The online shooter The Division beta begins at the end of this week. Ubisoft has now released the times when the beta starts. Additionally, pre-download is now available on all platforms.
Players can slowly grab their go-pack, load the Uzi, and prepare for the apocalypse.
The Division beta starts on Xbox One on January 28 at 10:00 AM.
For PC and PlayStation 4, it starts on January 29 at 1:00 PM. This is based on German time.
The closed beta ends on Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 on Sunday, January 31.
The pre-download has already begun on all three platforms. Ubisoft has already sent out the first keys, players should check their email inbox. The beta is approximately 26 gigabytes in size.
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In The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, XBox One) a new DLC, the Thieves Guild, is coming. Now there are more details.
Rich Lambert is the Creative Director at The Elder Scrolls Online. He has now answered questions about the DLC “The Thieves Guild” for a US site. It should be coming to the test server soon and go live in March . The basics of the winter DLC had already been outlined by the head of TESO, now his lieutenant is going into the details, so to speak.
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The new 12-person trial scales. This means: Even players who do not have the max level can take part in the raids. The group leader sets the level. If he opts for VR16, it also counts towards leaderboards. Lambert proudly states: This is the first trial we offer in both normal and veteran mode.
New activities for the crime system are coming – such as trespassing (you must not get caught), misdemeanors (for example, vandalism), or “Bounty pardons” – which should enhance the justice system a bit. Misdemeanor and trespassing likely refer to the new areas.
The Thieves Guild brings a new skill line that supports criminal activities. Crafty thieves can talk their way out of an arrest.
They expect quite significant improvements in stability and overall performance from the new 64-bit client, leading to fewer crashes and stuttering.
Upon reaching VR1, players will now unlock access to both other alliances. Additionally, the quests for Cadwell’s Silver and Gold have been made more lucrative. When players meet Cadwell, he should retroactively acknowledge the progress already made.
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Mainboard, processor, graphics card, RAM, power supply, a hard drive, and a case, and the PC is ready. But what should you pay attention to when buying and installing the hardware?
After the peripherals already received their guide, now follows the one for the computer itself. Included are some information on what to pay attention to when installing the hardware. The structure of this corresponds to a possible installation order.
Building the PC is usually easier than expected. As long as you proceed without force, you won’t make many mistakes. Cables can hardly be connected incorrectly, as each connector looks different. The biggest source of error is the correct application of thermal paste on the processor, but we will cover that separately.
It is important that the computer is not powered. It is best if the power supply is not connected at all. Additionally, you should always ground yourself. If the heating is connected to the floor, you can simply touch it to do so. Alternatively, so-called grounding straps are also available (e.g. available on Amazon*). Moreover, you should not work on carpet flooring, as you could recharge yourself from it.
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The Case
Either the so-called tower is the most important part of the computer or the least important. You don’t necessarily need it, but generally, it is used. It protects the hardware from dust and allows airflow if cooled by fans. This way, heat can be released continuously.
When purchasing, the appearance should definitely be ignored. After all, the devices generally sit under a table, and you’ll only regret it later. Much more important are the following features:
Size: Midi towers are usually 40cm or smaller, big towers are 60cm. For stationary usage, the larger variant is recommended. This allows for multiple fans to be installed.
Drive Bays: Usually, 2 slots are sufficient, but most often you have more.
Ports: Many cases have various ports, for example for cards or fan controls. USB ports are also available. If these are 3.0, the motherboard must be compatible with 3.0 for them to be used.
Cooling: Those who want more than just fans should also pay attention to the case. Some PC towers facilitate, while others complicate the installation of water cooling.
Noise Level: For this reason, one should ignore the appearance. Poorly distributed shiny plastic that only aims to impress with looks will quickly start to rattle. This can become extremely loud. Prefer something simple and therefore quiet. The case is mostly closed. You can and must remove parts of it, after all, a DVD drive should be operable from the outside. These covers can be removed without issue. It is essential that you always fill these gaps and not leave “blanks” by removing all covers “just in case.” Otherwise, a lot of dust can accumulate inside quickly.
The Power Supply
Without a power supply, the remaining hardware cannot be powered. This already determines its task: the generation of low voltage and protection against overvoltage. Additionally, further voltage regulators are built into the motherboard, as certain components operate with even lower voltages.
This task is not performed by a conventional transformer, as it would be too heavy and too large. Therefore, a switch-mode power supply is used, which consists of several units. The first unit is a filter to catch electrical disturbances such as overvoltage. Subsequently, alternating current is converted into direct current and then back into alternating current. This increases both the voltage and the frequency. Consequently, significantly smaller transformers can be used, which generate different voltages, usually 12, 5, and 3.3 volts. Some power supplies can reach -12 and -5 volts, but this is not necessarily due to the aforementioned voltage regulators on the motherboard. The positive values are required; a graphics card relies on 12V.
The required wattage depends on the computer’s task. For office applications, 300 watts are sufficient; for multimedia about 500, and for gaming or high-performance hardware at least 600 watts. Furthermore, a separate power switch should be present, as electricity is consumed even if the PC is turned off.
Installing the power supply is very simple. The device just needs to be inserted into the corresponding opening in the case, which can then be screwed in. After that, hard drives and motherboards can be inserted. They should be directly connected with the cables. Subsequently, the remaining hardware is installed and wired. The connectors differ in appearance, so you won’t make mistakes here.
For better airflow, the cables can be bundled together using rubber bands or nylon straps. Cable ties should not be used, as they are too permanent.
A switch-mode power supply always requires a load. If it is switched on without a load, voltage surges can occur. This can destroy the device! Continue with the motherboard.
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However, not all issues have been resolved yet. Are they referring to the recent accusations from The Repopulation developer Above & Beyond? Above & Beyond only stated that this has nothing to do with The Repopulation.
Shroud of the Avatar
It is curious: After almost three years in development, many gamers still apparently do not know what Shroud of the Avatar actually is. The developers asked in the official forum whether all online-exclusive items like houses and others should also be available in offline mode.
The survey resulted in a clear outcome that the items should also be included in offline mode, but it was also revealed once again that apparently many still have no idea what kind of game Shroud of the Avatar is. In various forums on other websites, the surprised question arose about what this offline mode is about and what it is doing in an MMORPG…
Dark Era
Game321 launched a new MMO called Dark Era, where you take on the role of a time traveler, experiencing adventures in different eras. This includes the time of King Arthur, Robin Hood, the Roman Empire, and ancient Egypt. There are many adventures to experience here. The MMO can be played either in the browser or as a client game. Those who wish to participate can do so directly on the website.
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Hero’s Song
John Smedley’s new MMORPG Hero’s Song is attracting a lot of attention. Even from a side that the former CEO of Sony Online Entertainment and Daybreak Games wanted nothing to do with anymore. It seems that hackers have launched DDoS attacks on the servers of Pixelmage Games.
Consequently, the shock was great for both him and his father when the bill arrived.
Now, however, Lance Perkins, the father of the spendthrift teenager, has received the full amount of 7,625.88 Canadian dollars (about 5000 euros) back from Xbox.
Decision in Extra Time
In the meantime, the son admitted that he intentionally used his father’s credit card to make purchases on Xbox. Nevertheless, the father insists that especially the amount of these purchases was very surprising for the son. His credit card company, however, stated that there was nothing they could do.
Initially, Microsoft’s position was: The bill is valid. After the father repeatedly pointed out that his son was still a minor, the company promised to take another look at the situation.
On Monday, January 25th, Microsoft refunded everything, as Perkins now reports. He is “very satisfied” and hopes that through his example, people are now warned that FIFA 16 is not just a game but can shake an entire family.
He wrote in a text message to CBC News: “Let’s thank (Xbox) for making this decision.”
By the way, there was no official statement from Microsoft regarding the Perkins case. They only confirmed that they were aware of this case.
So the early Christmas present for the Canadian father turned out well after all.
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If you want to make your pets in World of Warcraft into gold, you might enjoy a new website that lists the profits in detail.
Pets from the Clearance Rack
Over the years, the pet system of World of Warcraft has become so extensive that one can quickly lose track. With more than 150 different pets that can not only be collected but also trained, the list is quite long.
Even worse, many of the animals also belong to different “breeds,” meaning they have different attribute distributions. If you want to sort out duplicate and useless pets, you can earn a significant amount of gold in the auction house – but how do you plan to work through the numerous pets?
Very easily! The website wow-pets.com scans your pets from the official Blizzard Armory and neatly lists which pets you have duplicates of and what market value they currently have on the realm.
It’s worth a look, as those who don’t care for pets can easily earn gold amounts in the six-figure range, providing a safe cushion for the next expansion “Legion.” Alternatively, you can also pay for your playtime with the animals, as the rarer pets can be a lucrative source of income depending on the current market situation.
With a successful sale, the WoW playtime for the next year would be secured.
The site also offers additional convenience features: if you prefer to complete your pet collection, you can also view the pets you have not yet acquired and receive valuable information on their worth in the auction house or where to find them.
By the way, no registration is required to use the site – simply select the realm and the character name, and the rest is taken care of by the technology.
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H1Z1 has a new Executive Producer. Chris Wynn was previously Development Director for Mass Effect Andromeda.
At the end of 2015, the news came that Chris Wynn was leaving Bioware and Mass Effect. He had led the development of Mass Effect Andromeda, an RPG that fans of the series were looking forward to. Previously, Wynn was involved in the Gears of War franchise.
Now it has become clear where Wynn is setting up his tents. He has landed at Daybreak Game Company. Wynn will be the new Executive Producer for the Survival MMO H1Z1. An Executive Producer is typically responsible for the organizational side of game development, establishing the parameters within which designers can be creative, managing workflows, personnel, and overall accountability. In a football club, he would be the manager.
Wynn realized during conversations how fantastic he fits into the game and its creative vision, he tweeted about it on Twitter.
Still getting settled into my new office, but am thrilled to announce that I am now the Executive Producer of @H1Z1game at @DaybreakGames
Wynn also stated how much he looks forward to discussing the future of H1Z1. They also want to talk soon about the port of the game to the Playstation 4. H1Z1 is currently still in Early Access, exclusively for PC.
It seems that H1Z1 is no longer the hype title of the hour, as it was at the beginning of 2015. Currently, Ark Survival Evolved has filled that gap. But maybe that will change with Chris Wynn.
Thanks everyone for the kind words. Everyone is asking about a PS4 version, news on that coming soon!
How to get even more out of War Thunder is demonstrated by a fan who has built an entire virtual reality cockpit!
A Cloud Flight in the Living Room
With the beginning of the era of virtual reality (or at least VR headsets), it is becoming increasingly easier for fans to fully immerse themselves in their game world, thereby reaching a whole new level of immersion.
Traditionally, flight simulations are among the most elaborate and extensive games. They often come with good graphics as well. However, Youtuber mdbuehler found a simple Oculus Rift on his head wasn’t enough; he wanted to truly feel the cockpit around him. So he got himself a decommissioned ejection seat, a joystick, and plenty of other technical devices to realistically recreate the interior of an aircraft. He shows how this works in practice in this 12-minute video:
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But not everything is perfect: especially the delay between head movement and the image following quickly causes motion sickness and the sometimes inadequate AI of computer-controlled teammates and opponents often brings the player back down to reality.
What do you think: a damn cool thing or maybe a bit too exaggerated for home use?
Publisher Tencent distributes War Thunder in China. They came up with something quite similar for a marketing campaign:
In the MMO shooter Destiny a new week is coming on January 26th: The Nightfall strike and the raid challenge are calling.
Last week we were excited: Something is happening again. Bungie is back from vacation, releasing new information. What happened? There was a Weekly Update from Bungie. In that, they admitted that they adjusted matchmaking in the Crucible. Now the place is on fire.
Last night there was a kind of “emergency message” after the community went wild. In the Iron Banner starting tonight at 7:00 PM, different matchmaking rules will apply from tomorrow that are supposed to reduce lag.
Anyone hoping for new PvE content will have to wait a while longer. Bungie has declared PvP festivities for this and next week. But let’s turn to PvE, the weekly reset.
Nightfall strike on January 26th brings the Dust Palace
This week, the Nightfall strike leads to the Dust Palace on Mars.
Modifiers are:
Solar Flare – Solar damage is significantly increased (3 times for enemies, twice for Guardians)
Brawler – The melee damage of Guardians is significantly increased
Ironclad – More enemies have shields
Airborne – Guardians deal more damage while airborne
The Future War Cult and Eris Morn want Wormspores, Dead Orbit wants Helium Filaments, and New Monarchy likes it when you bring them Ghost Flowers.
Challenge mode in the raid is Oryx
This is not such good news. Starting January 26th, Oryx will be available again as a challenge in the raid. The standard tactic is to let 16 Orbs explode at the same time. As a reader informed us yesterday, there are currently significant problems with lag and bugs. The bombs just wouldn’t ignite. Hopefully, there won’t be any nasty surprises in Destiny today and that those were just isolated incidents.
If you have just been following the news about Star Wars Battlefront in a hibernation-like state: A January update is expected. In a video from EA Brazil, costumes for Luke Skywalker and Leia in the Hoth look were announced. However, the video was likely incorrect and was subsequently deleted – so it might have been that Luke and Leia were not meant, but Luke and Han.
More important question: What else is included in the patch? There has been a contradiction regarding an announced map on Tatooine, stating that no new map will come in the free January update. But in the video from EA Brazil, there were also private matches, daily challenges, and similar features, which would significantly enhance long-term motivation in Battlefront.
Whether any of these features will make it, will likely be clarified today. EA is unlikely to just present two costumes – even if they are really cool.
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The shooter MOBA Paragon received a new version that players of the Alpha can experience right now.
Faster fighters, precise replays
The action MOBA Paragon is currently in the Alpha phase and regularly provides new information and updates to further improve the gaming experience. The changes of the latest version have been summarized by the developers in a video.
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The most significant change is the noticeable increase in movement speed – players can now travel across the maps much faster, which increases the action and reduces reaction times.
Tacticians can look forward to two new features: First, there is now a “Death Recap,” which summarizes the abilities that led to their death and how much damage each caused. Confused frowns and surprise over sudden deaths are now a thing of the past.
For those who want to analyze their own actions and those of the team even more closely, they can now also watch full replays of the matches. This allows for examining plays for mistakes and avoiding such errors in upcoming battles.
Last but not least, performance has noticeably improved on many computers. Almost 25% of all players complained about severe stuttering and other issues, which should also be a thing of the past with the latest update – especially older computers should now be able to run the game.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , a different matchmaking will be used tomorrow evening to address the lag.
It was the hot topic of last week. Bungie admitted to altering the matchmaking behind the players’ backs, to create “more exciting matches,” meaning games between players of similar skill levels. This had noticeably led to the Crucible struggling more and more with lag over the past few months.
Over the weekend, and especially on Monday, the criticism of the situation exploded. Last night at 4 AM our time, the first results showed up. There was a special announcement from Bungie – something that normally never happens.
The Iron Banner in the Rift mode begins tonight at 7 PM. The new settings will come into effect on Wednesday evening at 7 PM. This gives Bungie a 24-hour window with the old values to compare them against the new ones.
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With a trick, you can already download the beta on Xbox One for The Division now. Additionally, the Xbox One will receive time-exclusive DLC.
You know: “Somewhere in the world, it is always late enough to have a beer.” And so, somewhere in the world, it is 48 hours before the Xbox One beta starts (it has a one-day lead over PC and PS4). In Singapore, to be precise, it is now 48 hours before the beta starts: So the download is already available.
How you can adjust your personal clock a bit to download the Xbox One beta now is explained by YouTuber Arekkz in this video.
But remember: at your own risk. And you also need the code. If that feels too scary, you can behave and stay in Germany and wait a few more hours.
Xbox One likely to receive time-exclusive game content
Meanwhile, it is confirmed that Xbox One players will not only have the upper hand in the beta but also in DLCs. A banner was sighted at retailer Gamestop with a headline promising that The Division players on Xbox One will receive new game content before anyone else. The Division aims to deliver game content through paid DLCs alongside free updates.
This has been discussed for a while but has hardly been mentioned lately. The banner can be seen as confirmation that this is how it will be.
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RIFT is now 5 years old. Time for a nostalgic look back. What did the game look like before the release.
Many Name Changes Until the Goal
Trionworlds is now celebrating the 5th birthday of the MMORPG RIFT. The site riftgrate has taken this as an opportunity to take a look back at the game’s past, documenting its development history and highlighting some special events. We’ve outlined the most interesting points for you.
The Heroes of Trion
In its infancy, in 2007, at an early stage of development, the game still had the rather uninspired name “Heroes of Trion“. At that time, not much more could be showcased than the “Battle of Castle Bay” – a dynamic event where players had to investigate incidents and then reclaim the namesake city. At that time, there were hardly any abilities – only basic skills and some emotes were available. The sole purpose was to showcase the possibilities of dynamic events.
Castle Bay – an early concept drawing.
Heroes of Telara
Two years later, in 2009 at E3, more of the game was showcased. By now, the name had changed to “Heroes of Telara“. However, there was still no mention of the later important “Rifts”. Instead, the game revolved around dynamic events primarily undertaken by groups of players ranging from 5 to 25 – everything sounded very similar to what would later be seen in Guild Wars 2.
RIFT: Planes of Telara
The game got its “real” name only in 2010 when the principle of the rifts, the “Rifts”, was introduced with “RIFT: Planes of Telara“. They were to be a central element of the storyline and connect players more closely with the world. The principle of “Heroes” from the previous names was partly discarded, as they did not want to force players into the role of an overly powerful character.
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Only with the beta was the long name shortened again, and RIFT became what it is today and is still loved by a loyal player base. You can find the entire article from the fan site on the development in the sources.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , the aim is to eliminate one of the most annoying problems: Which calcified fragments are missing?
Anyone who plays more than one Guardian in Destiny and has gone on the hunt for all 50 calcified fragments knows the problem: It is currently impossible to find out which fragments are specifically missing for a Guardian, as they are counted “account-wide”. And it may be the case that 2 fragments are still missing on the Titan, which were collected with the Hunter. And the calcified fragments are so important, especially for the search for the Malevolent Touch.
As an alternative, the only option so far has been to search through all possible fragment locations.This should come to an end this week, as Bungie will implement changes to bungie.net, the game’s website.
Specifically, they will introduce a function for the calcified fragments that assigns them to characters, so you can see: My Titan is still missing these 4 fragments, my Hunter these 30. Previously, in such a scenario, it was quite possible that the data would just say: What do you want? You have found all 50.
The glass Guardian can now dress up – Privacy settings
In a further step, “Privacy settings” will be introduced. This will allow players to decide whether other players can view their unequipped items and other data or not. This can then be adjusted individually – the function will be expanded and refined later.
No one has to put up with obnoxious Stag Heart bearers with a supposedly weak K/D anymore.
When these features will be available is currently unknown. They are scheduled for this week. This was shared by a web engineer from Bungie, Alex Loret de Mora, via the forum.
Note about the program: Due to this current news, the videos of the week are canceled for today – we will provide them in the next few days.
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The selection of weapons is increasing, as hunters can now go on the monster hunt with the Gunlance in MHO – new enemies are also included.
The Gunlance – Half Lance, Half Cannon
Although Monster Hunter Online is exclusively available on the Chinese market, interest in the title is also high here. No wonder, as the previous versions are considered some of the most addictive time-wasters and enjoyed great popularity.
Next week, the number of available weapons will increase to 9, as the Gunlance, known from the earlier Monster Hunter titles, will be added to the arsenal. At first glance, it seems to be just an ordinary melee weapon, but at the push of a button, the lance can be fired several meters. While the range is limited, it provides a necessary advantage in numerous fights to keep from looking at the radishes from below.
Shen Gaoren wants to know – from 12 hunters simultaneously.
At the same time, new monsters are also coming into the game world. The gigantic, crab-like creature Shen Gaoren is making the coasts unsafe and must be taken down by hunters in due time. For this, it is necessary for the first time to team up with up to 11 other players to handle the threat.
However, existing monsters will also be given some boosts. The old dragon Tartaronis is reclaiming the deserts and awaits all those who are brave or foolish enough to complete the quest for its skull.
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The martial arts MMORPG Blade and Soul has already surpassed one million players. NCSoft is celebrating this.
In a press release, NCSoft is patting itself on the back. Just a few days after the launch in North America and Europe on January 19, Blade & Soul has exceeded the one million player mark.
It is exciting to see how much enthusiasm the players have had for Blade and Soul in the West, says Dr. Songyee Yoon, the CEO of NCSoft West. They will do everything to provide players with a great time in the epic game.
Another gentleman in a suit from NCSoft, John Burns, the Senior Vice President of Publishing, adds: “Blade & Soul is one of the most exciting games in the West for 2016.” The sheer enthusiasm of the players, not to mention their numbers, is enormous.
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In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players look to the future and clarify the solo content “Eternal Championship”.
The Emperor’s Latest Hobby
Although the highly anticipated Chapter X of SWTOR: Knights of the Fallen Empire has not yet been released, BioWare has already shared numerous details about the upcoming content. With the release of Chapter XI, the Eternal Championship enters the game – an arena that promises exciting challenges for solo players.
What is the Eternal Championship?
In the spirit of “Bread and Games”, the Eternal Championship is the newest entertainment medium of the elite of the Empire of Zakuul. They eagerly descend from their noble apartments into the slums to watch their minions brutally fight for their lives in bloody arena battles.
How does it work?
Similar to a Flashpoint, the arena can be accessed through a starting quest. One after the other, the player, along with a companion of their choice, will face a total of 10 different challengers. While the first 5 fights are easy and suitable for players who are only interested in the story, encounters 6-10 are a bit more challenging.
The individual fights gradually introduce various (and more) mechanics. While a simple DPS burst might be enough to take down the opponents at the beginning, more tactics will be required later. Enemies must then be killed in a specific order, skills interrupted or area effects avoided.
However, for hardcore raiders, the arena may not be very challenging; they might feel a bit underwhelmed. Nonetheless, there is hope that the fights will be enjoyable and interesting.
What do you get for participating?
There are a total of 3 weekly missions for which you must survive a certain number of rounds. Depending on whether you survive 5, 7, or 10 rounds, different rewards await (via the quests).
With 5 victories, you receive an item of item level 190 (which is above what has been available through story missions).
7 victories reward you with an item of item level 208, which corresponds to the loot from tactical Flashpoints.
For 10 victories, you get the biggest reward, an item that is “equivalent to rewards from challenging Flashpoints and Story-Mode Operations” – thus item level 216.
Besides that, the 7th boss will have a drop chance for a mini pet, the 10th boss can leave behind a fancy vehicle, and finally, there are numerous titles to be earned – details about these are yet to come.
For more information about the game and the upcoming chapters, you can visit our SWTOR topic page.
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The YouTube channel Candyland compared the different graphics settings of ARK: Survival Evolved and presented it in a video.
The video showcases the detail levels Low, Medium, High, and Epic in comparison. The differences are clearly noticeable within the first few seconds, especially between Low and Medium. However, even the two higher settings can be distinctly differentiated. Consequently, this is reflected in the FPS numbers. While the lowest setting achieves triple-digit values, the highest has only about 20.
It should be mentioned that the recording was made at 1440p. Anyone using a lower value should also have a faster gaming experience. Nevertheless, for most, High and Epic will remain unattainable, and even older computers will struggle with Medium. Low, on the other hand, looks terrible and is far from modern.
The recording was made with the following system:
Intel Core i7-5820K 6x 3.3 GHz
16GB DDR4 Crucial Dual Channel 2133MHz (2x 8GB)
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 980Ti Amp! Extreme Edition 6GB
500GB SATA III Samsung 840 EVO SSD
2TB SATA III Western Digital Red WD20EFRX
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , a crisis is unfolding at the end of January 2016. The past weeks brought little good.
Pessimists would say: Destiny is in a crisis at the end of January. The mood is at an all-time low. Optimists would say: Great, the low has been reached, now it’s time to rise. Also, to risk looking like a grump: Let’s take a look at the situation.
These 3 problems plague Destiny
Currently, there are 3 major problems with Destiny:
The last novelty for PvE came in September, since then only temporary events have been introduced, such as the Festival of the Lost or the Sparrow League, and the challenge modes in December were merely a drop in the bucket. There has been really little to do in PvE for a long time.
Bungie has not made any efforts to inform players about what comes next, when there will be changes in PvE, or when new weapons or challenges will arrive. There is hope for March, but the Guardians have been left in the dark for months. We only hear week to week: Nothing is coming soon. On Friday, anonymous sources reported: Bungie’s schedule is shaky and Destiny 2 has been delayed. Currently, Bungie reassures players week by week with promises of new information after a long pause. The expectations are now so high that even positive news (“We are bringing an event”) can be interpreted negatively (“But we want something substantial”).
Bungie has changed the PvP matchmaking behind the players’ backs, accepting a worsening of lag to solve a problem (one-sided matches) that many players do not even see as an issue.
The lag destroys Plan B
The interplay of these 3 points is currently angering many players, even the enthusiastic fans. The reddit forum for Destiny has temporarily been renamed to “Rahool’s Salt Emporium,” an ironic allusion to the current flood of tears.
Large US sites are publishing articles like “Destiny in Crisis – The Division has its chance to steal players” (Forbes) or “Now is the perfect time to quit Destiny” (The Verge).
Guardians hope for positive signals, receive bad news
Since November, there has been hope that Bungie would send some sign, some signal that clearly outlines how things are progressing. What Guardians can look forward to and prepare for. In recent weeks and months, Bungie has indeed sent signals, but they have rather had the opposite effect. Instead of exuding confidence, they are rather unsettling players.
If the main source of information is any insider leaks that go uncommented but later prove true, it becomes clear: Bungie really needs to outline its vision for Year 2 in Destiny and present it properly.
Players have been promised since November that they are only at the beginning of Year 2, that there are big plans and excitement to talk about. It seems they missed the timing somehow and since then the record has not been changed.
One can be curious about how the MMO shooter will progress. After a fantastic start to Year 2 with the widely acclaimed expansion “Taken King,” Destiny is currently going through a tough phase.
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