
I spent many months full of fun and excitement on this manageable server, met nice people, and made friends with them. We played together for hours, mastered challenges, explored mysteries, uncovered secrets, and ultimately grew closer together. Even today, I remember this time quite positively and can say with confidence: I have never had a better time in World of Warcraft.
Not even then, when I could finally switch from the private server to an official one. Sure, The Burning Crusade without bugs, without hourly disconnects and with the wide, colorful player base of the official servers was brilliant, and I still consider Wrath of the Lich King a highlight of my “WoW career”, but somehow the decisive something was missing the whole time.
In search of something in WoW
This something, which I honestly still search for, will probably not come back anytime soon. This something that so many miss may be lost forever. The shared experience, exploration, and discovery of an unknown world in a time that couldn’t have been better for it.
The joint facing of challenges and dangers with people you encountered daily on Teamspeak, people who, over a long period, were not just “online contacts” but became friends. With these friends, you shared joy, frustration, ambition, and ultimately success.
What makes my first and still best time in World of Warcraft (The Burning Crusade) special was the mix of story, gameplay, and the people with whom I could enjoy all these things.
World of Warcraft has evolved
I have never been able to play classic WoW myself, but I believe I understand why many (former) players care so much about experiencing this version officially again. Even if you can’t bring back the epic adventures of the past, can’t turn back the wheel of time, and can’t send our youthful spirit back, Blizzard could at least reintroduce this version, connected with so many emotions, to some servers and make it available to passionate fans.
World of Warcraft has indeed evolved, has changed over time, removed and added many things. The original version is hardly comparable anymore. I can understand that Blizzard has lost some players in the end due to all these changes.
A chance for real, official legacy servers?
The dedicated team of Nostalrius accomplished exactly that for many fans. Without the thought of profit, they worked hard to fulfill this great wish for many players, at least for a while. I have great respect for such dedication and passion. That is truly a great compliment to the game itself and, of course, to all those behind its creation and development.
Currently, it is said, that Blizzard has indeed invited the team behind Nostalrius for a conversation. When this meeting will take place is not yet known at this point. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that in the end, everything will turn out well and that Blizzard might soften up and consider real, official legacy servers. I would certainly wish that for anyone who truly desires it.
The debate about Nostalrius has convinced me
Although I never really got to experience the vanilla World of Warcraft myself, I believe I can understand why it matters so much to you. Although I initially examined the whole debate with skepticism, after so many insights into the community and the successful speech by Mike Kern, I am convinced that legacy servers represent a good and increasingly indispensable option for Blizzard. Even I would risk a look, because I am definitely interested in the original WoW.
All in all, our positive memories will probably remain just memories. World of Warcraft has changed, has adapted, is better in many ways, but certainly also worse in some respects. Nevertheless, it will probably not disappear from the scene anytime soon, whether with legacy servers or without.
The good thing about this public discussion and the focus on the Nostalrius team is the opportunity for Blizzard to return to its roots, to exchange ideas with people who have obviously been there since the beginning, and to consider which paths can be taken in the future.
The declining player numbers are not necessarily fatal, but they are noticeable. Warlords of Draenor was anything but what many had wished for. Perhaps the longing for what’s tried and true is particularly strong right now because this time it was probably harder to be disappointed than in the past. Whether Legion can give players enough of what they wish for remains to be seen. However, I doubt that the debate about legacy servers will end anytime soon.
We can all be curious to see what might come of this whole matter.
This column was written by our reader Julius Keusch.
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In The Division, a player has now defeated the Incursion “Lost Eagles” in Challenge Mode.
Completing the Incursion “Lost Eagles” solo is already a challenge for most players in The Division, one that they are likely to tackle “someday,” but probably not in the near future. Even though some YouTubers are competing to see who can conquer it on “Hard” with the worst gear solo, for most average players, it’s an unimaginable feat.
Among these posts about Incursion solo kills, one occasionally reads: “Yeah, pff, it’s on hard! Anyone can do that! He should try it in Challenge Mode!” Now, the (probably) first player in The Division has actually achieved this. While some had managed it before, they did so using certain “glitches” that no longer work.
This is how the first successful run went after the most serious bugs were eliminated:
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Hours upon hours, Matte Sandberg writes on YouTube, he spent on this. But all that time, as he desperately slammed his fists against the keyboard, only made the victory all the more delicious in the end.
This is the Build for the Incursion solo in Challenge Mode
For his success, he attributes it to being creative with his build, equipment, and skills. You can see what gear and abilities the agent specifically used in this image series.
The community pays respect. However, as often, a discussion erupts about the exact game mechanics: Is the Challenge Mode solo easier than with four players? Does it scale down? Are certain enemies missing? Players are debating back and forth on reddit. Additionally, console players say: Of course a PC player can do it; it’s much easier with aiming.
No matter how you look at it: it is certainly an impressive achievement. Congratulations!
The Korean version of Black Desert is getting a lot of new costumes. Sexy underwear cannot be missed…
Sexy Underwear, Chic Costumes and Cute Pandas
It is always just a matter of time until the updates from the Korean version of Black Desert also find their way to us Europeans, especially since Daum demonstrates a fairly aggressive patch policy. A patch has now been released for the original game version, which mainly expands the shop with many new items. This includes interesting costumes for Musa and Warrior but also a rather noble armor for the Valkyrie’s Awakening form.
Moreover, there are also – as it should be – plenty of new underwear to dress especially the ladies of Black Desert. Summer also invites to show a bit more skin. A video by YouTuber rendermax introduces you to the novelties that will initially only be available in Korea – apart from the shepherd dog, which the European version already has.
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Overwatch attracts a lot of attention. Not just in gaming, but also on adult sites…
Tracer is “pretty popular”
You simply have to like the characters from Overwatch. That some players have a very special affection for the heroes is shown by a statistic from an unexpected source. The adult website Pornhub has published some charts showing how user search behavior changed during the days of the open beta of Overwatch.
On the past Thursday, right after the Open Beta of Overwatch started, the search queries containing the keyword “Overwatch” increased by a whopping 817%.
But it was also revealed what exactly users were searching for. The following chart clearly lists which terms were searched the most. It is also clearly evident: suggestive victory pose of Tracer or not – a part of the community has already decided what they want to see.
By the way, Googling these terms is done at your own risk. We assume no liability for any consequential damages.
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The Park of Stormwind will be rebuilt in the upcoming WoW expansion Legion. A video shows it in all its glory.
A Monument for the Fallen
Some days ago, Blizzard announced that the Park of Stormwind will finally be rebuilt in the upcoming expansion World of Warcraft: Legion. It was devastated back in the days of “Cataclysm” by the dragon Deathwing – even today, the area is full of ruins, but that will soon come to an end.
The centerpiece of the new park is the monument of the fallen king, Varian Wrynn, who will lose his life in the events of Legion. Other monuments likely honor the other fallen who will succumb in the fight against the Burning Legion. Otherwise, the park has lost much of its “old” charm, having been largely replaced by paths, bushes, and hedges. The rounded waterfall is a sight to behold. At least role players will soon have a new meeting point in the city to enjoy some pleasant walks.
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In The Division, the graffiti contributes to an authentic atmosphere in post-apocalyptic New York. In a video, the inspiration behind these expressive murals is discussed.
Massive has definitely shown an eye for detail in designing the game world. Any agent who walks through the streets of Manhattan with open eyes has already noticed dozens of different graffiti. Some are artistically valuable, while others can be dismissed as trash.
Amr Din talks in a video about the inspiration behind the graffiti that we can admire in The Division. He works as an authenticity coordinator for visual identity at Ubisoft. In a way, he ensures that the game world comes across as authentic and realistic.
In recent years, Din has visited many different places where people expressed themselves through graffiti. Here he found images of hope and despair, which he documented with his camera and shared with the developers of The Division.
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With this realism, we, the players, are supposed to be even more touched by the atmosphere of the post-apocalypse. Feelings of danger, tension, fear, and despair, but also of hope, are to be conveyed.
The graffiti is intended to make it seem as if real people expressed their emotional lives in such an apocalyptic scenario.
With the recently announced Nvidia GTX 1080, the upcoming shooter Doom achieves extremely high FPS.
Nvidia presented the graphics cards GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 at their own event, promising high performance and energy efficiency. That these are not just empty words was immediately demonstrated: During the event, the presenters showcased what the GeForce GTX 1080 can extract from the upcoming shooter Doom.
Initially, they let Doom run at Ultra settings with stable 60 FPS at 1080 resolution. Already at the start, the graphics can be seen, but the presenter takes it a step further: He “unlocks” the frame rates and lets the frame frequency shoot up.
In the upper right corner of the screen, you can witness this spectacle yourself:
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Just a few weeks ago, it was confirmed that Doom will be released without FPS lock on PC to enable such gaming experiences. PC gamers will be pleased – at least those who can eventually call such graphics cards their own.
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