Sea of Thieves promises to be a very interesting multiplayer game with a pirate setting. Now there is new information about the game.
A new AAA MMORPG from a well-known studio – this has become quite rare. But with Sea of Thieves from Rare, this gap could be filled again. Officially, it is referred to as a “multiplayer adventure game.” Aaron Greenberg from Microsoft has now commented on the game and revealed some new details.
Chaos or Order?
The MMO is said to be still in a pretty early phase, yet testers have reportedly had a lot of fun with it. Greenberg reports how he played together with Vice President Kudo Tsunoda, who simply jumped overboard and boarded the enemy ship solo. After a while, he reappeared and fired the cannons at his friends. You can have a lot of fun in Sea of Thieves simply by being silly.
However, things can also get much more orderly at times. During another gameplay session with Microsoft’s Hanno Lemke, Greenberg attacked his colleague on the deck of a ship with a fish. He asked what that was about and explained that he should really haul up the anchor. So, you can have fun in the MMO in very diverse ways. Whether you act orderly as a crew or just spread chaos is entirely up to each player.
Be a Pirate for Once
Sea of Thieves is set to be released later this year for PC and Xbox One.According to Kudo Tsunoda, it is the best game that Rare has developed so far. One can be curious about what else will be revealed about this promising MMORPG throughout the year. Everything that has been shown so far definitely makes you eager for the finished game. One can also expect the typical humor of Rare games, which is already evident in the colorful comic graphics.
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What does a fully equipped agent look like in the Closed Beta of The Division? And how long does it take to cross the map? Both questions are answered here!
As of now, the beta of The Division is ending – it has been extended by one day. But not everyone of us has had the chance to take a look at the Closed Beta. However, even those who managed to grab a key probably didn’t have much time in the last days to discover everything that there is to discover.
Meet the Maximum-Level Agent!
Most probably have not yet maximized their agent to the fullest potential that was possible in this test phase. For all those who didn’t have the time but would still like to know what an upgraded agent looks like, we present the following video.
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Arekkz Gaming has done everything that can be done in the beta; every free minute has been invested in the game, and he shows you here what he believes are the best weapons and armor pieces you can acquire in the beta. Not only blue items but also some purple equipment pieces are included. You will also see one or two fancy weapons in the video.
Additionally, he gives tips on which skills he considers useful (particularly the medical ones). Of course, there will be much more gear available in the main game, but until then, this is the maximum you can achieve by Tuesday.
From A to B, please, across the map
In the following video, the YouTuber TheyCallMeConor shows you how long it takes to cross the map – regardless of whether your agent is fully equipped or not; it’s worth mentioning that he is strolling rather leisurely – with the sprint button, you could certainly shorten the fun. He comes to a result of 21 minutes.
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If you have always wondered how long it takes to leisurely cross the maps of other games, at the end of the video, he lists the time needed for some other games. Seems to be something of a hobby for him…
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The creators of WildStar are working on their latest content update – which brings new story elements, a raid, and a fresh zone. Later, it will go to Steam.
Off to Arkterra – the latest zone in WildStar
With the next patch of WildStar, they want to provide players with fresh content and are bringing out some big guns. All major keywords are included, so players can expect a zone, brand new story instances, and raid content. Additionally, there will be further improvements to itemization and the resulting power increase of the characters.
The Ice Desert Calls
The new zone is called “Arkterra” and – as the name suggests – it is quite cold there. Everything is covered in snow and ice. But what is actually covered? As is typical for the planet Nexus, there is plenty of Eldan technology and numerous artifacts of the Osun.
It will be cold in Arkterra – very cold.
In Arkterra, players can find numerous bosses for larger groups, which follow an interesting snowball system. Once the first boss is defeated, the second, which is significantly stronger, appears. This continues until one faction has managed to defeat all bosses and gain exclusive access to a new instance for 24 hours.
Aside from that, there should also be a “new type of progression” in Arkterra, allowing players to earn cool costumes. It seems they are moving away from the reputation system or rewards from previous challenges. Exact details about this are still unknown.
More Story in the Chamber of the Archon
The background story of WildStar is like an episode of the series Lost. With every piece of information received in the past, new questions arise that need to be answered slowly. For this purpose, a new story instance called “The Chamber of the Archon” is waiting for solo players (or groups!). Just like before in OMNIkern, they want to score with special gameplay elements, so players can look forward to puzzles and fun mechanics.
What will happen with Drusera?
Depending on the faction, players will either be accompanied by Artemis Zin (Dominion) or Dorian Walker (Exiles) to uncover the secrets of the chamber, which will surely clarify some mysteries between Drusera and the entity – before creating new questions.
New Raid and Item Upgrades
To provide players with new opportunities for progression, a system for upgrading equipment is being introduced. Characters will be able to raise the item level of their favorite weapons and clothing by up to 5 item levels using various crafting materials. A similar system already exists in other games, such as World of Warcraft.
Some secrets lurk in the frozen tunnels (and certainly enemies will as well).
Apart from these highlights, there will also be a new raid instance for 20 players, the “Redmoon Terror.” However, there are no details known yet, so we will have to wait for the public test realm.
Coming Soon: WildStar Release on Steam
Wildstar soon on Steam – will this bring the big turnaround?
Moreover, WildStar is embracing the possibilities of Steam and will hit Valve’s gaming platform later this year, which should (at least) temporarily boost player numbers. There is still no fixed release date for this, but they are aiming for “the first half of 2016” – WildStar should therefore appear on Steam within the next 5 months. We will keep you updated as soon as there is new information.
For more news and articles about the game, check out our WildStar theme page.
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In the Closed Beta of The Division, players could mostly explore the surface of New York. Now, a video has emerged that shows a level in the underground.
Today at 12 PM the Closed Beta of Ubisoft’s upcoming MMO shooter ends. It has given us some insights into what life as an agent in the apocalypse can look like. However, the gameplay area of the beta was mostly limited to the surface of New York, with only a few locations, especially in the Dark Zone, allowing players to enter some subway tunnels.
Now we get to see an underground level in a new video from IGN, which showcases intense firefights. This area was not available in the beta. See for yourself:
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The underground consists of a vast tunnel system and offers during battles numerous opportunities to take cover, from which to intelligently open fire. With brutal advances, one would quickly find themselves on their knees.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, all megaservers on PC, PS4, and Xbox One are currently down for maintenance.
Yesterday there was a DDoS attack. Today, since 6:00 AM, the megaservers of The Elder Scrolls Online are down for maintenance. No timeline has been provided for when TESO will be playable again on PC, PS4, and Xbox One; it is only stated: The maintenance may take several hours. During this time, software upgrades will likely be applied. This may take less time on certain platforms than on others, resulting in the mega-servers coming back online at different times.
It seems to be a bigger issue, as Zenimax Online Studios will also conduct maintenance on the ESO Store and the account system. In the USA, it is still the middle of the night, which does not disturb the TESO players there (although there were complaints at the start on the West Coast when it was 9 PM). For us, the maintenance will likely extend into the afternoon.
Additionally, the test server is down, where you can play the Thieves Guild. Testing for the new DLC in The Elder Scrolls Online is expected to begin at the end of the week.
The maintenance is complete, and the #ESO European megaservers are now back online and available.
In the MMO shooter Destiny on Tuesday, February 2nd, a fresh Nightfall strike is active. Additionally, the Warpriest awaits with a challenge in the raid.
Destiny Awakens from Its Winter Slumber
Slowly, the Destiny week is taking on familiar structures again. Next week, likely on Tuesday evening, a patch will probably be released, bringing the Crimson Days event. On Thursday in the Weekly Update, Bungie wants to introduce what minor improvements will be included in the February patch.
And then it’s getting closer to when we will receive real information about the larger game content that we were promised. There shouldn’t be anything standing in the way of that announcement starting next week. In Destiny, they always talk only about the next update. We should have cleared that hurdle by Thursday in a week. It has been promised for the time after Valentine’s that “the largest new content since The Taken King.” One can be curious.
So slowly, Destiny is waking up from its winter slumber. But let’s first get to the new week.
Nightfall Strike on February 2nd in Destiny is Rockets McDickface
The Guardians are facing an old acquaintance. It’s going to Cerberus Vae III, the enemy is Valus Ta’aurc.
The modifiers for the Nightfall are:
Specialist – Special weapon damage is preferred
Fresh Troops – Enemy gatherings have been reinforced by additional forces
Exposure – The shields of the Guardians are enhanced, but do not regenerate.
Trickle – The cooldown of abilities is significantly increased.
This week, Eris Morn wants Hadium Flakes, the Future War Cult wants Worm Spore, Dead Orbit wants Relic Iron, and the New Monarchy wants Spirit Bloom.
Warpriest is the Challenge in the King’s Fall Raid
Videos, Tips, Tricks, and Guides for This Week’s Challenges
At this point, we will embed videos of successful runs at the Nightfall, Oryx’s Courtyard, and the Warpriest Challenge Mode in the raid throughout the day.
Cerberus Vae III needs to be cleared today. This Guardian sets a good example:
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In Final Fantasy XIV returns to the Mac. The launch there failed completely with Heavensward .
For many fans of Fantasy XIV, it was just a footnote; they played on Playstation 3, PS4, or PC, but for Mac owners who wanted to enjoy the major fantasy MMORPG, it was a huge disappointment: The launch of the Mac version went totally wrong with FF14.
The upcoming MMO shooter The Division will not receive a youth release in Germany.
As reported by Gamestar, the final examination of the PC version by the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK) has determined that The Division will not receive a youth release.
This is how the red sign “18+” prominently appears on the packages. No justification has been provided by the USK; from the USA, it was said that the game contains some harsh and realistic scenes of violence, a lot of blood, the depiction of corpses, and hostage situations. Additionally, there is swearing.
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In Black Desert , the release date in the West has now been revealed, along with the start of the 2nd closed beta test. We have all the information for you.
Black Desert starts in March in EU
After fans have been waiting for a long time for a release of Black Desert, Daum has finally set a release date. And indeed, you will not be disappointed, as the developers seem to be able to stick to the plan of releasing it in the first quarter of 2016.
The release date of Black Desert Online is therefore on March 3, 2016.
Along with this announcement, the details of the 2nd closed beta phase were also announced.
It is also important to mention that the pre-order packages can only be purchased until February 26 at 9:00 AM. After that, the opportunity for early access and pre-order items will expire. Depending on the type of pre-order package, players will get up to 96 hours of early access to the game – in the best case, they can start as early as February 28 and thus gain a small advantage.
Black Desert – probably the most interesting new MMORPG in 2016
What the European and American server structure will look like is still unknown. An official survey was recently started to find out the wishes of the player base.
The MMORPG Bless is currently in open beta in Korea – we have some videos for you so that you can get an impression of the game.
Beautiful Images – But What Lies Behind?
Since January 27, Bless Online has been in open beta – at least in Korea. Many players are taking advantage of this to get a first impression of the upcoming MMORPG (and generate a few YouTube clicks). We have grabbed some of these videos to provide you with a rough overview of the game.
We start with an official trailer, which provides a rough overview of the game world, shows some battles, and clearly highlights the visual beauty of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFWJ2GkkX8
Scion Storm meanwhile discusses the character creation of the game and shows primarily that the “random” character designs look relatively nice. Later in the video, he presents the first minutes of gameplay, essentially the starting experience for new heroes.
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Steparu’s previous judgment reads rather negatively: “I think I like it relatively well, but it’s not overwhelming. (…) It doesn’t feel like a game I could play for 24 hours straight unless I really have nothing else to do.”
Even in the various comment sections, there are great doubts that Bless looks visually “Wow!” but is rather standard gameplay-wise. However, the game is still in open beta – perhaps the gameplay feeling is misleading so far.
By the way, we received an experience report from our community during the open beta, in which one of our readers describes his first impression of Bless. We will present this to you in the coming days.
You can find more information about the game on our Bless topic page.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , Bungie has crowned the best videos from the community. The winner is an unusual duel.
This time, the videos begin with an unusual clip, where someone goes back to the time of “House of Wolves” and takes on Skolas in a fistfight. Punchtastic – the video of the week.
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The online card game Spellweaver is having its release today. The card game, an alternative to Hearthstone or Magic, is even coming to the Steam platform.
Spellweaver TGC, the alternative to games like Magic: Duels or Hearthstone, was released today. With parallel Steam integration, they expect to attract additional players. The game should be enjoyable on Steam starting this evening, here is the link to Spellweaver on Steam.
The developers emphasize that their work is not finished; they plan to add more features.
For those who want to learn more about the game, we recommend our earlier test of Spellweaver from the closed beta. An overview of the innovations since the test can be found in our articles.
Clearly, the PlayStation Network (PSN) is experiencing problems on February 1st. Twitter users are reporting that they cannot use the service, as maintenance is taking place.
On Monday, February 1st, there seem to be issues with the PSN. Last month, on January 4th, there were already serious problems, which caused major issues. It appears that there are also problems on the first Monday of the month, February 1st.
Currently, there is no comment from Sony regarding the status of the PSN. The service’s website also indicates: Everything is great.
Numerous comments from disappointed users tell a different story. They wanted to use the service in the European evening to play online, perhaps for the The Division Beta or the last day of Iron Banner in Destiny. But they receive the message “The PlayStation Network is currently undergoing maintenance (WS-37432-9).” So they cannot play online games on PlayStation.
Update: More and more users are reporting that the PSN is functioning again. It seems to have been a significantly smaller problem compared to last month. To those for whom it is working again: Enjoy your online game of choice and have a nice Monday evening.
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In the Martial Arts MMORPG Blade and Soul, there are difficulties with European servers. Some players reportedly cannot log in.
According to Blade and Soul, there have been issues with the European servers since 15:55 on February 1st. The team is aware of the problem and is working on a solution.
They have already communicated twice and assured that they are addressing the difficulties but currently have nothing new to report on the subject.
We are still working on the issue affecting EU servers, we will continue to keep you updated on our progress https://t.co/AHmKWy45xb
In the launch week, there were various technical issues of this kind, likely related to a heavy influx of players: Both logging in and cross-server activities encountered some problems.
Blade and Soul is currently a hit free-to-play game: The number of servers increased gradually from 22 to 32.
Blade and Soul is restarting the European servers. Currently, the downtime is still ongoing, and the servers are offline. They should be back online around 19:30 our time.
The next patch for ARK: Survival Evolved is on the horizon – at least for the Xbox version. We will reveal to you what new features it brings.
Shared fun is double fun
For Xbox One players of ARK: Survival Evolved, a long-awaited update is coming soon. Approximately around February 10, the next patch will be applied to the console version of the dino survival game, bringing several new features and improvements.
The highlight is probably the long-awaited split-screen mode, where two players can explore the island and become subjects on a single console.
At the same time, the patch is supposed to address the frame rate issues and provide players with a constant, good gaming experience, where performance drops belong to the past. A memory leak has been fixed, which would eventually lead to the entire game crashing.
In addition to these two innovations, a lot of content from previous PC patches will also be included, expanding the game world with numerous creatures and crafting possibilities. This includes the brewing of beer and the extraction of oil from dung beetles.
The Dark Zone of The Division is a place where you occasionally encounter campers. In this video, you will see a way to surprise them from behind calmly.
You can either stroll through this PvP area as brave sheep and diligently collect loot – or you will become evil, you will become “rogue” (where the English “rogue” simply sounds better and will surely establish itself in the German-speaking area). And being a rogue agent adds a special flavor to it all.
If you have chosen the evil side, are additionally in a group, and have barricaded yourselves somewhere and are chillingly camping, you are basically the “Babos” in the Dark Zone. Right?
The Division: What to do when camping?
Not with this agent. In the following video, he shows you how to calmly get rid of a bunch of campers in the Closed Beta.
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Anyone experiencing high ping in The Elder Scrolls Online or suffering from lag issues, who may be frequently logged out or losing connection, notices: Something is wrong with the TESO servers n>. And they are not alone.
As The Elder Scrolls Online confirmed via Twitter, the mega-servers are currently victims of a DDOS attack.
The European #ESO megaservers are currently being impacted by a DDOS attack. We’re working to resolve the issue – thanks for your patience.
Players are asked for their patience while work is being done to resolve the issues.
DDOS attacks are considered the scourge of online service providers. Against such a “brute-force” attack, there seems to be no remedy. It requires no skill, just an appropriate infrastructure of compromised computers. The networks of Playstation and Xbox are also regularly subjected to DDOS attacks, and smaller providers report attacks, especially at the launch of their titles. This leads to significant economic damage, not to mention that it simply drives many players crazy.
Already at Christmas, The Elder Scrolls Online suffered from a DDOS attack. The background is not known.
Update: TESO has given the all-clear. The problem is now under control.
The DDOS attack impacting the #ESO European megaservers has now ended and service has been restored. Thank you for your patience!
In Black Desert , the community’s preference for server technology is being surveyed – as there are numerous possibilities.
Mega or Mini Servers in Black Desert?
In the Black Desert forum, Jouska, the community manager, has launched a survey asking players for their opinions on various server configurations.
The main focus was on the number of servers per region (i.e., Europe and America). The number of servers would depend on the amount of channels to be supported, which is why they are asking directly about this. The majority of players (50%) prefer small servers with 1-5 different channels. The “channels” then act as different instances of the zones, allowing players to switch between them within a server.
About 35% do not want multiple servers per region (essentially one mega server). Only a small group (15%) desires several, but larger servers.
Enough space for everyone? Mega servers are one option.
However, it is interesting (and quite surprising) that the numbers shift again when asking “Do you want a single (mega server) or not?” – and the community appears to be divided. Just over 51% definitely do not want mega servers, so the rest (49%) find these large solutions absolutely acceptable. This already calls for a long, internal discussion.
Lastly, they also ask what players think about the possibility of “Dynamic Channels” and whether they would prefer a single or multiple servers. With dynamic channels, depending on the region, multiple instances of the same area would be launched once there is high demand. As soon as the number of players decreases, the excess channels will be closed.
This is somewhat similar to what is already known from games like Guild Wars 2 or WildStar. However, this concept is currently just a theoretical discussion – whether this is indeed possible for “our” version of the game is still not definitively settled.
Whether the survey will actually have a significant impact on the ultimate technology of the servers remains to be seen. However, it cannot hurt to voice your opinion in the forum.
The official Facebook page for Xbox in Italy accidentally revealed this, they announced it too early: In an infographic listing highlights for February, there is also a February beta for The Division, even though Ubisoft has not officially announced it yet.
The Division: Open Beta from February 16 to February 21?
The beta will take place from February 16 to February 21. This time it will be almost a whole week from Tuesday to Sunday. Again, the Xbox One will receive 24 hours of exclusive access before PC and PlayStation 4 can join. This time it will be an Open Beta.
This all comes from this photo:
At the moment, the information should be taken with some caution. But it looks like this could really happen. Probably, they got a bit too cocky when they extended the beta at Ubisoft.
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2016 is set to be the year of virtual reality. This new technology is also expected to be suitable for parties or game nights with friends – with just one VR headset.
It looks like you can also have fun offline in multiplayer. A bit heretical for a site about online games, but we report on it anyway:
Those who have feared until now that the PlayStation VR headset would lead to complete isolation and disconnection from the environment will be taught otherwise in this video. With the VR headset from Sony, you can also play fun – or in this case quirky – games with your friends. One person plunges deep into the game world with the VR headset, while the buddies follow the old-fashioned way – by simply staring at the screen.
Run, AR Robot, run!
Sony Interactive Entertainment introduced a new game at the Taipei Game Show that offers this “couch multiplayer” experience: one player puts on the headset, while four others play “The PlayRoom VR’s Monster Escape” normally on the TV.
This little AR robot patiently waits in your controller
The PlayRoom should still be a term for many PlayStation gamers. It’s this game where numerous AR robots inhabit your controller. And these cute little things also play an important role in this VR game.
The player with the PSVR headset on their nose takes on the role of a “giant monster”, reminiscent of our friend Godzilla, while the other players control the little robots. These must first flee in fear from the danger, until they finally turn the tables and must now defeat the monster. But see for yourself.
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The presentation was led by “The PlayRoom VR Producer” Nicolas Doucet from Sony’s Japan Studio. He later tweeted that the new PlayRoom for PlayStation VR is a “system seller” and will provide the best VR party experience ever.
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