Finally, the time has come: Riot has announced which mages in LoL will be revamped next.
As we reported in the past, developer RiotGames wants to revise the mages in the game League of Legends . Until today, it was not clear which mages would be involved. We only knew that it would be champions who are not particularly mobile. Back then, you had good ideas in the comments under our article about which heroes needed a revision.
These 6 mages are on the list in LoL
Malzahar, Vel’Koz, Brand, Vladimir, Cassiopeia, and Zyra are on the list of mages in LoL that will be worked on next. Similar to the major changes to marksmen , 6 mages are to be changed. Whether it will ultimately be these 6 champions is not 100% certain, as they are waiting for feedback from the community on which champions deserve a change and which do not. The developers chose these 6 champions because they believe they can make some solid changes to these LoL heroes.
In the comments in the official League of Legends forum, several players asked why Swain is not on this list. This question is valid, as Swain could indeed use a bit of “love” from the developers to bring him back up to date in the game. The developers responded more positively than expected. Swain is not on the list because he will not just be getting a “bit” updated, but rather a rework, similar to Sion or Poppy.
3 points that developers focus on in the update
Uniqueness – a specific reason to choose this champion in the game
Context – The champion must still fit into their story and fantasy gameplay
“Healthy” – It should be fun to play with or against him. Additionally, he should be “balanced”.
In addition to these 6 champions, they also want to make general “smaller” changes to other mages. These changes are comparable to the fine-tuning of Twitch and Lucian that they received during the marksman update.
When the update will come is still not exactly determined. However, the thread in the official League of Legends forum is titled “Mid-Year Mage Update” – so we are roughly aiming for summer.
What do you think, which LoL champions are missing from the list? Or is Riot doing everything right and has chosen the right mages?
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Flying in Blade & Soul? As a hacker, no problem! Cheaters are currently dominating the arenas of the new MMORPG.
Flying through the air with the teleport hack
With the release of a “new” MMORPG, numerous problems usually arise. While Blade & Soul had a pretty solid launch, aside from the overcrowded servers, more and more hackers are being spotted, especially in the arena, cheating to gain a significant advantage. As players are meant to walk upon the earth, hackers simply fly through the air and destroy their enemies from there.
As if that weren’t annoying enough, some hackers can teleport all over the place. You can tell that people don’t take themselves too seriously when they name their characters things like “Exploit”, as some streamers on Twitch have lamented.
Since it takes some time to investigate and confirm hacks, it will likely be a few days before NCsoft issues the first ban waves. Until then, players have no choice but to take it with humor – but flying girls with big eyes do have something quite fantastic, don’t they?
On Reddit, players blame the anti-cheat software Gameguard – it is outdated, easily bypassed, and practically invites others to ruin the fun for players. In the past, Korea imports like ArcheAge had problems with hackers here. In Korea, players must provide their “ID” when starting an MMO. If hackers get caught, they face a lifetime ban. Here in Europe, a ban in a game comes with fewer consequences.
It has only been a few days since Season 5 of Blizzard’s Diablo 3 started and already players are battling for the best ranks.
During the three-month season, there are players who are excited to create a new character and play it to Level 70. After that, they grind a few Paragon levels and are thrilled when they can increase the difficulty level thanks to new equipment. That may be enough for many and provide plenty of fun. On the other hand, there are also players, about whom our Schuhmann already wrote, who are infected with a sort of virus and desperately want to compete in large Nephalem Rifts with other players.
Top 100 is the goal
Greater Rifts are pretty much the end-game in Diablo 3. The faster you complete these rifts by killing all monsters and a rift boss, the better. For average players, these rifts are achievable at Level 20 and maybe even Level 30. For Greater Rifts starting at Level 50, you need very good equipment. And if you can also play particularly well, you can make it onto the top rankings of the respective Diablo 3 season. Currently, there are almost only Crusaders, Sorcerers, and Barbarians up there because the sets of these classes seem to be the best suited to master these rifts the fastest.
As an example of such a run with a Crusader at Level 84 (currently Rank 1!), here is the player Alkaizer:
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If you show this “gameplay” to someone you want to convince of Diablo 3, that person will probably turn around and leave because it really doesn’t look particularly exciting. The fun comes for these players when they can find themselves on the top lists afterwards.
The funniest build in Diablo 3
However, if you want to have real fun and want to make enemies explode at lightning speed disguised as an Angry Chicken, I can only recommend this build to you. The “Angry Chicken” Witch Doctor is not only incredibly fun to play but also clears Nephalem Rifts in a good time. If you’ve always wanted to throw other animals at enemies or just want to find joy in the game again, you should definitely try it out.
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It will be a while before the beta of Overwatch returns. However, the developers promise a fresh game mode!
More Modes, More Maps, More Progress
Since the beta of Overwatch was paused last December, there have only been rumors about when it will return to the colorful shooter world. Now Blizzard has written an article explaining when the beta will return – and unfortunately, it is as late as feared.
The beta will return in mid-February, and even this date is not fixed. However, it is planned that they will not slip into March – at least February remains firmly scheduled.
“Instead of squeezing the beta into this month, we will take a few extra weeks.”
This step is justified with the feedback from fans, which has been taken to heart. The community is craving new game modes, and at least one will be presented in the next build, along with new maps. What mode it will be remains unclear, so there is ample room for speculation.
In the player discussion, modes like “King of the Hill” as well as a regular Team Deathmatch are being considered. A “Capture the Flag” mode is deemed rather unlikely, as certain abilities, such as Symmetra’s teleporter or Tracer’s jumps, would be too powerful.
“This also allows us to tweak and polish the progress and reward system a bit more. (…) Although these features are technically still ‘In Progress’, we want to maintain a certain quality standard before we release them for testing.”
The survival MMO Ark Survival Evolved will soon receive the promised split-screen mode on Xbox One.
Just before the console release in December the developers of Ark promised fans that a split-screen mode would also be supported. This is the popular “couch coop,” allowing players to play together on one console. In an era of “always on” and “please stay in your own living room,” it has become a rare but still desired feature that is part of many console players’ traditions.
Since the initial announcement, not much has been heard about the split-screen. Now, Studio Wildcard revealed in the patch notes that the mode will be coming soon. In the next patch, version 7.310 for Xbox One, “split-screen multiplayer will be available for both online and local play.”
Little more has been said about the next patch for consoles yet, and no release date is known.
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A kind of World of Warships with a historical setting, where sailing ships fight against each other would be quite an interesting thing. The MMO Naval Action offers this and can already be played in an Early Access version.
Naval Action offers you not only naval battles, which you can fight together with your friends. The game is set on a huge open map that you can explore freely. Your task is to build a thriving economic empire. To do this, you can join one of the nations or found an independent guild. Therefore, you will not only be sailing battleships but also trading ships. Various types of ships are available to you, which you can further improve and upgrade individually, for example with cannons.
Realistic sailing
Of course, there are also battles at sea. The developers place special emphasis on making these as realistic as possible. You need to pay attention to the ammunition, which has different effects and can, for example, only destroy sails or the hulls of ships. Ballistics and other physical properties play a significant role. You must always pay attention to where the wind is coming from, as it affects the trajectories of the cannonballs.
Physically correct
Physics also plays a role in the controls. You need to consider the wind while sailing, the current, and the weight of your cargo. It is not easy to steer a sailing ship. Visually, Naval Action makes a very good impression. If you are interested in this type of game and are looking for a complex and deep MMO set in the age of sailing ships, then you can download the Early Access version now via Steam. It costs 36.99 euros but does not yet offer all features. New content is to be regularly added, and the developers place great importance on player feedback.
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Recent MMOs like The Division or Black Desert have announced in the past few weeks: There is no player trading with us. What do you think about that?
Once again, we have successfully completed a week and are starting the three most beautiful days. What better way to pass the time than with a few hours of relaxing farming, to then craft some weapons, armor, or bags for your beloved character?
But if you’ve already done that, should you be able to trade the goods? Or should trading in MMOs even be a necessity to obtain certain resources?
The Functions of Trade
Trading systems can fulfill many functions:
First and foremost, they allow players who are favored by luck or particularly diligent to sell their surplus items. So it’s an indirect reward.
At the same time, such a system can also serve for regulation, because those who cannot gather all items themselves will take longer to obtain the coveted armor pieces.
Lastly, there is the social component: Trade always requires a minimum of communication between players – in some games, even trust.
Trade can bring a lot – the auction house is a simplified form of it.
On the other hand, forced trading can also put players under stress. Not everyone wants to make their personal progress dependent on other players, and those who once fell into the clutches of a player who has established a monopoly on certain resources know the frustration.
Most trading systems have restrictions anyway, to eliminate possible downsides: Strong items can rarely be directly traded. They are better found by oneself, otherwise the motivation would quickly disappear. Usually, only consumables or crafting items can be exchanged.
What do you think of a trading system? Is it a requirement in every MMO, or could you imagine a (virtual) world without such trade?
Cortyn says: For me, trading is an essential part of MMORPGs. Buying and selling resources in an auction house in Star Wars: The Old Republic is just as much part of the game as directly negotiating with an enchanter in World of Warcraft to make the weapon glow in the trading window (does anyone besides me still know that this is possible?).
Only the possibility of trading gives me a real sense of “togetherness”. Because if I cannot help my fellow players, it feels more like playing a single-player game where everyone is just playing along. Only trade gives me the opportunity to engage with the character development of other players. Additionally, there is the opportunity to give gifts – with no other gesture can the virtual ice break as quickly as with a small token of appreciation.
But enough about me – what kind of trading system do you like in your MMOs? Is it an indispensable feature, or would you prefer to achieve everything independently? Let us know in the comments!
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In Paladins, they want to limit customization options. It’s said to be too difficult to learn all the possible builds.
Less Choice, More Characters
The hero shooter Paladins, by HiRez, the creators of SMITE, took a brief pause last month. After a multitude of updates with balancing and significant design changes, the game was on a good path to find its niche in the upcoming series of action-oriented games. Especially the card system is an interesting unique feature, as it allows for numerous combinations and different styles of play.
More new heroes are expected – for less differences between the same character.
However, this very diversity is what they now want to tackle. Feedback has shown that it is very hard to adjust to an opponent, and too much choice leads to confusion rather than a truly enjoyable gaming experience. One reason for this is the changing desires of the players, which have also evolved through Overwatch. In an interview with “Rock, Paper, Shotgun,” it is stated:
“We tried to have fewer [characters], but more cards. That was good until people started playing more MOBAs or Overwatch, where there is a larger selection of characters. Since then, people have come back and said: ‘No, we want more characters, not just more variation options.'”
How exactly this goal will be concretely achieved is still not quite clear. A drastic reduction in the number of maps could be a possibility.
Mein-MMO says:Although the considerations seem plausible, it would be a shame for the game if they cut down on diversity. However, HiRez has shown in the past that they are not afraid of drastic steps and making massive changes that seem to completely overturn the game at first glance. In case of doubt, they might just revert such a massive change – it remains to be seen how the game evolves. Our first impression was overwhelmingly positive.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , today, on January 21st, the vendor Xur comes to the Tower. What does he have in store? And where is he located?
Yesterday, after a month of silence, the long-awaited Weekly Update for Destiny was released, outlining the plans for the coming weeks. Some fans believed: Now they will reveal the master plan. However, it was just the mini-plan for the upcoming weeks. Two events are coming up: the Iron Banner and Valentine’s Day. There is still no information about the next “big thing”.
At least Design Lead Lars Bakken assured that they are working harder on the lag in the Crucible that plagues so many.
Most Guardians could use new weapons and armor. They want a patch to shake up the Tower vendors’ offerings in Destiny or even introduce new maximum values for items. For now, we don’t know anything about that, but let’s first deal with our friend with the tentacle acne.
Everything about Xur on January 22nd, January 23rd and January 24th in Destiny
When will Xur arrive today and when will he leave again?
Xur arrives on January 22nd at 10:00 AM at the Tower (they probably won’t let him into the Reef anymore). He works for 48 hours and leaves on Sunday, January 24th at 10:00 AM.
Where is Xur located?
Xur is located in the hall near the Vanguard.
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Gloves are available as legacy engrams. Here are Year 1 items with Year 1 values.
These new items can be found in chest engrams.
In December, 15 new exotic items were added, including 3 chest armors. They can now be drawn from the chest engram – you should open the engrams with the class you want the item with.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online there is a new DLC coming in the next few months with the Thieves Guild. ZeniMax has officially presented it with a trailer.
Keeping up with The Elder Scrolls Online is quite cumbersome. Unlike other studios that announce something only shortly before it comes out, information about the plans for The Elder Scrolls Online is often known months, even years in advance. The leadership of TESO offers a cornucopia of information at certain events about what is being planned. It is just difficult to stay updated on how much the old information is still valid and when exactly something will come.
The current DLC “The Thieves Guild” was already announced back in July 2015 at QuakeCon, and it is set to arrive in the first quarter of 2016 (by March). Over the past few months, it has become clearer what the Thieves Guild will bring. Soon, it will begin on the test server: the new DLC should be playable there in early February. Then it will probably take until March, and then “The Thieves Guild” will launch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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The actual DLC will again cost money (crowns) and will include:
the Thieves Guild as a new quest line with its own skill line, costumes, and criminal activities
the new zone “Hews Fluch” with the city of Ahab’s Landing – this is again a zone for everyone. “Smaller heroes” will be scaled to the maximum level
new quests and stories
a fresh trial for 12 players: the Maw of Lorkhaj – this is a kind of raid
The DLC will come with a free patch that will include among other things:
an improvement to the LFG tool, which has only been a workaround so far
the ability, from veteran rank 1 to access other alliances, in any order – this was not known beforehand, as the content was clearly outlined by Cadwell’s Silver
In the next few weeks, ZeniMax plans to introduce individual aspects in more detail and also reveal the exact release date and price. In the second quarter of 2016, it will become deadly : The Dark Brotherhood will come to TESO. What will come in the second half of 2016 is still unknown.
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Next week, the Iron Banner will take place in the MMO shooter Destiny . In February, a Valentine’s Day event and a new PvP mode will be coming.
It was clear that Bungie would talk about the future of Destiny in today’s Weekly Update, about the February update. Some had hoped. Now there is real information about great new features. But one thing was clear: In February, there won’t be any major new additions to Destiny. That’s planned for later. As announced, Year 2 will kick off with a smaller event: The Valentine’s Day will be celebrated.
On February 9, the event “Crimson Days” will start, and it will bring the new PvP mode “Crimson Doubles”, which we reported on recently. How the event works, and what is revealed in the PvP mode will be announced next week. But it’s being talked about “Intimate Togetherness”, a new twist for the 2vs2 matches, and rewards that can be earned.
Iron Banner in January
The Iron Banner will return in January. The mode will be “Rift”. The PvP event starts on Tuesday, January 26, at 7:00 PM our time. It ends on February 2 at 9:00 AM.
The rewards include: The fusion rifle, scout rifle, and leg armor (the legs only as drops); as well as chest armor and class items (only available from Saladin).
PlayStation players additionally get the chance for helmets and class items (only from Saladin).
Bungie states: If your team can carry the Spark, then you can earn riches that will make you more powerful (provided you are less powerful than 320). Whether this means they will adjust the values of the rewards or if it’s just a phrase…
Destiny promises less Lag in the long term
In the future, designer Lars Bakken promises to make the Crucible a better place. Therefore, since TTK, they have gradually begun to collect more and more detailed information. Moreover, they have gradually implemented a matchmaking system that is supposed to prevent “one-sided fights”. They did not communicate this to the players so that it wouldn’t affect the matches.
Overall, Bungie wants to be more transparent, show their cards, and communicate what changes they are planning. And Bungie wants to bring innovations and improvements to Destiny that should help reduce “Lag”. The collected information is now supposed to help assign players to matches where there aren’t any lags and where one side isn’t overwhelmingly powerful.
Some of the changes that are promised to reduce lag will be revealed “in the near future.”
More information on this will be provided later.
Details about the larger update will be discussed later
Bungie knows that fans were hoping for more information. They will talk about a “second, larger game update” that is supposed to come “sometime after February” at a later point. They promise “very soon” more information as soon as the updates are finalized. Right now, everything is still work in progress.
The Asia MMORPG Blade & Soul has caused severe psychological damage to a man – he can no longer look at his cat the same way.
Only in Murica…
Actually, it is a terrible cliché that in the land of unlimited possibilities, unlimited foolishness also occurs. A new court case seems to confirm this yet again. As Blade & Soul celebrated its launch in recent days, the American Mark Bright enjoyed it to the fullest. He has spent nearly 37 hours in the game since then and has played the class “Summoner” – who is always accompanied by a cat.
This experience has allegedly caused Bright a psychological trauma, at least he claims.
The cat in the game is said to be “grateful and obedient, without ever asking for anything.” That has irreparably disturbed the relationship with his cat.
Upon more detailed inquiries about how it has affected his life, it gets even more curious:
“My cat [in the game] not only does everything I want, but she also lets herself be dressed as a frog and looked so cute. I tried this with my real cat, but then had to go to the hospital to get stitched up. She is so ungrateful.”
“The cat and I did many fun things in the game. We killed bosses and enjoyed the scenery. My wife would never do something like that with me.”
But there is one downside to the virtual cat, you constantly have to look at her back or even her damn backside. That is also a reason for severe trauma.
No official response from NCsoft has been given yet. Perhaps they simply have not recovered from the laughing fit.
Even though some regular gaming sites are reporting about it – many would have suspected: This whole thing is a hoax and comes from the satire site “Carotonastick.” As extreme as described here, the Americans are not that crazy with their lawsuit mania. On the satire site, there are also news like: “PETA files a complaint against the treatment of dinos in ARK.”
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , a strong PvP player has now created his own mode – “Last Guardian Standing.”
When PvE players got too bored in the first year defeating the raid boss Crota with 6 men, they tried to solo him. The strong PvP players are probably getting a bit bored going into the Trials of Osiris with three men now. So the first one tried it completely alone. His teammates logged out at the beginning of the trials, and then it was “1 against 3.”
How this “Last Guardian Standing” mode ended, one can probably guess. The Guardian wouldn’t have made a video titled “How I went alone into the Crucible and totally messed it up.” Still, a strong performance in the “Last Guardian Standing” mode, although you do feel a bit of sympathy for his opponents.
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By the way, for those who are eager for the Weekly Update in which Bungie is supposed to announce what will happen in February: This is usually released only on the night from Thursday to Friday.
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In The Division, the beta client is expected to be large, but there will also be a buffer to download the beta.
Recently, the approximate size of The Division beta was leaked: It’s about 26 gigabytes. Some groaned: “I might only be able to play a few hours on the last day if I have downloaded it by then. Hopefully, they offer a preload.”
As it seems: They will. On the French Facebook page of The Division, a player asked exactly that. He received a response that the download will start 48 hours before the beta begins. Ubisoft hopes that’s enough for the buffer.
The developers of the MMORPG Albion Online have announced how their sandbox game will evolve over the course of this year.
The 2016 roadmap provides a good overview of what fans of Albion Online can expect in the coming months. In terms of world design, the size of the game world is set to increase significantly. There will also be new biomes such as swamps and snow landscapes. The cities and zones will be revamped, and there will be even more diverse dungeons.
The undead find their way into the game
In January, the update Brutus will be introduced. This brings the undead, who lurk in gruesome dungeons alongside skeletons, ghouls, and bosses! The update will also include an overhaul of the interface and the introduction of an “Repair All” button. Later, a crime system inspired by Ultima Online will be added. New items and abilities, as well as revisions of existing systems, will also be part of the planned updates, including buildings that can be taken and destroyed during PvP battles.
Scouting will make its way into the game, along with many changes and innovations to the PvE system. Players will even be able to construct large structures in the open world. Changes to the farming and fishing systems, as well as a revision of the fast travel system, are also planned. For instance, it will no longer be possible to escape from unsafe zones via fast travel.
Further updates will follow after the release
The developers of the MMORPG Albion Online state that they cannot promise to integrate all planned features by the release of the game. However, things that do not make it into the game by release will be added later. The complete roadmap with all planned changes and innovations can be found on the official website of the online RPG.
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The information is somewhat difficult. EA Brazil uploaded a video where they talk in Portuguese about Electronic Arts’ plans to provide content for Star Wars Battlefront. It was not about paid DLCs, but about free updates.
A user on reddit translated and clarified that the video is about a free patch that is coming in January.
The update for Star Wars Battlefront in January includes, according to the information:
a new map on Tatooine
new outfits for Luke and Leia based on the films (it seems to be a Hoth outfit)
daily challenges
private matches
and special community events are also coming.
The video from EA Brazil has since been taken down. It seems that they realized there were things in it that they did not want to discuss yet. No new footage was seen either, sources consistently report.
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2016 is supposed to be the year of Virtual Reality also on consoles. Where does Playstation VR stand? What are the exciting titles for Sony’s VR solution for the Playstation?
Sony Computer Entertainment (Japan & Asia) President Atsushi Morita recently explained in an interview how he envisions the future of Playstation VR. His primary goal is for the new technology to have a long-term presence in the market and not become a passing trend. Of course, it is necessary for the technology to reach the people and be utilized. Although there is still no official price from Sony, a possible price has already surfaced on the internet.
If we can trust the information from the Swiss retailer Microspot, Sony is asking for 499 Swiss Francs for the headset, which is approximately 455 Euros. This price is indeed steep, but still significantly cheaper than the direct competitor in the VR market, Oculus Rift. Here, the price is expected to be 599 dollars without taxes and shipping, which amounts to well over 700 Euros that one would have to pay in Germany. Thus, entering the virtual reality will be anything but cheap ‒ at least at the beginning.
Perhaps the games that are scheduled for release in 2016 for Playstation VR might convince users to purchase the stylish headset. We want to take a look at 5 promising titles.
Rank 5: Adr1ft
Have you always wanted to float through space like Sandra Bullock in Gravity? No? With Adr1ft, you still get the chance.
When you watch the trailer for Adr1ft, a game developed by threeonezero and published by 505 Games, you are instantly reminded of the movie Gravity: You float as an astronaut in space, surrounded by countless debris from a space station.
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Obviously, you are in immediate danger at the very beginning, having to avoid numerous floating objects and first find your bearings. In this rather precarious situation, you also have to squeeze through narrow corridors of a deserted space station and constantly be on the lookout for oxygen supplies, which you are continuously reminded of by a rather annoying breathing noise.
Aside from this increasingly annoying loud breathing from our astronaut, the game looks quite decent. It appears that this first-person space adventure could provide an excellent VR experience. The aim, by the way, is to return home safely. Hopefully, one doesn’t get nauseous on this space trip before then.
The game is initially set to release on PC, alongside Oculus Rift. However, a version for the Playstation is firmly planned and will be announced soon.
On the following pages, we will introduce you to the other promising titles for Playstation VR.
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In our latest SMITE giveaway, real collectibles are waiting for you – grab the cute figures of the gods!
Time for SMITE
Don’t you think our last SMITE giveaway was way too long ago? Yes? Wonderful, because today we have a special treat for you. To take SMITE a little out of the bounds of virtuality, we are giving away several Chibi figures in collaboration with the Hitpoint online shop, which look great on any desk or in any nerd cave.
Since reality is only half of life, we are also adding a code for the latest goddess Amaterasu and her alternate color variant “Cerulean” (valid for the PC version of SMITE only).
The Prizes – what you can win!
Consequently, we have the following prize packages for you that you can snatch.
2nd-4th place: One Chibi figure: Anubis, Ymir, or Neith (value each ~25 €) +1 Amaterasu code for PC
How do I participate?
To win one of the packages, you need to let your creativity flow a bit. The task is simple and can be accomplished with a quick comment.
The question is: What kind of saying would you put in the mouth of the nurse Neith in the graphic below?
Have fun, try to be funny and creative!
We will randomly draw 4 winners from all participants. From the 4 chosen ones, we will then determine the most creative or funniest entry, which will receive the grand prize. The remaining 3 prizes will be distributed among the other drawn entries. You are welcome to mention which of the figures you would like to have in case of a win, but in the case of multiple identical wishes, the decision will be made by lot.
Entry deadline is January 25, 2016, at 7:00 PM. Multiple entries are not allowed and will result in direct exclusion from the giveaway. Please also note the full participation terms.
Have fun and good luck!
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The next two heroes for Heroes of the Storm are known – they both come from the Diablo universe.
Faster than expected, the information embargo for the two newest characters of Heroes of the Storm has now fallen. Especially Diablo fans should be pleased, as both the Sorceress from Diablo 3, in the form of Li Ming, as well as the Necromancer from Diablo 2, in the form of the skeletal Xul, will make their way into the game.
The Sorceress Li Ming – A higher skill cap
The series of playable heroes from Diablo 3 will be completed by the charming SorceressLi Ming. As with her hack & slash counterpart, she will expand the hero roster as a Mage, likely diving into the Nexus as an Assassin.
She also signals Blizzard’s efforts to give certain characters more depth – Li Ming is supposed to have quite a high skill cap, but she will have the potential to eliminate an opposing team (with a lot of skill) almost single-handedly. This will be achieved – at least according to the current plan – by resetting the cooldown of her abilities when she secures or assists a kill.
Goodbye, Murky.
While many characters have only one or two really “functional” builds in the current meta, Li Ming is supposed to bring at least three of those. Once she can specialize in her “Magic Missiles,” allowing for an exceedingly flexible playstyle. Those who like to “poke” and “harass,” delivering small hits from a safe distance, will enjoy the Arcane Orb specialization.
Lastly, in true Assassin fashion, awaits the typical “All-In” build, where one dives right into the enemies and explodes vigorously – taking everything and everyone with them or meeting a shameful demise.
A higher skill cap – high risk, but also great power.
The Necromancer Xul – Assassin or Pusher
The second new character, the Necromancer Xul, technically does not come from Diablo 3, but from the much older second part. For those who think back, one thing is primarily in mind: skeletons. Many of them. And while one cannot flood the screen with them in HotS, he will resurrect up to 4 fallen minions who will stand by him faithfully.
Meanwhile, he curses enemy heroes or locks them in his bone prison, only to later dismember them using the rules of the corrupt necromantic arts.
As for his playstyle, he is supposed to be able to fulfill multiple roles. One can either build him as an Assassin or use him as an effective Split Pusher, advancing the lanes with his undead hordes.
Balance changes live – Nerfs for Raynor and Tyrande
Aside from these major revelations, a fresh balance patch was also activated this morning, on January 21, which is now live on the servers. This fixes some of the biggest issues, brings the long-requested buff for Lunara and Stitches (Little), but also the nerfs for Tyrande and Raynor.
Raynor loses some health (from 1371 to 1302) and the stun duration of the “Piercing Round” talent has been reduced from 1.5 seconds to 1 second.
Sparkles now deals more damage, as the damage from Arcane Beacon is drastically increased – at least in the medium target area. The effect is amplified from 137 to 274, the mana cost is reduced to 35, and the cooldown is decreased to 6 seconds. However, the “Arcane Precision” talent is removed.
The supporter Tyrande is in for some serious changes. Her automatic attacks will be weaker, the Aura of the Critical Hit will only affect allied heroes, the stun duration of the Moon Projectile will be reduced from 1.0 to 0.75 seconds, and Shadow Mimic is weakened in all respects. In compensation, Starfall is slightly strengthened and “Light of Elune” now heals allies slightly more than before.
Tyrande is in for some serious changes – but the Owl build remains!
The damage from Little’s automatic attacks increases from 74 to 85. Additionally, “Strike” now deals a total of 96 damage instead of 80. Such a cleaver should hurt, right?
Lunara’s health points and the corresponding regeneration have been increased by nearly 9% – from 1300 to 1430. The damage of her passive ability “Nature’s Poison” has been increased from 32 (+4% per level) to 34 (+5% per level). This should significantly increase her win rate.
Finally, the talent “Purify,” which some supporters have, has undergone a fundamental change in its function. It now grants the targeted hero “uninterruptible” for one second, which is meant to counter highly stun-intensive fighters.
The MOBA Paragon (PC, PS4) showcases its heroes Gadget, Feng Mao, and Rampage in a new trailer.
MOBA games usually do not excel in graphics. While the incredibly successful League of Legends and DOTA 2 have a lot to offer, spectacular graphics are not one of them. Paragon aims to fill this gap. To provide fans with everything MOBAs offer, along with great graphics and action-packed gameplay.
