EA Sports releases a new installment of their football simulation every year. This fall in 2016, the new FIFA title comes out: FIFA 17!
No official information from EA about FIFA 17 is available yet, but FGN now reports that they have obtained early information about the game. Apparently, the release dates, demo, and platforms that the game supports are already noted in a plan. Over the past three years, FGN has always been correct with their early information.
Here are the (expected) release dates for FIFA 17
North America September 20, 2016 (Tuesday)
Latin America September 22, 2016 (Thursday)
Australia September 22, 2016 (Thursday)
Europe September 22, 2016 (Thursday)
UK September 22, 2016 (Thursday)
Japan October 6, 2016 (Thursday)
These platforms will be supported
According to the information, PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 will be supported. The FIFA 17 release date is supposed to be the same for all platforms.
The FUT Web App is expected to go live on September 13, a week before the FIFA 17 launch in North America. If you have already played the Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 16, some rewards are waiting for you here.
If no changes occur, the FIFA 17 demo is set to release on September 6.
Through EA Access and a few euros more, you can already lace up your virtual football boots in FIFA 17 on September 15. On this day, the Companion App for Apple and Google Stores is also expected to be released.
These dates seem realistic, as the new installment of the FIFA series has always been released towards the end of September in recent years. FIFA 16 was released in Europe on September 24. Nevertheless, these details should be taken with caution – there are no official announcements yet.
In the MMO shooter Destiny there is a new raid challenge today on February 9th, the Nightfall strike, and a patch.
Start right away or wait for the update this evening?
Some warn: Don’t start anything before 7:00 PM today. Don’t do a raid or a Nightfall strike; maybe Bungie will change more in Destiny with the patch tonight than we think. Recently, there have been some reports that drops are too weak, maybe something will be fixed there.
However, this is currently a “might be”, not a “is.” But those who want to play it safe might hold their Guardian until after the patch.
This is the boss in Oryx’s Court on Tier 3 this week in Destiny
This time it’s Kagoor – so more ogres.
Videos about this week’s challenges in Destiny
At this point, we will show you throughout the day runs from Guardians tackling the Nightfall, the ogre, or the T3 boss. However, you’ll have to do without exciting images of people waiting in front of their monitors for it to be 7:00 PM.
A team takes on Mario and Luigi, the two Shield Brothers.
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A French campaign is causing a stir by mentioning video games in the same breath as drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine.
Gaming – a “hard” drug?
In recent years, video games have established themselves as a potential addictive substance among experts. In almost every larger German city, there are now counseling centers that, in addition to classic “gaming addiction” (in slot machines or casinos), now also further differentiate and treat issues such as “internet addiction” or “video game addiction” separately. While such differentiation is certainly useful for the affected individuals, one can also overstep the mark when trying to highlight these problems.
Last year, the French Institute for Prevention and Health Education launched a campaign to raise awareness among parents about the dangers of drugs and addictive substances. As suspected: Correct, video games fall into exactly this category. They are mentioned in the same breath as “other drugs.”
“Alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy, video games and tobacco… We are here to talk about it and manage the situation,” says one of the slogans.
Rather sad than amusing, the campaign reaches its peak in its commercials, such as with “Nico.” You should really see for yourself how video games are portrayed here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev6KkOfcTkM
Mein-MMO says: That video games have quite an appeal and that the term “addictive factor” is often even used as a positive trait is now well-established knowledge among gamers. And even if video game addiction is indeed a topic that should be treated and prevention seems quite appropriate, it is still very strange to place it alongside physical dependencies like alcohol or cocaine. Ultimately, the campaign probably wanted to achieve one thing: attention. And it has succeeded, albeit again to the detriment of gamers. They have to once again endure a stigmatization.
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According to the developers, in the final version of The Division, there will be a vendor NPC that sells skins for your weapons.
In the Closed Beta of Ubisoft’s upcoming MMO shooter, weapon skins were scarce. Those who managed to obtain a skin counted themselves among the few lucky ones. In the main game, there should be another way to give your favorite weapon a new look.
During a livestream on Twitch, the developer Massive Entertainment announced that there will be a seller offering several weapon skins. Until now, the skins had simply been too rare, and the distribution was not right. With the option of a vendor, significantly more players can stock up on desirable skins and customize their characters.
Would pink also be something for you?
However, fans’ opinions on this news are widely divided, as seen in the reddit forum. Some are pleased, while others react indignant. A user says: “Honestly, I like it the way it has been so far. Skins should be rare. I don’t want to see every player with a pink or neon green weapon.“
The majority of users wonder if this is really necessary. Some received over five skins during the beta weekend. That seems more than sufficient. There is also the question of why the developers don’t just tweak the distribution instead of introducing a vendor. The reactions from fans are thus predominantly negative.
What do you think of a skin vendor?
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , Bungie has once again highlighted videos from the community. This time, it’s about soaring high. The February patch for Destiny arrives tomorrow.
This week’s video features a sniper montage showcasing “superior” positioning. He is quite dominant over his opponents.
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Perhaps the highlight is the second place at Bungie. A Blade Dancer is actually on the way down… already lost in the abyss, but then it turns into a cliffhanger.
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This week, we received this sniper montage from our community. Perhaps not as spectacular as Bungie’s choice, but homemade.
http://youtu.be/mz4Gg3P_oFs
If you would like to showcase your video here, try your luck and send it to us via the contact form. And remember: There are more types of clips than just crucible montages. Perhaps you have another nice idea. It could increase your chances.
Please note: We cannot publish every video that reaches us here, as our snobbish readership mercilessly tears apart anything they find “too normal.” That’s just how they are. You just have to love them.
For your information: The February patch with the Crimson Days and the changes to PvP is supposed to go live tomorrow evening around 7 PM.
If you’re looking forward to Crimson Days, we’ll deploy the February Update at around 10AM PST on Tuesday 2/9. pic.twitter.com/iIMHdcI7GE
In this issue of the Respec column, we discuss The Repopulation, Divergence Online, The Culling, Life is Feudal, and Portal Knights.
The Repopulation – No release before 2017, but there is a shooter
The developers of the MMORPG The Repopulation have talked about transitioning to Unreal Engine 4. They will gradually adapt parts of the game to the new engine. The shooter part will be released as a separate game called Fragmented. From here on, all other parts will follow, so hopefully by the end of the year there will be something playable in the MMO space.
During the work, many features will be reconsidered and revised to see if they are still needed or if something new should be introduced. The alpha and beta phases will then start over. Therefore, there will definitely be no release of the MMORPG before 2017.
Divergence Online – back on Steam
The MMORPG that has recently faced criticism for allegedly stealing assets and was removed from Steam’s Early Access program can now be bought and played again. All accusations against the developers have been dropped. The team is now hoping that Valve reconsiders its business practices so that not everyone can simply make any claims that lead to a game being taken offline.
The Culling – Launch in March
The new survival action MMO The Culling will be released on March 8 through the Early Access program on Steam. The Culling will focus entirely on the battle royale mode and offer players massive battles with a survival aspect. The game is somewhat reminiscent of “The Hunger Games.” You are in an arena with other players and must try to be the last survivor while this “game” is commented on by hosts.
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The new sandbox online game Portal Knights will enter Early Access on Steam on February 25. In randomly generated worlds, you will build your own settlement, collect resources, craft items, and defend yourself against the creatures that inhabit this world. Portal Knights will not be an MMO; you can either play completely alone or with up to four friends in a team. With them, you will explore dungeons and even take on huge boss enemies!
Life is Feudal
The developers of the online game Life is Feudal have commented on its further development. The medieval game is increasingly becoming an MMO and will soon introduce PvE elements alongside PvP battles. Players will then be able to face the pygmies together with others. Pygmies mostly live in caves, although some have villages above ground. Furthermore, the developers state that there are currently no plans for a console version of the game.
Darkfall: New Dawn
The situation surrounding the classic version of the MMORPG Darkfall Online seems to have been clarified. Ub3rgames announces that they have now finalized the deal with Aventurine to bring the classic Darkfall Online back to the market under the new name Darkfall: New Dawn. While Aventurine fully focuses on Darkfall: Unholy Wars, Ub3rgames continues to develop the classic Darkfall Online and also takes over the operation of the game. They will soon begin a stress test to which all interested players are invited. Details will follow.
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The Korean MMORPG Bless features some cute companions and stylish mounts that players can use to travel through the MMORPG.
The Cute Hamster (with a Fancy Hat!)
Although Bless just started its open beta phase about 2 weeks ago, the game is already becoming a hit in Korea. More than 90,000 players simultaneously immersed themselves in the world at its peak – this mostly happens in internet cafes in its home country.
With a new trailer, the developers Neowiz Games introduce some special companions that will appear in the game.
As pets, there’s a small, pink Pterosaur and a hamster in quite silly clothes – it might be hard to remember who is the pet and who is the owner!
If you prefer “cool” mounts, you can stroll through the world on the frosty snow leopard (which resembles a wolf) or hop on the back of a metal rooster (which just happens to look like a Chocobo).
A release for the West has already been confirmed, according to a fan site, but a publisher is still missing and a release date is still up in the air.
TERA is being updated in the Korean version and offers a new instance as well as an “old” dungeon on a higher difficulty.
Durion’s Lounge – Defeat the Lustful One!
The Korean version of TERA is receiving fresh content, which groups are likely to enjoy. A brand new dungeon awaits players, as well as a new difficulty level for an already existing instance.
First up is “Durion’s Lounge” for brave heroes who wish to stand against the lustful Durion. As the name suggests, one enters the chambers of the villain, where there will surely be some risqué moments and innuendos to observe. If you succeed in the challenge, rewards in the form of stylish gear and weapons await.
Aside from that, the instance BERNO’s Lab will also be upgraded, meaning it will receive a “brutal” game mode. Traditionally, this enhances the enemies and, in return, provides better rewards.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, a lot of new item sets are coming with the next DLC. We present the new VR16 sets.
In March, the next DLC “The Thieves Guild” will launch for The Elder Scrolls Online on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Our friends at ProNDC are already checking out the DLC on the test server. This time they are bringing plenty of information about the various sets that the DLC will add to The Elder Scrolls Online.
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Leki’s Focus (medium armor) – for weapon damage dealers
Warriors’ Fury (heavy armor) – for weapon damage with a berserk effect
Robes of Transmutation (light armor) – for healers
Emblem of the Master Archer (medium armor) – for archers
The following VR16 sets can be obtained as loot in PvE:
Bahraha’s Curse (heavy armor) – a tank set that can immobilize enemies
Roar of Alkosh (medium armor) – weapon damage
Ebenheart Armor (heavy armor) – tank set with group support
Wardrobe of the Wyrm (light armor) – healer set with group support
Hircine’s Mirth (medium armor) – weapon damage set with group support
Moon Bastion (heavy armor) – tank set
Moon Dancer (light armor) – spell damage
Syvarra’s Scales (heavy armor) – quite an all-purpose set
Dusk Restoration (light armor) – support set
You can find the craftable sets and the exact values of the individual items and their bonus effects in the video. Please note that this is not the final version and that Zenimax might adjust the values until release.
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YouTuber MarcoStyle has taken a closer look at the size of the map from The Division and compared it to the maps of GTA V and Fallout 4. The result is sure to surprise some.
So far, the map of The Division has been viewed with skepticism. At times, it has been labeled as “rather small“. Is it really extensive enough to offer hundreds of hours of gameplay?
MarcoStyle has taken it upon himself to take a closer look at the map from Ubisoft’s upcoming MMO shooter. For this, he made accurate measurements during the Closed Beta:
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First, he ran exactly 200 meters in one direction. Then he checked how long that distance appeared on the overview map and repeated this line until he reached the other end of the map.
He came up with a result of 2.8 kilometers, which can be traversed in about 8 minutes – as long as you don’t run into obstacles and exclude any loading times. So what does that mean?
The map of GTA V is larger, but not necessarily better
To get an idea of this map size, the YouTuber compares his result with the map of GTA V. He repeated his measurements with this open-world game. Little surprising: The map of Los Santos is indeed a good bit larger. This image shows both maps overlaid:
But: One must not forget that GTA V is also designed for vehicles with which you can cover large distances very quickly. This does not exist in Ubisoft’s MMO shooter. However, the “density” of The Division is higher; meaning, in a smaller area you can discover significantly more.
However, MarcoStyle was not satisfied with that and checked how long it takes to get to the other end of the map of Los Santos. The result is also surprising: Although he admits not to be the best driver and also not to be operating the fastest vehicle, he didn’t even need three minutes – significantly less time than it takes to traverse post-apocalyptic New York.
He concludes: The world of The Division is definitely smaller than Los Santos with all its outlying areas, but by no means worse. Due to the limited mobility, it is even relatively more extensive. But the games are probably just too different, making this comparison seem unfair.
The YouTuber thought the same. It takes another open-world game – completely without vehicles – that is better comparable. A game like Fallout 4.
The map size of The Division resembles that of Fallout 4
After a similar procedure, he again measured the length of the line on the map for 200 meters and laid this over the entire map. And he arrived at a result that leaves one standing with their mouth open: both maps are almost the same size!
Here it is naturally difficult to say which map is denser or “better” than the other, as anyone who has played Fallout knows that this map has a lot to offer – even if large parts are just wasteland.
But MarcoStyle frequently points out that the map size of Fallout 4 has been highly praised – by critics and fans. It provides an impression of a very large world of the apocalypse.
So if you now think that the world of The Division is small, you must also say that the world of Fallout 4 is small. At least as long as no errors occurred in the YouTuber’s measurements…
In the upcoming addon “Legion”, there are again many risqué elements and implied debauchery in World of Warcraft – and it’s sometimes quite amusingly intertwined in quests.
Risqué Romance Novels – Even the Legion has Needs
In the current alpha version of “Legion”, there is again a little treat that I would like to draw your attention to. The humor of the WoW developers shows in many small details of the game world, but it is particularly present and especially suggestive in the “Risqué Romance Novels”. These are (actually readable) books in Azeroth, where protagonists disappear together in a romance sooner rather than later – filled with plenty of word play.
The stories know no taboos, as pairings of Draenei and Humans, Undead and Humans, Pandaren and Humans… well, actually everything involving the Human Paladin “Markus” occurs.
Markus schafft es immer wieder …
… mit allen möglichen Kerlen …
… und allen Frauen anzubändeln.
A little preview of how these lines read in the game? Please!
“The elf with the glowing hair spoke to him first: “Oh, it seems someone is preparing for a battle.” She placed her hand on the tip of his sword and gently pressed it down while dancing past him, not taking her eyes off him. “Do you believe in love at first sight? Or should I walk past you again…?”
Marcus leaned forward and pressed the hard steel against her body unflinchingly. He whispered something in her ear and then straightened up while waiting eagerly for a reaction from her.” – “A risqué romance novel: Hot and Wet“
… and those are still the harmless innuendos.
In Legion, this trend continues, as new editions of the “Romance Novels” can be obtained again. Unlike before, they will not be stolen from the mobs’ inventory by rogues, but crafted by players. At least if they have dedicated themselves to the profession of Inscription (Ha! Wordplay!).
As part of a quest line, players can visit the author of the previous works, Bill Spearkshaker (I have to chuckle childishly at that name – please forgive me), and “learn” from him how to write such wonderful novels. Once that is achieved, you can craft 4 works yourself and gift them to entertain your fellow players.
This elf would also be a “found feast” for dear Markus. – Image source
The titles of the books promise amusingly suggestive content:
“Legion Lust”
“Of Elven Bondage”
“Waves of Desire”
“Nightborne of the Living Dead”
wait for all the brave souls who want to indulge in such content. However, they are not for the faint of heart, as the Undead Crispin Gravesbane has now taken the place of the Human Markus – and he likes to lose a few body parts:
“A speechlessness overwhelmed him as his jaw dropped. He bent down to pick it up again, lifted it, and let it snap back in the right place.”
Or summarized briefly: Cortyn is looking forward to this nonsense.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , there are exotic class items from the 3 factions. How do you get them? And what do they provide?
Generally, the iron rule is: You can only equip one exotic armor piece at a time. However, there is an exception for exotic class items. With the perk “Exotic Pur” you can equip an exotic class item along with an exotic armor piece. But, to say it right away, this is more of a cosmetic thing.
Obtaining the exotic class items in Destiny is not too difficult, but it is time-consuming. Because the items are only available if you have reached Reputation Rank 25 with the reputation factions Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, or Future War Cult.
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Reputation Rank 25 is a long way …. but it shines so beautifully
When you reach Reputation Rank 25, you will receive a special quest. With Dead Orbit it is something like “The Strider of the Arachen”, with the New Monarchy you will become “The Strider of the Executor.” This is also a task of diligence. Important here: You must properly represent the faction by equipping a shader, the emblem, and the class item of the faction.
The class items themselves, once you finally have them, give you a bonus to the reputation gained with the faction. In terms of stats, they hardly differ from the legendary class items. Therefore, they are not worth it for a pure power gain.
However, there is a bonus to reputation and when you “spawn,” there is a small additional effect.
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In FIFA 16: Ultimate Team, the winter upgrades are in full swing. We summarize what you need to know about it.
Every FUT gamer who has been tearing their hair out for the last few months because their favorite player inexplicably has poor attributes, even though they perform spectacularly in reality, can anxiously follow: the winter upgrades are coming. The first players were upgraded on February 5.
What are winter upgrades anyway?
Unlike other game modes in FIFA 16, players in Ultimate Team are not automatically adjusted to their current real-life performances. It’s simply not possible to create new cards with various values for thousands of players every few days. Some consistency is expected here as the transfer market would otherwise be flooded with too many cards of the respective player.
Outstanding performances are already recognized through In-Form cards (or other special cards, like TOTY), but most players remain at the values assigned to them at the start of the season.
In the winter upgrades, players who have excelled in the last few months are assigned better player cards. With this, EA aims to respond to current events in the football world and provide an authentic football simulation with FIFA 16.
When do upgrades come in Ultimate Team mode?
Proper upgrades of the standard cards (i.e., TOTW, TOTY, etc. excluded) only happen twice a year:
once in September when the new FIFA game is released. Here, it is assessed how the respective player has developed during the entire previous season. There are up and downgrades!
The second period is now, in February: in this winter update, players who stood out in the first half are rewarded with new, improved cards with better attributes.
When exactly do the winter upgrades come?
The winter upgrades 2016 come in four waves. The first was already on February 5, the next will follow on February 12, 19, and 26. Thus, there will be new upgrades every Friday in February. FUT is regularly updated around 7 p.m. our time. From then on, the improved player cards should be found in the packs. This runs parallel to the last winter transfers that EA Sports will still make in the coming days.
How do I get an upgraded player card?
By opening packs or buying them on the transfer market. As players of all qualities (Bronze, Silver, Gold) can receive an upgrade, there is a chance for such a player in all packs that contain players.
Attention: Player cards with the old values can no longer be drawn from packs.
What happens to the old player cards?
Basically, nothing. Standard cards that are already in your club will not be upgraded. Unfortunately, they also lose significant value, which means that a rash sale on the transfer market is rarely worthwhile. If you want the respective player in their upgrade form, you either have to draw them from packs or bid on the transfer market. The situation is different for In-Forms.
What happens to the existing In-Form cards?
If an upgraded player receives similar or better attributes than their existing IF card(s), their IFs also get an upgrade. If this is not the case, the In-Form cards remain as they were. So if you have an IF player in your club whose standard card receives an upgrade, this one will be improved automatically.
An example: Dele Alli from Hotspurs received an upgrade of 5 points to now 72 overall rating. Since his previous IF card already had 72, it will be raised to 74.
By the way: If a player changes quality as part of the upgrade (e.g., from Silver to Gold), the IFs of the Silver tier do not receive an upgrade. For example, Jack Butland: his current card is Gold, his Silver In-Form card remains Silver.
Why? According to EA, this is to prevent Bronze or Silver teams from being negatively affected. In short: Previous In-Form cards retain their quality color.
How many players will get an upgrade?
This year, there will be around 400 upgrades. That is significantly more than in previous years.
In 2015, the winter update was in February, but on the 14th and 15th. This year, the upgrades are coming on four dates spread over the entire February.
Which players receive an upgrade?
These players have already received an upgrade. Which other players, according to EA, have earned new cards is still unknown. However, it is certainly worth looking at which players have many In-Form cards so far. This indicates that EA Sports has recognized that these players have delivered outstanding performances.
What do the winter upgrade cards look like?
They look like the previous cards – they just have better attributes.
Are there downgrades during the winter upgrades?
No. There are downgrades only between the games of the FIFA series.
By how many points can the overall rating increase?
Most gold players receive an upgrade of 1-2 points. Silver and bronze players are often increased by 4 points; in very rare cases, there is an improvement of up to 15 points.
Can I have both card versions of the respective player?
Yes. However, only one of them can play in your team – they cannot be on the pitch together.
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The winter upgrades in FIFA 16: Ultimate Team are intended to narrow the gap between the game and the real football world. Furthermore, the new cards shake up the virtual transfer market quite significantly and open up interesting transfer options for you – especially regarding IFs.
Two important dates have been revealed for Black Desert. When does the name reservation start and how long does the beta last? We will tell you.
Name reservation for Black Desert starts on February 9!
If you have decided to purchase Black Desert in pre-sale, you will enjoy numerous additional content and bonuses. This also includes the possibility to reserve a character and a family name early, so you can truly adopt the beloved name you’ve been cherishing for years at the launch.
The name reservation starts for all pre-order customers on February 9, 2016 at 7:00 PM! You will find the corresponding options on the official Black Desert page from this time onwards.
But another date has been announced: After it has already been published, that the 2nd closed beta (CBT2) will start on February 18, there are now more precise times for start and duration. From 9:00 AM, the servers for the final test can be accessed. The fun will then last for 4 days, before on February 22, also at 9:00 AM, the beta test will end.
In The Division, a developer’s statement has caused a stir. They have crafted the PC version so that console players do not feel unfairly treated.
A video interview is currently making the rounds. In it, a developer of The Division raves about the PC version. They have always regarded the PC version as a standalone game. Previously, they worked at companies that treated the PC version as a port, which came with limitations, but with The Division, they have had a different mindset.
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This would have been roughly the answer one might expect, and was also given in other interviews by developers when it came to how great the PC version would be. But the developer then added: “We have to keep the PC version somewhat in line with the console versions, otherwise it would be quite unfair to them if the PC version were so far ahead.”
Numerous US sites have already picked up the news. It has sparked strong reactions from PC gamers.
Update 16:00: Ubisoft has now commented on the matter to pcgamesn. They contradict their own employee. The PC version was developed from the ground up. It is simply not true that the version was held back. Ubisoft is confident that players will enjoy the PC version. And the feedback from the beta indicates so.
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We take a look at a current trend from Hearthstone and present 5 decks that make strong use of Reno Jackson.
We will be rich!
The expansion “The League of Explorers” has brought numerous new cards into the world of Hearthstone. The biggest impact has probably been made by Reno Jackson, the overzealous and somewhat greedy adventurer. His card has a unique healing effect that is unmatched in the game. This was reason enough for us to publish a small column on Reno Jackson.
Numerous decks have now made him standard. We show you 5 decks that are circulating in the current meta. Please note that there are often slight variations of the decks, which is why we are only presenting the “archetypes” and will not go into every small change.
“Renolock” Warlock
Particularly popular is the Reno Warlock, here in a variation from Mart23. This deck not only makes use of our healing adventurer but also includes Stallag, Feugen, and Dr. Boom as some tough minions. Since “Silence” has become significantly less popular in recent weeks, it often happens that the death of Feugen and Stallag calls forth a Thaddius who deals swiftly with the opponents. If that is not enough, one can simply follow it up with a Lord Jaraxxus and dominate the field with weapons and the infernal beasts.
“Natural Remedies” Druid
There are particularly many variations of Reno decks among Druids, which is why we wanted to focus on one. Especially fun is the solution from ChaosFollowing, who skyrocketed with his “Natural Remedies” Druid. Strong removals like Doomsayer or Wrath make the deck noticeably more control-oriented than a Ramp Druid, for example.
While there are some cards duplicated, like Depths Oracle, Starfall, and Poison Seeds, it is still easy to keep track with this quantity.
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“Highlander” Mage
The Mage class has made Reno Jackson extremely popular in Hearthstone as well. Particularly spells like Ice Block give the necessary time to play the healing literally at the last second and turn the tide once again. In JJ’s example deck, no card is duplicated, so one does not have to count in their head what has already been played. Other legendary cards, like Archmage Antonidas, Dr. Boom, and Alexstrasza round it all off.
“Rafaam+Reno” Paladin
If one legendary card is not enough, one simply includes 7 of them in their deck. At least that’s how the “Rafaam+Reno” variant of Odemian’s Paladin decks handle it. Besides staples like Dr. Boom and Tirion Fordring, he also has Kel’thuzad, Lord Thief Rafaam, Sylvanas, and Loatheb on board to keep opponents busy for as long as possible. No single card is duplicated, so no regard needs to be given to cards that have already been played.
There he is grinning to himself…
“Reno-Monkeys” Warrior
Finally, we also took a look at the Reno Warrior from SongOfSaya, which unites several fun mechanics from “The League of Explorers”. Alongside Reno, Elise Starseeker is also part of the deck, which over time provides the golden monkey that swaps all cards in hand and deck for legendary minions. This is particularly valuable when one doesn’t have a good “late game” in hand and wants to switch from control to aggression. After a few test rounds in Hearthstone, we can confirm: It’s fun. Just not for the enemies.
What do you think of these decks? Do you like the “Flavor of the Month” with Reno Jackson? Or is there another card bothering you?
In Star Citizen , one can see its roots more in the dynamic world of EVE Online than in the static one of World of Warcraft.
Chris Roberts addressed in his recent Q&A where he sees the MMO roots of Star Citizen. What games influenced him in that regard.
Roberts says he has always had difficulties with the “theme parks” like Everquest or World of Warcraft . It all feels so static: You go into a castle and kill the evil demon, and everyone else does the same. The problem from a designer’s perspective is: You can’t script events quickly enough for players to run through them.
Star Citizen wants to place the player at the center …
In EVE Online , on the other hand, players are given a lot of space to create the drama that unfolds in the world. Just like EVE, Star Citizen should also put the player at the center. It’s good if the player base is a source of action and drama.
But of course, these are not the only influences. From games like Demon Souls, they want to learn how to handle rewards. It is always a balance between risk and reward. In Star Citizen, nothing should be easily obtainable, but should require some consideration.
… and surround him with numerous NPCs
It is important to Roberts that the world should feel alive. Therefore, they have implemented the 90-to-10 rule: The players should be the main characters, but to convey the feeling of playing in a vibrant world, there will be 10 players for every 90 non-player characters going about their work. Traders will trade, miners will extract resources, and pirates will do piratical things.
All in all, they want to create a more vibrant and dynamic universe and offer players an experience like never before.
In this special, we have compared both space simulations, although one must certainly not do that:
The hero shooter Gigantic (PC, Xbox One) has now lifted its NDA. This solves one of its two major PR problems.
With hero shooters, it’s a tricky situation. When people first heard about “Battleborn” in 2014 it sounded like an exciting, new story. Then it went quiet for a bit, until Blizzard introduced Overwatch. And now there are games left and right in the genre, and it’s hard to keep track, especially since none of the games are actually out yet, but all are in various stages of development.
And with half a dozen games and a hype title like Overwatch in the mix, it’s hard for the other games to score points.
One of the games suffering from the oversupply is Gigantic. Here, as a gag, you don’t siege the enemy base, but you have to take down the creature of the opposing team while protecting your own. Other features: The graphic style is very distinctive. And PC players were told: We only run on Windows 10.
One reason why there was so little heard about the game was, besides the over saturation of hero shooters, that they had maintained an NDA the whole time. Last week it was lifted. Now the game can be talked about freely, and it can be streamed. Since January, a 24/7 beta has been running.
So one of the PR problems is already solved, now the genre just has to thin out somehow, or the games have to differentiate themselves from the competition somehow. Not an easy task.
Our author Cortyn took a look at the new hero Li-Ming from Heroes of the Storm and reveals why the character is “endlessly” fun.
In love with a witch
Li-Ming has arrived in the Nexus of Heroes of the Storm for about a week, unleashing her spells mercilessly on all those who stand in the way of the bold arcanist. She originally comes from the Diablo universe and is a playable character in the latest installment Diablo 3. If you want to get an overview of her abilities, you can catch up in our introductory post about Li-Ming .
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Li Ming’s playstyle in Heroes of the Storm – Fast, wild, and explosive
Unlike with my troublesome Graumähne, I immediately had the “right” feeling with Li-Ming and knew how to proceed. This does not mean that she enables only one way of playing! You can either play her as a safe ranged damage dealer from a distance or dive straight into the fray to bring death and destruction among the enemies – however, the latter didn’t go particularly well for me, I preferred ranged combat significantly more.
However, it must be said that her two heroic abilities are quite “weak” in terms of raw damage. Disintegration and Wave of Force each deal less damage than an Arcane Orb at maximum range. Nevertheless, these abilities complement her “kit” wonderfully, have a very short cooldown (20 seconds!), and often provide the decisive edge to turn a battle around.
The “Wave of Force” is also excellent for quickly shattering waves of opponents – due to the short cooldown, this can also be sacrificed without risk.
She only brings even more fun when the enemy is also “overnumbered”. Especially against foes like the Lost Vikings or Rexxar, she benefits greatly from “critical mass”. The passive ability ensures that the cooldown of all spells (including the heroic ability) resets immediately when an enemy dies. Want to cast Disintegration 7 times in a row? No problem with Li-Ming!
Li-Ming’s talents in HotS – Double-edged swords
Basically, I am not a fan of talents that have a negative effect alongside a positive one. Li-Ming has several such traits. She can enhance her Arcane Orb so that it deals more damage against distant enemies; however, it causes significantly less damage when they are close to her. Also notable is the talent “Glass Cannon”, as it permanently increases the ability damage dealt by 15%, but also costs 15% of maximum health permanently.
With the right talents, the Arcane Orb becomes significantly stronger than almost any other effect in the game.
Other talents even completely reshape Li-Ming. If desired, you can transform her teleportation into a damage spell that causes quite a bang upon impact. If you love the adrenaline rush, you choose the talent “Dominance”, which ensures that every enemy hero killed heals our spellcaster by a whopping 25% of her health. This makes her a self-healing, continuously firing mana cannon.
The ultimate form – “Archon: Pure Power”
Particularly noteworthy is the level 20 talent “Archon: Pure Power”, which is absolutely unique in Heroes of the Storm. It grants Li-Ming a new spell, allowing her to switch to Archon form – as long as she wants. In this form, she can’t use anything else except “Disintegration”, but without any cooldown! Yes, you read that right. Starting at level 20, Li-Ming can cast her “death ray” without pause. The possibilities are so diverse that it’s hard to believe.
Just go on a laser rampage – the Archon form leaves players in awe.
While the team is engaged in a fight, you can comfortably take down fortress after fortress with the mage and melt through the enemy defenses. At the same time, you can also just spin wildly in circles to “scan” the entire screen for enemies and uncover invisible foes like Nova and Zeratul.
“Archon: Pure Power” is for me the best talent in the whole game, without being completely overpowered, because Li-Ming sacrifices all other spells and thus her mobility. If she wants to end the form, she needs a brief moment of calm, which is often enough for them to be killed.
Conclusion – Strike, log in, have fun – Li Ming in Heroes of the Storm
My enthusiasm for the new heroine is hard to express in words. What is possible with her is impressively showcased in the latest “WTF Moments” – just take a look:
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Li-Ming is fantastic. Rarely has a hero in Heroes of the Storm been as much fun as she is, and I am rarely so sure that she will soon receive one or two powerful nerfs. Especially a fully leveled “Arcane Orb” thrown from ambush into two or three unsuspecting enemies brings the greatest joy that one can have – at least for one’s own team. If you have 15,000 gold on hand, you should strike. To paraphrase the lyrical words of a song from recent years about Li-Ming, “Full laser, how you go off”.
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Paragon focuses on CrossPlay between Playstation 4 and PC – but does it create disadvantages for one side due to the controls?
Create a fair battlefield in Paragon – with gamepad or keyboard
In the upcoming action MOBA Paragon, which is currently still in closed alpha phase, the focus is entirely on the CrossPlay feature. In short, this means that players on PS4 and PC can play together against each other.
According to the developers, there should not be any disadvantages when using a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse. The gameplay of Paragon is said to be “a bit slower and more tactical” than in shooters, for example. However, if someone is not convinced of this, they can also simply plug in a keyboard and mouse on the PS4 to offset any “disadvantages” in handling.
The developers state:
“In Paragon, it’s not all about jerky movements or the 360 no-scope headshot; it compensates for this quite significantly. Of course, it is our goal to make the controls so that you won’t notice any significant differences – a skilled player on a gamepad should be able to compete with a skilled player on mouse and keyboard. Some of our internal top players used a controller and are very successful.”
How exactly this will work with the CrossPlay will be detailed by the developers in the coming weeks and months.
Besides that, a character from Paragon has been introduced in more detail. Take a look at the stealth character “Kallari” and his abilities (which strongly resemble a ninja) in this video:
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