Destiny: Crimson Week – Event dyes Tower red, brings new shaders, gestures, ghost shells

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny, the Crimson Days event starts on February 9. It’s not just love in the air – no! New challenges await in the Crucible.

This week, all chocolate and flower shops around the world are looking forward to Sunday: it’s Valentine’s Day. Love is in the Air! Apparently, some employees at Bungie have butterflies in their stomachs too since this day is being used as an occasion for the next small event in the Destiny universe.

Crimson-Days

Not only will the Tower be covered entirely in red and decorated with numerous hearts and roses, but there will also be some new Shaders, Emotes, and Ghost shells  making their way into the Destiny universe. There will be a unique PvP event where you can only compete in pairs – as a couple. Regarding PvE content, we will have to wait a bit longer.

When does the Crimson Days event take place?

In Destiny, a new week always begins on Tuesday, which is why the Crimson Days event starts on Tuesday, February 9. It is expected to begin around 7:00 PM. It ends a week later on February 16.

New PvP Game Mode: The Crimson Doubles

This mode is very similar to Trials of Osiris – just in doubles. A “couple” can face an opposing team in the elimination mode for five rounds to claim victory. You can start this PvP event through the recommended activities in the Director (bottom left of the screen). You need to partner up – there will be no matchmaking. So set out some candles, dress up, and enjoy a nice date!

The level advantages are also disabled – meaning that items from Year 1 can also be used.

Scharlach-Woche

By the way: If your teammate dies in this PvP mode, you will receive the power of the “Broken Heart“. Driven by revenge, you can draw your weapon faster and recover more quickly from damage taken. From a gameplay perspective, maximum values for armor, agility, recovery, and weapon handling will be granted. With this advantage, you might just be able to achieve victory. The “Broken Heart” lasts until you revive your partner, the round ends, or you go down yourself.

New Bounties and Rewards

Even Lord Shaxx, who is not particularly known for his charming side, has fresh bounties ready for the couples. There will even be a new quest titled “Crimson Bonds”. It is recommended to visit Lord Shaxx in the Tower before diving into the Crimson Doubles.

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At the end of the Valentine’s Day quest, you will receive the “Crimson Days Emblem” as a reward. The shaders and ghost shells (up to Light level 320!) can be obtained by participating in the Crimson Doubles. The ghost shells at higher light levels are highly coveted; they are probably the most interesting items you can get during Crimson Days.

Additionally, there will be “Crimson Sweets” that provide advantages for your fireteam. After consumption, all equipped weapons gain more XP for 30 minutes.

Eververse Supply

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Tess Everis offers you new gestures this week, specifically designed for two guardians, such as a secret greeting or the “Fist Bump”. These festive emotes are only available this week, but once acquired, they will remain in your possession forever.

Is that it?

Destiny-Scharlach-Hüter

Yes, that’s it. Bungie announced some time ago that not much more content will be coming in this event. It can be assumed that the Crimson Days event will not draw back those who have already declared Destiny “dead” in various forums for hours at a time. It is likely a nice event that brings a bit of variety and introduces a new 2vs2 mode in the Crucible.

In these challenging times of Destiny, one might sarcastically remark: Now finally something new. But it’s definitely time for Bungie to reveal the next big thing.

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Overwatch: The beta starts again! But when does it start? [Update: Beta is live]

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard’s first first-person shooter Overwatch is starting its closed beta for the second time – but when exactly does it begin? What has changed?

Update 19:34: The Overwatch beta is now live, as Blizzard announces on Twitter.

We wish everyone lots of fun who managed to get an invite.

Progress and New Game Modes

After Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch took a break last winter, the closed beta continues today. The developers have been quite busy over the past two months and want to present a variety of new content. The announced highlights include:

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In addition, there will be numerous balancing changes to the characters, which will be detailed at a later time. For those who do not want to jump directly into battle against other players, there is reason to breathe a sigh of relief. The official announcement promises numerous changes and updates to “private games,” including pure AI matches. This is certainly helpful for newcomers, so they don’t have to prove themselves against “super pros” right away.

However, there is still no exact time for the resumption of the beta. Many expect it to be at 7:00 PM our time. We will keep you updated in this article as soon as a specific time is known and confirmed.

By the way, there are supposed to be new waves of beta keys. Although no exact details have been provided yet, according to a tweet, this is supposed to happen “soon” once the servers are back up and running.

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Haven’t signed up for the Overwatch beta yet? No problem, you can still do that now at the official Blizzard site.

Update 18:10: Things are happening on Overwatch’s social channels. They say: There is no fixed date for the beta launch, but the plan is still to do it today. There is no option for a pre-load. The patch notes will be posted together with the beta launch.

If you want to learn more about the game, you should take a closer look at our Overwatch topic page.

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LoL: 9 Champions, die es (noch) nicht in die League of Legends schafften

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 5 minutes

In the MOBA League of Legends, there are some champions that had concepts but for various reasons have not (yet) made it into the Summoner’s Rift.

In the official LoL forums, players can suggest certain champion concepts that they devised themselves or with friends. Many of these concepts are then partially used as templates for new champions. If a concept is particularly well thought out and fits into the plans of the developers and champion designers at Riot Games, such a concept can also be completely adopted.

However, you don’t have to design a new champion directly if you want to express your creativity in League of Legends. Skin suggestions are also gladly accepted. You can find the forum section for that here: Official Riot Forum for Skin & Champion Concepts

But now let’s take a look at a few of the heroes that (still) haven’t made it into the Rift.

Ao Shin – The Storm Dragon

LoL Ao Shin concept

During the first teasers of Jhin, many players believed that the dragon Ao Shin had finally made it into the game. Unfortunately, that was not the case. However, he is still in production, which is not entirely easy due to his complicated concept. Currently, it is said that he will probably appear in early 2016 – maybe there will be more information about this hero in the near future. Here is the LoL wiki page of Ao Shin.

Averdian – was he turned into Heimerdinger in LoL?
LoL Averdian concept

A blue, meditating alien that strongly resembles the movie “Mars Attacks”. Rumors say that this champion was used as a basis for Heimerdinger, which would of course explain Heimerdinger’s Legendary skin.

When the “Noxian Night” map was released in 2010, this champion could be found lying in a coffin there. Even among the developers, the alien was so popular that RiotNocturne made his forum avatar Averdian. He stated that he was working hard to bring this champion into the game and would only change his forum avatar again when the work on this champion was officially completed. In July 2011, he changed his avatar, suggesting that Averdian did not make it. Here is the LoL wiki page of Averdian.

Tabu – The Voodoo Shaman – looked more like a Blizzard character than LoL

LoL Voodoo Shaman concept

This image might suggest that he is some kind of hippie Blizzard character who prefers to listen to death metal. It is very likely that this champion was reworked and turned into Swain. Tabu could also be found in a coffin on the “Noxian Night” map from 2010. Here is the LoL wiki page of Tabu.

Gavid – The Plant King

LoL Gavid concept

About this champion, all that is known is that he looks like a large plant with thorns. No abilities or other details are known, which is very unfortunate. Like the previous two champions Averdian and Tabu, Gavid was also found in a coffin on the “Noxian Night” map in 2010. This suggests that work on these champions has been definitively discontinued. Here is the LoL wiki page of Gavid.

Priscilla – The Spider Queen – Will we see her brother in League of Legends?

LoL Priscilla concept

Looking at this hero, you can immediately see into whom the Spider Queen was reworked. Guess who?

That’s right, Urgot! Even though it seems likely that Elise would have been the solution, a closer examination reveals the visual similarities to Urgot. Unfortunately, none of her abilities were known. In 2011, there was temporarily an item called “Priscilla’s Blessing” on the Dominion map – a clear reference to this champion. However, the item, like Priscilla herself, failed to make a lasting impact and was removed again.

In fact, there was a survey on the League of Legends forum in 2011 asking whether the Spider Queen should make her way into the game. About 24,000 of around 28,000 votes cast were in favor of “Yes”.

Here is the LoL wiki page of Priscilla.

URF – The Manatee – from Warwick’s victim to LoL’s mascot

LoL Urf concept

This is probably one of the few champions in this article that most of you can say “Oh that one – I know him”. Originally, URF was only intended as an April Fool’s joke by the developers at LoL. However, he was embraced by the players so quickly that he has now become a sort of mascot for League of Legends. When the Urf, the Manatee Skin for Warwick was available, it was mentioned in the skin description that Warwick killed and disemboweled Urf. Although this is a sad ending for the cute Urf, April 1st has since been recognized as Urf Day in LoL. Here is the LoL wiki page of URF.

Well – The Hydrosoul – was this LoL champ gutted for buffs?

LoL Well Hydrosoul concept

This champion was actually nothing more than a rumor. Unfortunately, he did not fully make it into the game. Not fully means in this case that his passive ability “Vortex” is the “Noxus Slaughter” buff on the “Twisted Treeline” map. His W ability “Typhoon” was also implemented as a buff in the Twisted Treeline. Here is the LoL wiki page of Well.

Omen – a prototype for Kha’Zix?

LoL Omen concept

By canceling this champion, the way for Riven was probably cleared. This should please us all because who doesn’t like the typical Riven players in the top lane, who are all at least 5 times better than their rest of the team? But I should probably write a separate article on that. There were speculations that Omen was reworked into Kha’Zix (the appearance suggests so), however, Riot Games stated that this is not true.

Rob Blackblade – The Dashing Rogue – Would he have fit into LoL?

LoL Rob Blackblade concept

From his appearance, he would rather fit into Super Nintendo games and clearly contradicts the champion style of League of Legends. This was also one of the main reasons why this hero did not make it to the game servers of LoL.

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WildStar: The Lore Guy takes over!

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

At WildStar, a position has been filled. The former “Lore Guru” Chad Moore is now the Game Director and thus the main person responsible for development.

From Plot to Producer

At Carbine, the studio behind the MMORPG WildStar, there has once again been a significant change in leadership. Chad “Pappy” Moore, who was previously responsible for the game’s story, is the new Game Director of the title and is largely responsible for the upcoming plans and features.

WildStar Lore Rise to power
From Lore Guru to Chief – the rise of Chad Moore.

The official “State of Affairs” post reads more like an inaugural speech than a major new announcement. Moore summarizes the successes of the last year, discusses the three major content patches, and once again mentions what is planned for Arkterra in the next update.

WildStar Chad Moore Carbine

Further major steps this year would include more content, such as the ability to dive into the Halon Ring, an asteroid belt around Nexus, and experience numerous adventures there. Also planned for this year is the release of the game in China, where the open beta has recently started.

Moore emphasizes that the connection to the community is very important to him, and he believes that a dialogue between players and developers is essential to ultimately deliver a good product.

Mein-MMO says: Although Moore’s open letter reads positively, it has a strange undertone. Just a few weeks ago, there were allegations and claims that people are being placed in positions at Carbine that they cannot handle. It seems at first glance strange that the former story writer suddenly takes on the role of Game Director. On the other hand, Chad Moore is one of the “cool guys” who has always enjoyed staying in touch with the community and has a great reputation with me for his beautiful lore. And finally: At some point, things must turn around positively for WildStar.

For more information about the game, visit our WildStar theme page.

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Escape from Tarkov: Hardcore – Verhüllte Militär-Experten liefern Knowhow

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the upcoming MMO shooter Escape from Tarkov have released an initial Developer Diary discussing the online game.

Interestingly, Escape from Tarkov is not the first game in this universe. The online game is based on the shooter Russia 2028, which is currently on hold, and the online shooter Contract Wars. All games are essentially set in the same fictional future Russia. Everything the developers learned from the two projects is now used to make Escape from Tarkov something special.

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As realistic as possible

A Russian military expert, who prefers to remain anonymous, assists the team in achieving the highest possible realism in the game. To this end, they train with real weapons. These weapons are implemented into the game 1:1, as are their actual sound effects. Particular attention is paid to the animations. Using motion capture, the movements are recorded under the direction of the military expert. These are then transferred into the game, resulting in astonishingly realistic outcomes, as seen in the linked video below.

Especially when it comes to handling weapons, such as how to change magazines or fix jammed firearms, the implementation is intended to be as realistic as possible. The countless animations captured through motion capture are integrated into the game using a special technology, allowing for smooth transitions between the different animation stages. There should be no delays or missed movements. Everything is intended to feel as fluid as possible. The level of realism the developers want is extremely high.

Attention to Details

escape from tarkov door

Everything the player does should be represented through animation. When opening a door, one can see how the hand pushes down the handle. When picking up a can, the character truly reaches for it. A light switch is actually pressed. The developers even pay attention to small details, such as ensuring that the position of the hand relative to the object being interacted with is correct or that objects have weight, and the hands holding a weapon must account for this weight, which is reflected in the animations.

Check out the entire Dev Diary for Escape from Tarkov directly here. You will see what details the developers focus on. More such video diaries are already planned.

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The Division: Neue Mission im Video – Entwickler erklärt: So haben wir die Missionen designet

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division, the developers have introduced a new mission featuring the Lincoln Tunnel. This example showcases their concept of a cover shooter.

Division-Screen

Anyone who has played the beta of The Division knows: The Division requires a change in thinking. If you confront enemies head-on and rely on your reflexes, you’ll find yourself on the ground quickly. The shooter player’s Plan A doesn’t work, because The Division is a cover shooter, and tactical action is crucial for survival.

In the beta, only one main mission was playable. Here, agents rescued a doctor from Madison Square Garden. The developers have now extensively introduced another main mission. It takes place in the Lincoln Tunnel to meet Roy Benitez, the leader of the Joint Task Force. He is dealing with a gang that wants to escape from Manhattan. The agents of the Division cannot allow that.

In the video released by IGN, the Level Design Director of The Division explains what goes into designing a mission. The player should always have different options to resolve a situation.

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Many paths lead to the goal

There will be “lanes” where enemies will come and where you will move forward yourself. As is customary for a cover shooter, each level is designed to always provide tactical options in different positions, requiring the player to answer questions for themselves.

  • Should I approach the enemy at ground level or try to gain a height advantage?
  • How is the cover when I get closer to him?
  • What weapons are they using, what do I have? What is the ideal distance for a conflict?
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The mission in the Lincoln Tunnel

Lincoln-Tunnel-Division

The mission in the Lincoln Tunnel is divided into several sections. The agents will face snipers for the first time here and will need to adjust their tactics accordingly. As seen in the mission, the developers fulfill their promise to tell the story dynamically through gameplay, allowing the mission to unfold without interruption from cutscenes.

The action tells the story of The Division.

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World of Warcraft: “Ultimate Movie Edition” – Bonus items for cinema visitors?

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When thinking of World of Warcraft, there are considerations for putting together a special package for visitors of the Warcraft movie – there could be in-game rewards!

From the cinema straight to the PC – The package offer

The upcoming Warcraft movie is the perfect opportunity for Blizzard to generate a bit more attention for the now slightly dusty World of Warcraft. Apparently, the game studio has come to the same conclusion, as some players were recently allowed to participate in a survey. They were asked about their interest in a “World of Warcraft Ultimate Movie Edition.” This would be available – according to current drafts – for free with the purchase of each cinema ticket (likely in the form of a code).

The content at least sounds nice: all expansions (up to and including Warlords of Draenor), 30 days of game time, and a special in-game item.

Warcraft Movie Human sprint
Run, little human, run. Grab the offer!

However, one should not overestimate the plans for this potential offer. Blizzard wants to make all “old” expansions free, so that new players only have to purchase the most current addon. Consequently, the code on a ticket would likely be worth “only” 30 days of game time and a special item – but even that would still be a very lucrative offer.

Whether the “Movie Ultimate Edition” will actually be used and whether it will also make it to Europe remains to be seen.

More information about the movie and game can be found on our World of Warcraft topic page.

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FIFA 17: First rumors – release date, demo, supported platforms

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

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.

FIFA-16-Tunnel

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.

But FIFA 16 is still current for several months. Here you can find the latest news, guides, etc.

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Destiny: Dawn Strike, Raid Challenge, Update on 9.2.

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A team takes on Mario and Luigi, the two Shield Brothers.

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In Oryx’s Court, Kagoor is active this week.

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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.

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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.

The patch this evening is “almost” a pure PvP patch, they want to fix a few things in the raid, but otherwise, nothing is actually intended for PvE, so it is up to you whether you start right away or wait for the update and hope that some surprises are hidden in the patch notes – a bit more than emotes and chocolate ghosts.

Most PvE players are eagerly looking forward to next Thursday. Maybe Bungie will finally reveal what’s planned next. It is well overdue.

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Nightfall strike on February 9th is the Shield Brothers

The Turtle Soup Brothers are up this week.

Modifiers are:

  • Arc Burn – Arc damage significantly increased
  • Juggler – No ammo drops for the weapon you have when enemies die
  • Ironclad – Enemies have increased shields

Yes, there are only 3 modifiers + epic today … strange. On the other hand: Good opportunity, to tell Zhalo to the Turtles!

These resources are the factions asking for this week from February 9th

  • Eris Morn wants Worm Spore this time.
  • The Future War Cult wants Spinmetal.
  • The Dead Orbit wants your Helium Filaments.
  • The New Monarchy is after Ghost Flowers.
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Raid challenge on February 9th is the ogre Golgoroth

Golgoroth is up in the raid, making it a “Defeat me this way for bonus loot!” What the Challenge Mode Golgoroth is about, you can read in this article.

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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In Oryx’s Court, Kagoor is active this week.

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Games – Institut warnt vor Kokain, Ecstasy, Videospielen

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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.

CJC Consultations Jeunes Consommateurs - Alcohol, cannabis, coke

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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The Division: There will be a seller for skins

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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.

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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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Destiny: The videos of the week are outstanding and the February patch is coming tomorrow

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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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In the third video, someone has what it takes to be a running back at the Super Bowl, it seems. Rift Iron Banner made it possible.

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And in a song parody, someone sees themselves as a Glimmer millionaire.

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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.

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Respec: Early Access is booming – With The Culling begins another survival massacre

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

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.

The Repopulation Combat

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

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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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Portal Knights

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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

life is feudal bear

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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Bless: Niedliche Begleiter und coole Reittiere

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time < 1 minutes

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!

https://www.facebook.com/Pmang.Bless/videos/853020654819989/

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.

Those interested in the game should take a look at the extensive character creation.

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TERA: Lüstling gesichtet – frischer Dungeon in Korea

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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.

Tera BERNOs Lab

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.

When these changes will also come to us in the West is still unclear. We will likely have to wait a few months. The new Elin class, Shinobi, is also still to come.

For more information about the game, you can visit our TERA topic page.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Diese neuen Item-Sets kommen mit der Diebesgilde auf VR16

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

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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The following sets will be in the Alliance War:

  • Fasallas List (heavy armor) – a tank set
  • Brutal Death (light armor) – for magic damage
  • 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
  • Fasallas-List
  • Grausamer-Tod
  • Lekis-Fokus

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
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  • Mondtänzer
  • Robe-Wurm

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.

For more on the Thieves Guild and its new content, check out these articles:

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The Division: Game world is larger than expected, keeps up with Fallout 4

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

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:

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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.

Division-Alpha-Taxi

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!

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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…

Do you want to stay updated on The Division? Here are all the news.

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World of Warcraft: The Dirtiest Sides of Legion – New Kinky Romance Novel

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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.

WoW Fanart Blood Elf Templar
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.

The used title image “Eredar Twins” is from Myslire Crimson (Arian).

More information and news about Legion can be found on our World of Warcraft theme page.

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Destiny: Exotic Class Items – For the Guardian who has everything

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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

Dead Orbit Quest

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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The 9 exotic class items of the factions in Destiny

The individual exotic class items are:

The exotic class items for the Titan

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These exotic class items are available for the Hunter

New Monarchy Warlock Bond

For the Warlock, there are these 3 exotic class items:

You can find more informative texts about Destiny in our guide collection:

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FIFA 16 FUT: Alles zu den Winter-Upgrades

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 5 minutes

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.

FIFA16-Winter-Ups

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?

FIFA-16-Messi-Pack

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.

FIFA-16-Upgrade-1

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.

FIFA-16-Upgrade-2


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.

Update: Here is a list of all winter upgrades!

When were the upgrades last year?

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.

FIFA 16 celebration

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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What benefit does all this bring me?

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.

These winter upgrades are currently in the game:

What about the winter transfers? Find out everything about it here.

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