The latest patch of Dragomon Hunter expands the manga MMORPG with a new class and two exciting dungeons, where new companions await.
A new, old dungeon
On February 2, 2016, a new patch was released for Dragomon Hunter, bringing some new dungeons and a completely new class to the game. The Samurai fights either traditionally with a large katana or resorts to a double halberd. Additionally, the elemental power of wind can be controlled – without magic, it just wouldn’t be a real manga-style game, would it?
Fans of dungeons (and strange rabbits) can dive into “Hoppalong Wonderland Bay” from level 35 or into the “Hoppalong Wonderland Cape” from level 50. Both dungeons were previously included in the game and have now found their way back after some improvements. Both areas can be tackled either alone or as a group.
If you enjoy intense action against the clock, you can prove yourself in the new dungeon Trial Tower. In just 15 minutes, a total of 20 different waves of various Dragomon must be held back. The tasks vary each time, so you occasionally have to protect friendly hunters or simply deal a lot of damage. If successful, new companions or special golden quality jewels await.
The shooter classic Doom is now available in a new form for PC, Playstation 4, and XBox One – complete with multiplayer and map editor.
As Bethesda Softworks announces, Doom will be released on May 13 for the three platforms. This is a “remake” of the online shooter that essentially established the first-person shooter genre in the 90s. The last Doom game, Doom 3, was released in 2004. It’s time for something new.
The video here shows clips from the campaign:
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Doom is being developed by id Software in Texas. They were also involved in the original title, albeit with a different cast.
The new Doom will feature multiplayer deathmatches, relentless, ever-resurrecting demons, and a variety of destructive weapons. Players can also create maps using the Doom SnapMap editor and share them.
Doom is a successful franchise, having distributed over 10 million titles, as Bethesda announced. Early journalists who have played Doom say: Doom is significantly brighter, with bolder colors than the dark Doom 3. And they believe: This could be one of the hottest titles in 2016.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, Bungie still hasn’t revealed what the future holds for the game. With the Crimson Week, another PvP event is coming soon. This raises the question: “What has happened to PvE events?”
This trend is somewhat perplexing, as past statistics show that it is indeed PvE that attracts players to the Destiny universe. What could be better than teaming up with your friends to face the darkness and carry home victory together? It might not be too far-fetched to think that rationalizations are behind this trend. It’s all about the money.
Image: Kotaku
But the Guardians enjoy playing PvE, as this pie chart shows. And if Bungie wants to make their MMO shooter appealing to players again, new PvE events are needed ‒ in general, new PvE content is necessary. After all, that’s what makes the game: standing together against evil, fighting together, winning together!
While PvP modes are fun, you can find those in every other shooter like sand on the beach. Therefore, we can only hope that the next big announcement from Bungie will include PvE content as well.
What has happened to PvE events?
Not that we misunderstand – of course they should work on future PvP modes and continue to provide us with exciting Crucible matches. However, the demand for cooperative action is loud.
There are increasingly user-generated ideas for PvE events circulating on the Internet that Bungie could implement. Some even took care to ensure that the development costs little money and time. You can tell how much the Guardians care about their game. They want to help Bungie. And Bungie wantsthe help as well.
Perhaps something meaningful can still be done with the old raids. At least one user on Reddit has pursued this thought further and has received great approval from the community. It should go back into the Glass Chamber.
What about a VoG event?
The user suggests a PvE event in the Glass Chamber. This idea is based on the mission Paradox (Venus), which takes place in the Chamber. The goal is to push back the Taken that have invaded the area of the first raid. According to the user, Bungie’s live team could now take the stage.
His idea encompasses a four-week event: in four steps, the Chamber should be freed from invading Taken. Of course, at the end of each week, there will be nice loot.
The event starts with Lakshmi-2, the nice Exo woman from the Future War Cult. She has four sketches for us, which bear the handwriting of Kabr (further research is still needed). Each week, we will choose one of the four sketches, for which investigations must be conducted in the Glass Chamber. And here comes the twist: every completed sketch allows one to create a piece of equipment.
Why Kabr? We don’t know much about this man, a Guardian. He was the first to enter the Chamber, explore its secrets, and inflict a wound on it by leaving the Aegis relic behind. He is the one who designed the VoG equipment; unfortunately, this impaired his mind: “You have taken my mind. You are in my blood and brain,” are his last words. We certainly don’t want this fate, so: further research must be conducted.
Every week, we can now complete bounties in the Chamber alone or as a group to gather data for the sketches. Of course, we will also need to eliminate numerous Taken.
After all challenges (ideally varied) for a sketch have been completed, we return to Lakshmi-2, who can now decipher the sketch. We receive the desired item; however, it is still corrupted by Oryx, which is why we have to collect Kabr’s light to be able to equip the armor. Well, at least an interesting idea.
Guardians of all light levels should benefit
The light level of the loot should be designed in such a way that one can always improve. For example, if one is at light level 290, the armor drops between 290 and 300. In the fourth week, with the last sketch, however, a 320 item should be guaranteed.
If one masters all challenges of the four weeks, one should possess a complete VoG equipment that is up to date. According to the user, this event should be relatively easy to implement by the live team. After all, the equipment items are already in the game, as is the Glass Chamber. And maybe an event could even open a door behind which a previously undiscovered chest is hidden…
This idea was reportedly conceived by the Reddit user while showering. What do you think? Would you enjoy this? Or did you perhaps have a much better idea while showering?
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In the space simulation Elite: Dangerous, the next part of Horizons is coming. The expansion Engineers focuses on crafting and loot.
In Elite: Dangerous, a somewhat strange way has been found to finance further development. An expansion “Horizons” is sold, but it is more like a season pass. Players essentially pay a full-price title and are promised that content will be delivered and the game will be expanded for a year. Those who skip the expansion will not enjoy the special features.
The first part, which brought planetary landings, introduced Horizons back in 2015. Now, with “Engineers”, the next expansion has at least been roughly outlined. Very little is known about it so far. The only statement provided is that the expansion will revolve around loot and crafting. Players will be presented with a whole world full of “Customization Options”, and every action in the game will be given new meaning and value.
Many years ago, in 2007, starting as a real “hype title,” it never really took off. Although some Diablo veterans from Blizzard were on board and the player base fervently hoped that their new title could satisfy the hack’n’loot hunger that Diablo II had opened up – a D3 was still a long way off.
However, the Flagship Studios founded by the Blizzard veterans had to lower their sails shortly after the launch of Hellgate: London due to financial problems. Various versions and plans followed. Different publishers tried to somehow extract money from the license.
The license then landed in Korea. There were some plans in the air, there was another relaunch planned, something was supposed to happen. The hope flickered for years.
The Closed Beta of The Division allowed some PC players to test graphic mods on Ubisoft’s upcoming MMO shooter. The results are impressive.
We recently reported on the graphics of The Division. Apparently, for some, even the ultra settings on PC were not enough: with the now first graphic mod adapted for The Division, the game is supposed to look even “sharper”.
Graphic mods serve the purpose of enhancing the gaming experience with even better, sharper graphics. They often improve light effects, make shadows more realistic, or allow for a wider view into the distance.
SweetFX is the shader tweaking tool that has already delivered excellent results with GTA 5 and Star Wars Battlefront and is now applied to The Division.
The setting was developed by Xenthor and already showcases impressive results. You can see for yourself in the following video what fruits this graphic mod bears:
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For the Korean Black Desert , two additional classes’ Awakening weapons have been revealed – catch a first glance here!
Plum gets spear, the Blader a katana
In the West, fans are eagerly looking forward to the release of Black Desert on March 3, 2016, while significant developments are already underway for the Korean original version. In the game’s homeland, all classes are gradually receiving so-called “Awakening” weapons, which can be unlocked at a high level. These drastically change a class’s playstyle and provide variety with new abilities and a cool design after farming to just below the maximum level.
As the latest addition to this system, the Plum and the Blader (the female and male swordsman) have now been presented with their Awakening weapons.
The Blader receives two weapons to wield simultaneously: a polearm reminiscent of a halberd and a katana. The Plum completely focuses on her spear, which she uses to pierce her enemies with swift thrusts.
It will likely take several months before these weapons make their way into our version of the game – as the Western release is still on the agenda first. And the two classes in question are (still) not intended for the Western release. Just like the Kunochi and Nija, they are still missing.
Ah, life as a dragon would be so beautiful. One could glide through the air and battle with other dragons! The new MMO shooter Time of Dragons allows you to do that.
However, dragons also evolve over time and it is so retro to just breathe fire. Therefore, the dragons in the online shooter Time of Dragons also use modern lasers and rockets to take their enemies out of the sky!
Dragons with Lasers!
In the game, you take on the role of a dragon rider who rides on the back of various dragon serpents into battle. Each dragon has different abilities, making teamwork important. In a group, each player must use their dragon according to its abilities. This makes it easier to defeat opponents. You can also upgrade your dragons with various weapon systems, including powerful rocket systems or homing lasers. This way, each dragon becomes more powerful over time.
http://youtu.be/G6KdXuHdIWk
PvE and PvP in a Science-Fantasy Scenario
Time of Dragons is an online shooter. That means battles are a daily occurrence. You fly in formation with your friends and fight in both PvP battles against other dragon riders and against PvE enemies. The world represents a mix of fantasy and science fiction, which is also evident in the fact that you encounter spaceships while gliding over ancient ruins. You also follow a story centered around the war between two opposing peoples.
If you find the concept a bit strange, you should still give Time of Dragons a chance, as it is offered asa Free2Play game on Steam. So you can simply give it a try for free and join in on some battles to see if you like it.
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In the MMO shooter The Division there are hints about the third and final faction: The Last Man Battalion are absolute professionals. It is likely modeled after mercenary companies like Blackwater.
So far, there are two known opposing factions in The Division:
the Rikers, escaped violent criminals
and the Cleaners, crazy guys who burn everything down.
the normal Looters are more like “generic enemies.”
Private armies are also a sensitive topic in the real world
The Last Man Battalion is, it seems, a “private security company.” This is a type of firm that employs people who could be called mercenaries. Such companies have been frequently seen in movies or TV shows over the last 10-15 years – or they have been the subject of documentaries, wild conspiracy theories, or news reports.
In the real world, many ex-military work in such companies. These companies are hired by other firms or even states to take over quasi-military tasks, to protect corporate property, enforce their own interests, and similar.
http://youtu.be/BQ2WJ-0PRHI
These “private military companies” were in the public spotlight during the Iraq War and involved in several scandals. Especially the company “Blackwater” made headlines, even though they notoriously try to avoid publicity.
The question with such private armies is always: Who controls them? Who decides on their deployment? Who keeps them in check? In the real world, they have a reputation for ensuring that whoever can afford such elite troops holds the power in a region.
The Last Battalion – sounds like final bosses
In The Division, such a private military company, the “Last Man Battalion,” is likely hired by wealthy New Yorkers to provide protection. But perhaps they also have their own goals. One thing is clear: these are top-trained and well-equipped enemies.
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All Guardians are currently asking about the MMO shooter Destiny : What comes next? What does the future of Destiny look like? Bungie remains tight-lipped and instead surprises with a call for help.
“We need your help! Help us improve Destiny!”
This help looks like this: Selected Guardians have recently received emails in which they are allowed to answer a few questions. Bungie wants to know if you still enjoy Destiny.
The enjoyment factor is rather low for the recipient of this email.
This question comes across as surprisingly direct and is also very revealing: Destiny has recently fallen out of favor with its fans. Guardians want to know what the future of the game looks like – but Bungie is still tight-lipped.
Smaller events, like the Crimson Days, are rather viewed with skepticism or dismissed with disinterest. Therefore, it is not surprising that The Division is drawing a significant amount of attention as an upcoming MMO shooter. It’s time for Bungie to reveal what’s next; because then the game can once again be a lot of fun for all Guardians. Currently, it is collecting dust on many shelves.
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Final Fantasy XIV is doing financially well. The financial report highlights the game. The player numbers seem to look good.
Square Enix has presented the financial report for the last 3 quarters: a nine-month period ending on December 31. And everything looks very good, all numbers are on the rise. They have significantly increased revenue from April to December 2015 compared to April to December 2014.
Square Enix has generated a total of 258 million euros more in net revenue over the 9 months than in the same period in 2014. This brings the net revenue to 1.16 billion euros.
Positive mentions include console games like Rise of the Tomb Raider and Just Cause 3. Also, the increased focus on smartphones with titles like Mobius Final Fantasy, Hoshi no Dragon Quest, and Final Fantasy Brave Exvius seems to be paying off for Square Enix. They aim to reach customers where they are and develop for various lifestyles.
Final Fantasy XIV and Dragon Quest X receive extra praise. With the ongoing revenues and the sales of the expansion on disc, both MMORPGs could continue their “strong performance”.
With Legion, artifact weapons for all classes are coming to World of Warcraft. However, a profession also receives a special piece: an artifact for anglers.
The Powerful Fishing Artifact
One of the core aspects of Legion, the next expansion of World of Warcraft, are the artifact weapons, which exist for every class and specialization. However, a secondary profession also gets such an artifact: The Fishing Rod. The extraordinary fishing rod comes in several different designs, which can presumably be unlocked just like the other weapons through various gameplay content.
A video from wowhead reveals what the fishing artifacts will look like later in the game.
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When it comes to fishing, there are several artifact powers available. You can either increase the catch chance for certain fish in Legion, teleport directly to the next school, or extend the duration of baits. As a special treat, there are fun features: If you want, you can transform into a fish underwater or deal increased damage to water creatures – very important when being attacked while fishing by lost sharks.
Whether other professions will also get artifacts is currently uncertain, as only fishing really has usable equipment. However, it would make sense to have an artifact for archaeology – because to be honest, what fits better together than artifacts and archaeology?
In the online card game Hearthstone, the legendary card Reno Jackson causes a stir. Is it too strong?
“Cortyn, Cortyn, Cortyn! The evil Reno Jacksons are beating me in Hearthstone.”
Yes, I’m sure you can vividly imagine the little shoe man jumping around in a rage when the sound of impending defeat echoes over the board in the form of “We will be rich!” Essentially, I can somewhat understand the shoe man, as Reno Jackson is an absolute fun-killer.
But mentioned briefly: Reno Jackson is a legendary card for 6 mana with stats 4/6. As a Battlecry, it says, “Restore your hero to full health if your deck has no duplicate cards.”
What Reno Jackson brings to the game …
But before I elaborate on the card, I want to be fair and mention its positive aspects as well. Ben Brode, one of the game’s lead designers, is correct in saying that Reno primarily rewards decks that rely on many different cards. In reality, most decks consisted of only 15 cards, each in duplicate – with the exception of any Legendaries.
You have to give Reno credit for breaking out of this “rigid” deck structure and sparking new creations with ease.
… and what he takes
For me, however, Reno’s downsides clearly outweigh the positives. In the developers’ vision, Hearthstone is seen as a puzzle where pieces gradually fit together. An eternal back and forth until one side can ultimately shift the tide of battle to achieve victory. So what bothers me about the puzzle piece Reno Jackson? It’s simple: it destroys the puzzle.
When Reno is played, he effectively performs a small “soft reset” as he restores the player’s maximum health. Combined with a somewhat decent board clear, it’s as if nothing ever happened. What’s particularly cruel about the card from my perspective is that this can happen multiple times. Simply taken back to hand with a Pandaren or the junk “Rewinder,” Reno is ready to turn the game again for a second time.
Is Reno Jackson too strong?
There he is grinning…
The question of whether the card is too strong can be answered with a simple “Yes” for me. My opinion is certainly not the final word of wisdom (is that the saying? Surely!). The reasoning is also relatively simple and is reflected in 2 different facts.
Reno Jackson justifies building an entire deck around him
While there are other Legendaries where it’s worthwhile to build at least some other cards “around” them, never is the entire deck designed for or so massively influenced by that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMOdHHZlzkE
The effect is too powerful not to involve a random factor.
Which brings us back to the “puzzle” situation. There are almost always ways to play around a devastating effect. These can be secrets, holding onto certain cards, or simply a tactical planning of the next moves.
For Reno, there is no (or none that I know of) way to bypass the effect. The only variant is to fill the opponent’s deck with cards – something that only a Rogue with “Under the Coliseum” or a Warrior with multiple plays of “Iron Colossus” could achieve.
How can we fix the problem? Does Reno need a nerf?
Here too, I have a simple answer: Yes. Reno has absolutely no downsides; he influences the board in a unique way without leaving any chance of failure – except for an unnoticed Auchenai Soulpriest.
In my opinion, Reno desperately needs a component, a certain random factor, like the Joust mechanic. It can also be something more reliable, but there should at least be the theoretical chance of failure – until then, I consider Reno too strong… even though I rejoice every time he defeats a face hunter. Additionally, he made this song possible.
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All I can do is hope that the next expansion will address this problem. What do you make of the whole thing? Is Reno too strong? How do you deal with him?
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Blizzard Hero Shooter Overwatch is starting another closed beta in just a few days. Here’s how to sign up.
As Blizzard reveals in its infinite wisdom, the beta for its latest game Overwatch is returning on February 9. This isn’t wildly surprising; the continuation of the Overwatch beta was expected in January, and it was then moved to February.
This time new features include:
a completely new progression system
two new maps and a completely new game mode
some balance changes
and a variety of “private game modes”, including the ability to pit AI against each other
http://youtu.be/gBjdq-Tfddk
Anyone who had access to the beta before the long break will also be back this time. With all these new contents, a whole lot of fresh players will be invited as well.
The MMO shooter Destiny will undergo several hours of maintenance today, February 4th. The February patch is expected to be deployed.
Update 10:35 PM: Destiny is back online. Half an hour earlier than expected. We will provide updates on the changes that will become active next week. Here are the planned changes.
Update 8:55 PM: There will be no patch notes this evening; they will arrive next week with the February update. This has been confirmed. However, there will be information about “some fixes and changes,” as shared by community manager DeeJ on Twitter.
Update 6:50 PM: Maintenance is in progress. Everything went according to plan. No new information has been provided yet. The end of downtime for Destiny is still expected to be 11:00 PM. More information is likely in the next few hours. We will keep you updated.
Those who have been following our site for a while know at the sight of the title image: Scheduled maintenance is coming for Destiny. The servers will go offline.
Starting at 5:00 PM, players will no longer be able to log in. The server downtime itself begins on Thursday, February 4th, at 6:00 PM and is expected to last until around 11:00 PM. Destiny will be unplayable for 5 hours on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4.
Destiny will be undergoing maintenance tomorrow 2/04/2016 starting at 8AM PST. Expected completion is 2PM PST. https://t.co/Ocy0lEVMfq
For many, the most important question is: What exactly will change?
Is the February update coming and what will it change?
Bungie has not provided specific details on what will happen during the 5 hours. However, it is likely that nothing will change in the player experience of Destiny this evening. Experience teaches us that.
Additionally, the February patch is expected to bring “quality of life improvements for Guardians.” What exactly that entails will be presented tomorrow evening in the Weekly Update. More information will be available on that.
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Most people do not expect major changes in February. They will likely come later. Bungie promised after this “small event” the largest game content since “The Taken King” – changes to weapon balance are probably also to be expected. With the still missing exotic weapons and armor, one can also expect at least in parts. But all of that is still speculation.
If you want to use the time to fantasize about possible new Exotics, check out this article:
The Free2Play action MMO Marvel Heroes has completed its annual relaunch and is now branded as Marvel Heroes 2016. Big things are being announced.
The reasons for the relaunch of the Diablo-like Marvel Heroes have been explained some time ago. They had a weak start back then, made a lot of changes to the game, but felt: No one is interested anymore. The press only came for the release and then forgot about us. Since Marvel Heroes continuously expanded the game, there were also no major cuts that would have prompted new reports – they developed the action spectacle linearly, constantly bringing updates, but no major expansions.
So they simply said: We are no longer Marvel Heroes, we are now Marvel Heroes 2015 – the press came, there were great reports, and then more players came in.
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Once you start with the year-number thing, you have to stick with it
Now they have a problem: Who wants to be called “Marvel Heroes 2015” in 2016? It’s just like watching the apocalypse movie “2012” today and feeling: Man, that’s old.
So they applied the “Hello! We’re new now!” trick again. And to give people something to watch, there were some new features accompanying the recent relaunch as Marvel Heroes 2016.
The release of Black Desert is approaching and interested parties have the last chance to secure the pre-order packages.
Black Desert will officially be released on March 3, 2016, after a long wait. A few days earlier, on February 26, the sale of the pre-order packages will end. So now is the last chance to secure one of these packages. Although the packages can still be purchased later, many of the pre-order bonuses will disappear forever – let’s take a closer look at what is included and how much they cost.
There are a total of 3 different variants of the pre-order packages, priced between €30 and €100. We will go into detail on the three packages and show you what you get for your money.
The smallest pre-order package – The Traveler’s Package
For €30, the Travelers Package awaits you, with which you secure a small number of additional contents (besides the base game).
So there are 3 coupons for housing items from the shop
3 random colors for dyeing armor
1 character modification ticket (for later adjusting the appearance),
3 single skill resets (for redistributing skill points)
and a steel tool box for professions.
In addition, there are the bonuses that are exclusive to the pre-order:
24 hours head start
A special title (not known yet)
Reservation for family and character names
1 additional character slot
The middle way – The Explorer’s Package
Whoever lets €50 wander across the virtual table gets the Explorer’s Package with all the benefits of the first package, but significantly more of most things, the following changes are added:
The number of housing coupons, dye boxes, and single skill resets increases from 3 to 5 each
A Tier 3 horse (for shorter travel times)
A permanent horse whistle to call the horse over long distances
A free choice from the wide range of pets (that loot for the player)
There are the following changes to the pre-order bonuses:
48 hours head start
2 additional character slots
1 exclusive weapon skin
The premium variant – The Conqueror’s Package
If the previous packages are still not enough and you’d like to part with a €100 bill, then you should consider the premium variant, the Conqueror’s Package. This includes all previously mentioned bonuses and the following changes:
10 housing coupons, dye boxes, and single skill resets each
A Tier 5 horse (instead of the Tier 3 variant)
2500 pearls (the currency for the in-game shop, worth €25)
And lastly, again the exclusive bonuses that are only available during the pre-order:
96 hours head start
3 additional character slots
1 exclusive costume
These costumes are waiting.
Lastly, it should be noted about the horses that while they are “nice”, they do not provide any advantage in the endgame. Therefore, they are not “pay-to-win”, but rather a nice comfort feature that allows you to save some time early on.
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Ultimately, whether to purchase a package is something each player must decide for themselves. Here is the link to the official shop page, where you can take a closer look at the offers.
The head of ARK: Survival Evolved, Jesse Rapczak, talks about plans for framerates on the console and the release on the PS4.
ARK: Survival Evolved has turned into a long-term success. The survival MMO captivates fans on PC and Xbox One. However, players on PlayStation feel left out. In summer 2016, Ark is set to be released on PlayStation 4. Currently, it is not playable there.
Ark is not playable on PlayStation 4 because Sony has no early access program
Because Sony, much to the disappointment of Ark developers and its fans, does not have a program where titles can appear before their completion. While many PS4 fans of Ark wished for such an early version for PlayStation 4, there is currently no chance for that. Ironically, the PlayStation will benefit from early access to the Xbox One version. While they are different systems, much of the experience from the Xbox One port will significantly help the PlayStation port.
“All the feedback we get on Xbox is great and helpful – for every console version we release.”
This comes from an interview with the Ark developers with the US site Gamespot. We summarize further highlights of the conversation.
“We are far from done!”
In the interview, it is stated that the development of the title is far from complete. They still have to implement over a third of the features, including, for example, the backstory of the island told in various ruins and records. This is a system of which they currently have almost nothing in the game and definitely needs to be added until completion.
However, the focus is currently on the gameplay features – these must be finished and acceptable before tackling the “smaller” things that bring the game to life.
Story awaits in the ruins – and there are supposed to be boss fights as well.
Goals for the framerate – how will the issues be resolved?
In another question, they wanted to find out if there are concrete plans for performance on consoles – such as a resolution of 1080p or 60 fps.
“We have no specific goals(…), but we definitely don’t want the game to feel like it does at launch.”
However, the team still has many hurdles to overcome, as a fully destructible environment and up to 70 players simultaneously are significant challenges that will take time. It is likely that some cuts will have to be made in the graphics (as can already be seen in the comparison of the game versions), but the main goal is smooth, fun gameplay – perfect graphics are only a secondary priority.
Split-screen mode: Networking with up to 8 players
Another aspect they want to expand in the coming weeks and months is the split-screen mode. Here they want to offer even more options – while it remains at 2 players per console, those who wish can network multiple consoles and play with up to 8 players on a local server. They want to be a “family game” and maintain a sense of community that has increasingly disappeared from gaming in recent years.
Many pay attention to a stylish appearance and want to be fashionably dressed – even the zombies in the MMO H1Z1. Meanwhile, a change in the cash shop is frustrating players.
Daybreak announced that they are currently testing a new patch on the test server of the zombie survival MMO H1Z1. This allows the undead to choose their clothing and animation set upon respawn. This is intended to make zombies look even more unique and behave somewhat differently than their fellow undead. You will no longer encounter similarly looking zombies that move in the same way, but there should be more individuality.
The update also overhauls the jumping ability of the character, the handling of ATVs, and reduces the damage of the AK-47 rifles. Motorcycle helmets will be upgraded, and explosions will look nicer. Crosshairs are customizable.
Changes to Lockboxes in H1Z1
It was also announced that Lockboxes can be purchased in the in-game shop. They will no longer be locked. The boxes can be bought in packages of 5, 10, 20, and 50 pieces. Some packages also include a special box that contains a rare item. This is always a skin for items.
This change is upsetting for H1Z1 fans. The prices are simply too high. It is significantly cheaper to just buy keys and receive the Lockboxes from other players. Additionally, there is still a lot left unattended in the game, so changes to the cash shop are always received poorly. Whether Daybreak will make further changes is unknown.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , a group of cheaters has been banned from the Crucible again. Additionally, new matchmaking rules are in effect – but only for one mode.
Things are happening behind the scenes in Destiny. Once again, “cheaters” have been banned. However, unlike traditional punishment, they are not tarred and feathered and chased out of town; instead, they cannot play the mode in which they were caught for a while.
Cheaters caught in the Trials of Osiris
Often, these are people who cheat using a so-called lag switch, which allows them to deliberately induce lag. Every honest Guardian hates such behavior and often accuses players who haven’t done anything wrong.
In the Trials of Osiris, steps have been taken. Bungie states: We do this all the time, we are always on the hunt for cheaters, but we don’t announce it every time. This time, however, we do! Ha.
Once again, a group of them has been caught. Bungie warns: Be nice or our Security Team will throw you out.
Play nice out there! Our dreaded Security Response Team just issued restrictions from Trials of Osiris to first time offenders for cheating!
A small mode in Gaul is resisting the prevailing matchmaking rules
Update. Since Thursday morning, around 2:00 AM, the new “lag-free” settings are now active in Rumble and the main playlist Control.
At the moment, Bungie is experimenting with the matchmaking settings for Destiny, after they were sneakily altered. Many attribute the increased lag and decreased enjoyment in the Crucible to these changes.
Last week, new settings were active in Iron Banner that considered connection quality more than usual. Now, however, the “old rules” are back in effect everywhere.
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