As Ubisoft announces via Twitter, the servers for “The Division” are currently offline for maintenance. The downtime is expected to last until 1:00 PM, after which the Open Beta will continue on the Xbox One. For Playstation 4 and PC, it will start.
#TheDivision Open Beta servers are now offline for the scheduled maintenance. We’ll be back at 1 pm CET on ALL platforms!
The beta already started yesterday at 10:00 AM for players on the Xbox One. PC players and friends of Sony’s console are joining today.
This is the new mission Subway Morgue in the Open Beta
Compared to last time when you could play The Division, during the Closed Beta, a new mission especially draws attention and receives good ratings from players.
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One of the lead designers of BioWare talks about the beginnings of Star Wars: The Old Republic and how the character stories of the main story came to be.
The Story Behind the Story
In a comprehensive post on the website starwars.com, one of the lead designers of Star Wars: The Old Republic, Michael Backus, talks about the origins of the game – which are now over 7 years old. He names the sources of inspiration that were crucial for creating the 4 Republic class stories.
Even though a large part of the inspiration came “only” from the movies, a closer insight into the mindset of the developers is still interesting. We have summarized the key points for you regarding the individual Republic classes.
The Jedi Knight – Like Luke, with Flaws and Quirks
For the Jedi Knight, the creation of the character was relatively straightforward. No matter to whom the term “Jedi Knight” is spoken, everyone immediately has a specific image in mind of a “good” character who wants to maintain order in the galaxy and stands up for others. Nevertheless, they did not want to create a perfect superhero and thus used Luke Skywalker as a template.
Backus cites a particularly influential scene on Dagobah, where Yoda tells him that he is not yet ready to face Darth Vader. When Luke learns that he must sacrifice his friends for it, he decides to act against his master’s advice and leaves the planet anyway.
It was exactly these decisions that they wanted to highlight in the personal story – sometimes you have to choose between what is good and what is right.
The Jedi Consular – Like Yoda, Wise and Thoughtful
For the creation of the Jedi Consular, the developers faced a new challenge. While they could draw on many examples from the films, such as Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi, who act as wise advisors and work more in the background, they are still very strong in their use of the Force.
However, the difficulty was that Jedi Consulars should actually avoid conflicts, as they prefer to guide the fate of the galaxy through diplomacy rather than raw violence and lightsabers. It is obvious that this is rather impractical in an MMORPG.
For this reason, they had to focus on something else, which was the connection to the Force. Part of the Jedi’s task is to guard the knowledge of the galaxy, which also means seeking out hidden knowledge or even meeting species that are Force-sensitive but have no knowledge of the light and dark sides.
At the same time, the Consulars are the puppet masters behind the scenes who must uncover political intrigues and temptations of the Sith early on. All of this provided enough potential to tell an exciting story.
The Trooper – Few Sources, Plenty of Action
In the case of the Trooper, the situation was significantly more difficult because there was hardly any usable source material, at least not from the films. At that time, there was no “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” and characters like Rex or Cody could not be used as references. The developers had to go further back in history and stumbled upon one of the original Star Wars comics created by Genndy Tartakovsky and George Lucas. However, the Trooper should be more than just a single fighter in a huge army.
He was meant to be a true elite fighter, which is why he was allowed to join Havoc Squad, one of the most powerful units in the galaxy. This also provided a great rationale for how a Trooper was able to face off against Force users: superior technology and professional training were supposed to level the battlefield.
Yet in the story of the Trooper, more than just sheer firepower matters: often, players feel how the units and armies are merely pawns for political power games – and often they can push back against this treatment.
The Smuggler – Cunning, but with a Good Heart
The Smuggler particularly appealed to the developers because here they had the opportunity to create a character who is essentially completely “normal.” He knows nothing about the Force and is not a military expert, but only serves one person: himself.
The source of inspiration, of course, is Han Solo, who is basically a pretty devious rogue, but has a good heart nonetheless. The Smuggler primarily serves himself, but when it matters, he can also protect those who are important to him – he just wouldn’t admit it out loud.
The developers and writers had a lot of fun as they could incorporate much more wit and sarcasm into this class story than into the other stories – and they did so without taking away the necessary seriousness from the Smuggler. “This essence is what we wanted to capture with the Smuggler. A character who says something witty even when he is facing huge dangers. A character that we all wished we could be as cool as he is.”
In the future, Backus also wants to deal with the Imperial classes and provide a similar insight there. As soon as that is done, we will translate the most exciting statements for you again.
For the upcoming shooter “The Division” a TV spot titled “Yesterday” has been released. We are showing it in German in the extended version.
There are different images seen in The Division. Instead of aliens with laser guns, gigantic robots or the creepy creatures that one encounters in other shooters, The Division opts for a somewhat exaggerated, yet realistic terror scenario. In New York, civilization has collapsed after a bio-terror attack. Without police and other protective forces, the law of the jungle reigns on the streets of the Big Apple.
The player takes on the role of an agent of the “Division” to confront the impending collapse, along with other agents. An exciting setting for the next big MMO shooter and a coherent trailer, or what do you think?
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the vendor Xur arrives in the Tower today, February 19. What does he have? Where is he?
This week was fairly quiet for Destiny. After releasing a rough road map for the upcoming months last week, efforts continued this week on the matchmaking settings in PvP, but without discovering the Philosopher’s Stone. Next week, the Iron Banner is coming, while fans are currently angrily commenting on every news with “I don’t care, tell me how PvE is progressing.”
But now to Xur, the Agent of the Nine.
Everything about Xur in Destiny on February 19, 20, 21.
When does Xur come and when does he leave again?
Xur arrives on Friday, February 19, at 10:00 AM. He stays for 48 hours in the Tower and leaves on Sunday, February 21, at 10:00 AM.
Where is Xur in Destiny today?
Xur is located from February 19 to February 21 opposite the Speaker.
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Blade & Soul allows trading with in-game Gold and announces the 7th class – the Warlock is coming soon to the live servers.
Although Blade & Soul has just launched in the West about a month ago, the “store is bustling” significantly. More than two million players have already joined the game in the Western version, and NCSoft is actively pushing new updates. In Korea, the game’s country of origin, they are already several patches ahead, but we are catching up quickly.
Gold trading now possible in-game
Players can already legally offer their farmed Gold for sale. To do this, simply press the shortcut CTRL+C and in the appearing interface either offer their own Gold or buy foreign Gold. However, purchasing Gold is only possible with NCoin, which is then converted into coins for the Hongmoon Shop and made available to the seller of the Gold. This provides a solid opportunity for players to fulfill some wishes from the in-game shop even without real money.
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The 7th class and the 8th floor for Blade and Soul
The next major update is already scheduled for March 2nd – and it is even more extensive than expected. Players can look forward to a new class, the Warlock, joining the battle and leading his demons into combat. To celebrate this appropriately, all players will receive an additional character slot to dive into the fray with the new class.
The Warlock likes demons.
But the patch brings even more: The Naryuan Prison, an instance for 4 or 6 players, opens its gates. The special thing about it is that the challenges change a little each time, ensuring that the instance remains fun in the long term.
Moreover, there’s the 8th floor of the Mushin Tower, where players must fight against a ghostly apparition of Mushin himself – the most difficult challenge of the tower so far.
This time in “This Week at Bungie”: not much new. Community Manager DeeJ is proud that there will now be a dedicated recording studio for live streams and video shows. Until now, one had to find a room at Bungie’s headquarters and set up a makeshift recording setup. Now they plan to install a dedicated studio in a fixed location and aim to broadcast something every week, from smaller events to major announcements.
For larger announcements, they will probably again involve “the higher-ups” at Bungie. In Year 1, they presented both DLCs in this manner. From this whole initiative, they expect more transparency, want to introduce developers, provide insight into their work, or simply hang out with players.
The February Iron Banner in Destiny
There were preliminary details announced about the February Iron Banner. It will take place in the “Clash” mode. The Iron Banner starts on Tuesday, February 23, at 7:00 PM. It ends on Tuesday, March 1, at 10:00 AM.
The purchasable rewards from Lord Saladin include:
At Rank 3: Gloves and PlayStation-exclusive Gloves
At Rank 4: Helmets, PlayStation-exclusive Helmets, and Sniper Rifles
And at Rank 5: a Rocket Launcher.
As rewards after the match, there is a chance for:
From Rank 2: Gloves and PlayStation-exclusive Gloves
From Rank 3: Helmets and Sniper Rifles
From Rank 4: a Rocket Launcher
Be nice to each other, your opponent might be your neighbor – less lag in Destiny
There may be “new matchmaking” rules activated for Iron Banner. This is what Destiny suggests, but it doesn’t promise it.
They also tinkered with the matchmaking rules again last night: They are supposed to place “even more emphasis on proximity” than before. Bungie warns: Be kind to each other, your opponent could come from the neighborhood. They expect this will lead to less lag in Destiny.
Today, Friday, February 19, Xur returns to the Tower. We will meet him at 10:00 AM to report on his inventory.
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The next update for RIFT will include fresh souls for all callings, bringing a breath of fresh air to the possible builds.
One soul at register 3, please.
With its next major update, Patch 3.6, some new souls will be added to the world of Rift. Each calling will receive a new soul, which must be purchased in the shop. As is usual with Rift, the new souls can be purchased either with in-game credits or with real money currency.
The souls allow for new builds in Rift, enabling further customization and personalization of your character.
Unlike before, there will likely not be a Collector’s Edition available that already includes the souls. A fixed price for the package has also not yet been determined; this will all be announced in the coming weeks.
Players are still expecting the package with the 4 remaining souls for the Primalist. This will, however, be released “sometime later”.
For more news and information about the game, you can find it on our RIFT theme page.
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In the upcoming survival game Conan Exiles, players will start crucified.
Funcom is working on a new survival game for PC, PS4, and Xbox One called “Conan Exiles”. A developer video revealed new information.
The player will start in a rather uncomfortable position: nailed to a cross. Conan the Barbarian will then come to the rescue, knock him off the cross, hand him the axe, and say “Now it’s your turn.”
At its core, the player must survive in a hostile world, gather resources, hunt for food, and build a shelter, with the possibility of founding a kingdom, as the developers say.
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Currently, there isn’t much information about the gameplay of the game or how everything will look. However, the Funcom developers are saying all the right things, like how important combat is and the diversity it should offer.
Players can choose between first-person and third-person perspectives. If they become too powerful, neighboring countries (i.e., NPCs) will initiate a “Purge,” sending a punitive expedition to eliminate them. If the player is able – perhaps with the help of allies – to stop this Purge, they will become even more powerful.
Whether this will all come to pass, we will likely find out by summer at the latest, when Conan Exiles is set to enter Early Access on PC.
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Chronicles of Elyria is one of the more interesting indie MMORPGs, as it plans to offer many things that MMO fans desire. An offline demo is set to be released in spring.
A first small glimpse into the MMO will be available this spring. The developers plan to release an offline demo then. This demo has already been shown during the PAX East event and will allow you to explore a part of the game world and interact with the existing game systems. You will not encounter other players, as there will be no server connection.
That feels somewhat strange for a game that is actually an MMORPG. However, an online demo would only work with an elaborate server infrastructure and stable netcode. Currently, neither of these is available – at least not to the extent that would allow many players on the servers.
You determine your fate in the game
Whether this is an indication that Chronicles of Elyria might even be playable offline, like Shroud of the Avatar, cannot be said at this moment. The fact is, Chronicles of Elyria is set to become an MMORPG. And it will be one where you live in a sandbox world, influencing the destinies of the lands. Not just as a heroic warrior, but also as a craftsman or merchant who builds a large trading empire.
Adventurers are also warmly welcomed in the game and face many challenges in mysterious forests and ancient ruins. For there, gruesome monsters may lurk and great treasures await those who dare to face the dangers.
Death will cost you dearly!
In Chronicles of Elyria, you must always proceed with caution, as your character has only a limited lifespan, which decreases with their “death” from combat or time spent in prison. At some point, your hero will die, then you can create a new one by purchasing gameplay time. Certain skills of the deceased will then be passed on to their heirs. A beta version of the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria is planned for this year.
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Now, the version 2.5 “Before the Fall” is set to be launched in South Korea and the publisher there is taking this as an opportunity to reduce the number of servers. From an initial 10 servers, they will go down to 6. A sure sign that the release hype has subsided and player numbers are declining.
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In South Korea, there has been a noticeable restructuring of the MMO market in recent months. Numerous PC MMOs from the second tier have been shut down or are without a publisher in their home market, while companies are focusing more on mobile titles. Some industry sites are already talking about the big studio die-off in South Korea and say harsh times are ahead.
Here in the West, Final Fantasy XIV will continue soon with patch 3.2.
In FIFA 16: Ultimate Team, the event “FUT United” is back. And it brings numerous gifts and prizes. We summarize everything you need to know about it.
The FIFA 16 Ultimate Team mode is the most popular mode in the game, at least according to EA Sports. It is regularly supplied with fresh content and events. Events in the real football world are also continuously updated in the football simulation. For example, the winter transfers can be mentioned. Now the FUT United event is running and brings gifts and enticing prizes.
What is FUT United?
FUT United is an event organized by EA Sports for FIFA 16 Ultimate Team players. The first edition took place from November 13-16. Now the event is happening again.
Until when does this event run?
FUT United has been running since Tuesday and ends on February 23, also a Tuesday, at 1 a.m. our time. So you still have all of Monday to participate.
What can I win?
One winner gets a trip to Spain and two tickets for El Clásico. The match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid takes place on April 4, 2016.
Additionally, ten players can look forward to the second prize: 1 million FUT 16 coins. For each.
3000 players in third place will each receive a 15k Jumbo Premium Gold Set.
How can I participate?
You just need to win any match in FIFA 16 Ultimate Team mode during this event. It doesn’t matter whether it’s season, tournament, or challenge games – both offline and online are possible. However, FUT Draft is excluded!
Are these prizes available for all platforms?
Yes, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC are supported.
By the way: This event is only available in Bulgaria, Chile, Germany, France, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Norway, Austria, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and the USA (except Florida and New York).
Is there a special tournament?
Yes, during the entire event, the FUT United Cup is running.
Requirement: You must play with players from Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea, and Wolfsburg.
EA Sports proceeds such that new pack offers are unlocked after a certain number of completed games. On Wednesday, EA announced that over 10 million games have been played. Thus, a new set has been unlocked that you can purchase.
Update: On Thursday evening, EA Sports announced via Twitter that 20 million matches have been played already.
These packs are expected to be:
25k Packs after 10 million matches
35k Packs after 20 million matches
50k Packs after 30 million matches
100k Packs after 40 million matches
Will there be gifts?
The packs that are unlocked here will unfortunately not be given for free. They must be purchased with coins or FIFA Points. However, you can grab daily gifts via the web app. These are available until February 22. They come in the form of coins or usually smaller packs.
During the Open Beta of The Division, there will be daily events. Complete them to earn unique rewards.
Ubisoft has revealed today, just in time for the launch of the Open Beta on Xbox, that each day there will be an event, a special mission, available. Agents are expected to be rewarded adequately for their efforts during this mission. The agent who performs best in the mission will receive a unique reward.
The goal of today’s event is to go out on the streets and help as many civilians as possible. If you help a citizen, not only will they thank you with a unique token of appreciation, but you will also receive a gift from Ubisoft for your combined community efforts. One of your agents who stands out and helps the most civilians will earn a special prize. What all these rewards will look like is not yet known.
At the end of this message, Ubisoft wishes you a lot of fun and reminds you that they will be monitoring all your gaming experiences:
We will be watching you!
The release date of the final version of The Division, March 8th, is approaching. Ubisoft emphasizes that your involvement is very important now, so nothing stands in the way of a successful launch. They also ask that agents leave their individual feedback in the forums. So play the Open Beta until your fingers glow. This should be a real stress test for the servers.
The “Play of the Game” in Overwatch is supposed to highlight and reward players for particularly good plays. However, the system is far from perfect.
Heroic Plays – Even in Death
Anyone who has played a few rounds of Overwatch themselves or at least watched some streamers knows the principle of the “Play of the Game”. The game remembers particularly good plays and presents them at the end of the match for all players. It’s a special honor for the most successful moment of a game. Usually, it involves a particularly stylish multi-kill, but occasionally… well, not.
For example, in the case of this Hanzo, whose Play of the Game consists of highly skilled hopping:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yT612GtaUI
For players of the dwarf Torbjörn, a scene like this is not entirely unusual, but it is somehow amusing to have the “best play” with one’s own death – long live the power of the turret.
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In conclusion, it should be said that most “Play of the Game” sequences are well chosen by the game. However, such outliers as mentioned above are particularly interesting and should ideally belong to the past with the release.
For more information about the game and our first impressions, you can visit the Overwatch topic page.
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The latest MOBA Master X Master is now entering a global test, but in this case, “global” means “Asian.”
NCSoft has announced a first “global test” for Master X Master. Great news – but there’s a catch. By “global,” they mean Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, while excluding the West.
The MOBA not only offers PvP but will also deliver PvE content. Players can choose characters from well-known NCSoft games like WildStar, Guild Wars 2 or Blade and Soul.
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On the League of Legends (LoL) test servers, the values of champions are currently being adjusted to make them “less OP”.
Anyone who has played LoL recently will have noticed some champions that are particularly strong in the current patch. This includes champions like Xin Zhao, Udyr, or Kog’Maw. Some of these heroes will be slightly nerfed/adjusted to fit better into the game.
However, note that these are changes on the PBE servers. These changes are not 100% final and can still be modified. For this reason, I will not mention any numbers yet.
Changes to these champions in LoL are currently being tested
Caitlyn: Yordle Trap (W) – The damage to enemies triggering a trap is increased.
Since Caitlyn is currently more of a “weaker” pick on the bot lane, a little extra damage will benefit her.
Jhin: Base armor value is reduced.
Despite his lack of escape abilities, Jhin is quite a strong champion. By reducing his armor, players will be punished more for mistakes.
Kog’Maw: Attack speed is reduced.
Kog’Maw is doing quite well in the current patch, as everything revolves around attack speed – this is now being adjusted slightly.
Lucian: Culling (R) – Range is reduced.
With Lucian, players could quickly take down champions who made positioning mistakes in LoL. To punish these mistakes in the future, players will need to get closer to their targets.
Rumble: Electro Harpoon (E) – Now reloads faster.
Additionally, a bug was fixed with Rumble where the Electro Harpoon could not be used while overheated. Minor adjustments to the current game.
Udyr: Turtle Stance (W) – Shield value is reduced.
Phoenix Stance (R) – Proc damage is reduced.
One of the most popular champions in the jungle role right now is Udyr. With movement speed items in LoL, he can quickly become a nuisance on all lanes. His strength from abilities is now being adjusted.
Of course, these are not all changes to champions currently on the PBE, as that would be too extensive. Once the official patch notes for patch 6.4 are available, you can read them in full there.
New skins for Kennen and Yasuo in LoL
What would a PBE patch be without new skins? Exactly: Only half-finished. Currently, Kennen and Yasuo are getting new looks. As you have probably already recognized in the picture, this skin theme has appeared before in League of Legends. These are Bloodmoon skins, which were also showcased for Thresh and Elise in LoL.
Bloodmoon Kennen – 975 RP
Kennen has not had a skin in a long time. The last skin this little Yordle received was in 2011, named “Snowstorm Kennen”.
Bloodmoon Yasuo – 975 RP
Yasuo is now getting his 4th skin. “Project: Yasuo” was the last skin this champion received, and that was in 2014.
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In Destiny, Senior Multiplayer Designer Leif Johansen talks about various topics in a podcast, including the Crimson Doubles, Private Matches, and how the community influences new content.
PlanetDestiny recently had the chance to ask Leif Johansen a few questions during a podcast. We summarize interesting info from the over 2.5-hour interview.
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On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, a 2vs2 event was chosen. Guardians had to team up with their “partner” before the mode could start. Johansen admits he loves Doubles; 2vs2 modes should be highlighted more. The idea of the buff “Broken Heart,” which gives the living partner superhero-like abilities while the other is down, fits the theme. After all, love does give superhuman strength.
According to Johansen, there was consideration as to whether Elimination, Clash, or something entirely new should be the mode for couples. In the end, they decided on Elimination: after each round, the starting positions are taken again. This is also fairer regarding special ammo. In Clash, the team that spawns anew is at a significantly worse position. Elimination simply fits this event better.
How does Bungie perceive the wishes of the community?
In the video, Leif Johansen also talked about the wishes of the community and how Bungie perceives them. Especially regarding Private Matches, the interviewers pressed him with their questions.
What about Private Matches?
One interviewer pointed out that there is a growing demand in the community for Private Matches and Custom Matches. Currently, matchmaking focuses more on connection quality and less on skill. With Custom Matches, high-skilled Guardians could compete against each other and friends could simply fight against one another for fun. Moreover, this would enable exciting tournaments.
Johansen replied that he also loves the idea of Custom and Private Matches and the idea that Guardians could set their own challenges. However, it is quite difficult to integrate this into the game. He points out that the aspect of Guardians having to organize themselves can be seen as a hindrance. After all, you cannot play PMs without previously organizing a fireteam.
The Senior Multiplayer Designer emphasizes the convenience of the current matchmaking system. Even Guardians who are currently shouting the loudest for PMs are spoiled by matchmaking. He admits that Destiny has a unique community and fanbase. And the Crimson Doubles are the latest proof that Guardians can also organize among themselves in PvP. By the way, he does not comment on the fact that Osiris confirms this every week. However, he does not rule out that Private Matches will eventually arrive.
But the interviewers keep pushing and press Johansen on the fact that Guardians want to play against their buddies in the forums, not just against randomly assigned opponents.
Johansen emphasizes that as a designer, it is also important to eliminate many inconveniences. He compares this situation to apps on smartphones: when you want to open an app, it should happen very quickly. That is what the user expects. Nobody wants to deal with annoying preparations before getting started.
Guardians want to come home from work, start right away, and enjoy a few minutes “of awesome.” With minimal effort, they should be able to jump straight into the Crucible. This is also the task of a designer. And Private Matches are the complete opposite of this notion.
The interviewers do not give up. One says he completely understands that this statement applies to many Guardians. But still, the demand for PMs cannot be overlooked. Guardians are well aware that they have to form a fireteam themselves and therefore the whole fun comes with more effort. The interviewer emphasizes that Custom Matches would enhance the entire Crucible experience, PvP would be even more fun. Great Destiny tournaments could be held.
Leif Johansen completely agrees, but he also points to all the efforts involved. There is a long list of what needs to be implemented in the game at the moment. It’s just not that easy.
This is the influence the community has on future content
When asked whether and how the influences of the community can be recognized in the game, Johansen stated that he visits the Destiny forum on reddit about twice a day. There he regularly looks at the posts with the highest ratings. Other designers do the same. Thus, Bungie takes the suggestions from the community very seriously.
However, he points out that Bungie also wants to deliver unexpected content, Destiny should surprise the Guardian. They find it great how the community cares and creates ideas. However, implementation is not always so easy or can be done overnight. Guardians also need to understand the scope of this work: even if designing can go quickly, the engineering effort is enormous.
On the occasion of the Open Beta of The Division, which goes live for Xbox today, the developers of the MMO shooter have a few tips for you.
Ubisoft Massive has released a series of videos that provide you with some starter tips so that you won’t perish hopelessly in the apocalypse. We present these videos and summarize the pro tips concisely.
Customize the User Interface as Desired
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Well, this tip probably doesn’t fall under the category of “Pro Tip”. However, it could be quite useful if the many numbers on the screen confuse you. In the settings, you can customize your User Interface and for example turn off the numbers that indicate the damage to your opponents.
Matchmaking with the Mega Map
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You can use the Mega Map for matchmaking to form a strike team with other players. However, you first need to unlock Madison Square. Once a match is available, you can choose “accept” and be teleported directly into the group. And here’s the pro tip: If you’re currently in a fight or otherwise don’t have time, you can ignore the fun and just go somewhere else. Incredible! Really groundbreaking what Ubisoft is bringing out for pro tips. Let’s take a look at the next one.
Use the Consumable Wheel
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This video gives you the tip to use the Consumable Wheel in fiercely contested battles, which is the wheel that allows you to select items like explosives or water. This one:
How to Handle Dark Zone Currency
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When you go from “outside the Dark Zone” to “inside the Dark Zone”, you will encounter a vendor in this transition zone where you can purchase stylish equipment and weapons with Dark Zone currency. And the pro tip here: kill NPCs in the Dark Zone; this is said to be an easier and quicker way to acquire DZ currency than challenging other agents.
Well, these pro tips that Ubisoft Massive talks about are rather disappointing. Many users also comment on the videos with irony and mockery. They may be useful to some agents at the beginning of their journey, but most of it can be figured out during the first few minutes of gameplay anyway.
If you are interested in the online game Escape from Tarkov, you can now sign up for the soon starting Closed Beta.
The upcoming shooter MMORPG Escape from Tarkov is highly interesting for many gamers. The degree of realism, the scenario, the many possibilities, the connection between shooter and role-playing game, as well as hardcore elements like the hero bleeding out, present a great appeal.
Pure realism
Many compare the online game with Ubisoft’s The Division, as both games are played online and connect shooter and RPG elements. The scenario is also similar. Both games are set in a sealed-off city. However, Escape from Tarkov places much more emphasis on realism than The Division. This starts with the animations, which are transferred to the game using motion capturing and are overseen by a military expert.
Every little animation will be visible, even how to flip a light switch. How exactly this looks and how much “immersion” this brings to the game can be seen in the linked video below, in which a character “loots” items and stores them in an well-organized inventory.
Additionally, the trajectory and impact of bullets will be calculated physically. Moreover, injuries play an important role. If you are hit by a bullet, you can get an infection or even bleed out.
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All of this sounds exciting, but how it will play is still unclear at the moment. While initial videos show that everything looks highly interesting, actually getting hands-on is still the best method to find out if you really like a game. A Closed Beta for Escape from Tarkov is set to start soon, a specific date will be announced – but it is supposed to be in the first quarter of this year.
With the upgrade to World of Warcraft: Legion, the demands on gamers’ PCs are significantly raised. Check here to see if your computer needs an upgrade!
The Legion likes it a bit nicer – System requirements for WoW
Before the expansion World of Warcraft: Legion launches in the summer of this year, fans of the game should consider whether they want to spend their computer some upgrades. Anyone who has struggled with “Warlords of Draenor” will probably experience their red FPS miracle with the arrival of the Legion. Blizzard has published the system requirements for the next addon and they have noticeably skyrocketed. It’s best to take a look at the freshly published requirements yourself:
If you have a relatively current computer, you probably don’t need to worry. However, if the device is already five years or older, you might face unpleasant surprises. In case of doubt: Start saving early and treat yourself to some upgrades for the hardware to match Legion.
The open beta for The Division has started on Xbox One. You can join the developers in a livestream on Twitch and watch them at work.
Since 10:00 AM, the first players are playing the new shooter The Division in the open beta on Xbox One. Players on PC and PlayStation 4 have to wait until tomorrow. Then they can join in and enjoy the new mission that was added compared to the closed beta.
Meanwhile, you can get your dose of “The Division” in the developers’ livestream. They are playing, joking with each other, and answering community questions. Occasionally, there’s new information that everyone rushes to, like piranhas to a drop of blood in a Bond film. The big hope: Maybe someone will slip up this time when it comes to raids.
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