On Wednesday, December 2nd, at 7:00 PM the Open Beta starts. Then everyone can try the action MMORPG with Korean roots.
Players who purchased a founder’s package can already explore the world of Nala on Tuesday, December 8th, at 7:00 PM. This marks the start of release. This is the early access date, the headstart for the privileged.
For everyone else, for the common folk, Devilian officially starts on December 10th at 9:00 PM our time. This is when the free-to-play game launches for players without a founder’s package.
In Korea, its home country, it could not establish a significant presence and was shut down a few months ago as the Korean publisher wanted to focus on the mobile market. The developers Ginno Games are optimistic about finding a new publisher in Korea.
The demon hunters in World of Warcraft: Legion will be a real eye-catcher – here are the customization options!
Sexy or monstrous?
With the upcoming addon for World of Warcraft “Legion”, the new hero class demon hunter will be introduced. This is exclusively available to Blood and Night Elves, as they have been the only ones technically able to follow Illidan’s path in the past.
The colleagues at blizzardwatch have created a video that includes the various customization options for the two races for the demon hunter. Check out the different combinations directly:
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Attentive observers will notice that demon hunters have particularly many settings options. While other races can only set “piercings” or “beard”, Illidan’s minions have a significantly larger selection.
In addition to facial tattoos, demonic runes for the body can also be determined. There is a whole range of different horns, and finally the eye patch – which one can even completely forgo, although that contradicts every lore (and we don’t want that, right?).
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The new program at Destiny, a “Refer a Friend” campaign, is receiving a lot of criticism. It is considered unfair and does not adequately honor the veterans.
Destiny has experienced several controversies this year. The latest initiative is once again not well received by the community.
Especially the announcement beforehand that “Sherpas” would be rewarded for helping others raised different expectations.
These two sentences from the Weekly Update on November 12th are causing anger, stating that they want to reward Sherpas among the Guardians; those who help the “Kinderguardians” to the mountaintop will receive new rewards:
We’re planning something new to recognize and reward the Sherpas among you. […] If you intend to show them the way to the mountaintop, we’ll have new rewards aimed at recognizing your service to the Kinderguardian.
Those who see themselves as “Sherpas”, meaning helping “newcomers” through the raid, now feel insulted by this purely commercial program.
They have helped others selflessly in the spirit of the community, just for the sake of helping, according to a current top post on reddit. The Destiny community coined the term “Sherpa” in the first year, ensuring it had a good connotation. Now it is being misused for something commercial, for a “money grab,” a trick to get more cash.
The least they could have done was to give “real Sherpas” a small token of appreciation. Rewarding veterans who guide other players through a raid for the first time. Perhaps an emblem, a sign of appreciation.
Destiny players seem to care more about principles
The three currently “most important” posts in the subreddit, the heart of the community, revolve around this issue. It’s always difficult to say what the “silent majority” thinks, but the opinion of those who express themselves is quite clear.
Many say: Hello, Bungie? I infected all my friends with the Destiny virus last year? And now I get nothing for it? Should I have waited a year? That is unfair. I can’t access the rewards now because all my friends are already playing. So I’m being punished for being one of the most loyal fans. Introducing such a program after 14 months is simply unfair.
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Mein MMO says: It seems that most people here care less “about the rewards themselves”, even if some would like to have one of the swords, but more about the principle: The loyal fans feel once again “undervalued”, as Bungie’s love seems to be directed primarily towards “new customers”.
The same conflict caused a lot of friction in the unfortunate “money for monitor” story regarding the emotes. Even then, players who played from the start felt insufficiently appreciated. It seems the mistake has been made once again.
This high five backfired.
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At The Elder Scrolls Online, it has now been confirmed that work is being done on many of the important features that have been promised over the years. However, the timelines do not look good.
The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One) maintains a fairly open information policy. Many changes and ideas are discussed by Zenimax with players and presented. This happens long before they become final. In an “Ask me anything” on reddit, many of these topics that were previously touched upon were discussed.
It can be summarized: There are incredibly many features planned and in the works for The Elder Scrolls Online – only with concrete timelines, Zenimax is struggling.
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Housing is planned for The Elder Scrolls Online, but it will take some time
So a “Housing” is still planned. This means that players will receive their own “houses” that they can furnish and decorate. Game Director Matt Firor confirmed this on reddit. However, they are cautious with a timeline. First, they want to focus on the first two DLCs in 2016, the Thieves Guild and the Dark Brotherhood. Only after that, in the second half of 2016, can we expect information about Housing.
The “quarterly” cadence for content expansions will be maintained, assures Firor. Some patches will be larger than others. And in some, the ratio between “system changes” and “game content” may be different than before. Orsinium has set the bar high with its quality, and they are confident they can achieve that.
Veteran Ranks going away, 64-bit client coming
The veteran ranks, as confirmed by Creative Director Rich Lambert, will not be raised anymore before they are completely removed. Information about this is expected next year, by then they will have ironed out the details and be ready to present them. One of the interesting advantages of the new Champion Point system: If you have a Twink at level 50, it will be as strong as the “main” character in The Elder Scrolls Online due to the Champion Points.
A 64-bit client is expected with the next DLC. Firor promises “dramatic performance increases.”
DX12 support, another developer explains, players should not expect just yet. They hope to finish the optimization of the DX-11 code early in 2016 and then be able to address DX12, but cannot promise anything yet.
Next DLC looks even better than Orsinium
Rich Lambert stated on reddit that they are working on a “crafting bag” that should resolve the space issue for crafters. There are no details yet. This will probably be tied to ESO Plus, the premium subscription of the game.
The next DLC, the Thieves Guild is reportedly progressing well according to Firor: It looks even better graphically than Orsinium. They want to maintain the “auto-leveling” for the expansion.
In PvP, the focus at the moment is on improving server performance in Cyrodiil. They have apparently identified a problem with the “physics engine”, but must proceed with caution when tinkering with one of the core systems of the game, Firor reveals.
Regarding the trials, they want to move away from the strong “leaderboard” orientation and open them up more for all players. There will be a “normal” version and one for “veterans”, only the veteran version will be tied to a leaderboard. The next trial will come in the first quarter of 2016.
The Barber, where players can significantly change their character’s appearance, is still planned. However, there is still no date for it.
These were probably the most important topics for the next 7 months for The Elder Scrolls Online in a nutshell. For those who want to know more about the individual topics, our TESO page has news, articles, and columns.
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During the beta weekend of Overwatch, players gamed enthusiastically – so much that several gamer lives could be filled with it.
Until the fingers bleed
Last weekend, particularly many players briefly had access to the closed beta of Overwatch. For three days, all players who received an invitation could dive into Blizzard’s first shooter, gain valuable experience, and get a first impression of how the game feels.
This offer was also widely utilized – in total, players accumulated over 129 years of gameplay time over the three days of the weekend. Converted, this corresponds to a total of 1,130,000 hours – from this, the team surely gained some insights.
The goal of the beta weekend was to test the limits of the servers. For this purpose, there were temporary lags and disconnections, but overall the weekend went smoothly.
Despite the high gameplay time, relatively few players still had access to the beta weekend. Particularly on reddit and other social media, Blizzard has been criticized more intensively in recent days for the rarity of beta accesses. Many players claim to already be losing interest in Overwatch or to boycott the game if larger numbers of players do not gain access soon. This frustration is also reflected in the streaming area, where Overwatch has lost numerous viewers in recent days.
In the MMO shooter Planetside 2, you will be hammering at your own base in the year 2016.
As PcGamesN reports, the air in Planetside 2 will no longer be filled only with blaster fire and attacking aircraft, but also with the hammering and sawing of futuristic tools there. For in 2016, Planetside 2 is set to receive “base building” – players will be able to construct their own fortifications. Base building will go beyond simply placing turrets, as they plan to start with a “handful” of placeable items and release new sets in the months following.
Additionally, the developer team DGC will be overhauling the continent Indar, the AI-controlled turrets, there will be changes to resources, and a new victory point system.
All this was presented in the live stream for the 3rd anniversary. You can watch the stream in full length here, and we will include a summary from a YouTuber:
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The changes presented in the live stream were originally expected for September . During that time, the then-president of the studio, John Smedley, announced extensive changes. However, nothing has been heard since Smedley’s departure.
What happens to the great characters of World of Warcraft? First spoilers from Legion reveal dark details about Varian and Sylvanas …
Everything has an end
A few hours ago, the first beta version of the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion “Legion” went online, and data mining has already caused some surprises. Warning, massive story spoilers ahead, you have been warned!
When leaders fall …
Let’s get straight to the dark truths. King Varian Wrynn dies, his death is confirmed. His son, Anduin Wrynn, takes over the throne and is the new king of Stormwind.
Sylvi ascends the throne as Warchief – even if only temporarily.
The situation looks slightly darker for the Horde. The Warchief Vol’jin is considered “missing in battle” (which essentially means “he will turn up again”). The really exciting part about this fact is that Sylvanas seizes the opportunity and takes over his representation in Vol’jin’s absence. This makes her – at least temporarily – the Warchief of the Horde! Along with her is the undead (and only “human”) ranger Nathanos Blightcaller, who might still be familiar to Classic players …
… and legends return!
However, Legion has a few other characters in store, who at least have a short appearance, but hopefully fulfill more important roles. There are already NPC data on Magni Bronzebeard, who will likely be freed from his diamond form.
Bolvar returns – is he still a friend?
But real legends like Broxigar, Calia Menethil (Arthas’ sister) and an “image of Aegwynn” also appear. Also intriguing is the NPC “Grom Hellscream“, who is classified as “undead” – something must have gone wrong in the defense of Azeroth.
Since we are already talking about great legends, The Lich King Bolvar Fordragon also appears – perhaps he is even responsible for the resurrection of Grom? Now is the right time to come up with wild theories!
It is also possible that these NPCs only appear in the course of a version or even in the Emerald Nightmare – until the areas are playable, this will likely remain a mystery.
The next few days will surely reveal many more details.
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Evolve expands the number of playable characters – all receive a new adaptation of Markov for free!
Blitz finds it cool!
After starting with Rogue-Val a few weeks ago to equip existing hunters with so-called “adaptations” that distinguish them from their normal form, this step is now also being taken with an Assault.
Likes electric shocks – the Blitz-Markov.
As the newest addition, Blitz-Markov awaits players; although he has retained his original weaponry, he still receives some modifications to enforce a different approach to monster hunting.
The assault rifle fires faster but has a smaller magazine.
The Tesla gun does little damage at first, but the longer it remains active on its target, the stronger it becomes.
The Tesla mines cause more damage the longer they remain active before detonation.
These changes make Blitz-Markov an exciting addition, as he does very little damage at first, but the longer he stays on his target, the more powerful he becomes.
Blitz-Markov is free for all players, regardless of which version of the game they purchased. He can now be used in all game modes.
The MOBA League of Legends (LoL) is changing its minions with today’s patch. This is intended to make one-sided matches end faster than before.
In the fresh patch 5.23, which is live on the servers since today (24.11.2015), developer Riot Games is not only adjusting some numbers for champion abilities, but is also introducing the previously mentioned new minion system. It should be noted that the new system is not activated immediately with the “go live” of the patch, but will be activated during the course of the patch.
The Minions in LoL – Snowball Effect in One-Sided Games
Overall, the changes aim to provide the team that is “ahead in the game” with stronger minions that should lead to victory.
Minion Damage Bonus This means: If your team has a higheraverage level than the opposing team, your minions deal 10% more damage to enemyminions.
If your team has also destroyed more towers than the opposing team, the damage is further increased by 10% per tower (that you have destroyed more).
Minion Rage: If your team’s average level is 3 levels above that of the opponents AND you have destroyed 2 or more towers in a specific lane, the minions in that lane deal 90% more damage against other minions.
Minion Damage Reduction: If your team has a higher average level than the opposing team, your minions take less damage. The formula for this is:
(Tower Difference x Level Difference) +1
This number cannot fall below 1.
Minion Iron Skin: If your team’s average level is 3 levels above that of the opponents AND you have destroyed 2 or more towers in a specific lane, the minions in that lane take 7 less damage from other minions.
Gold Values of the Minions:
Melee Minions
Initial Gold Value: 18.5 Gold → 20 Gold
Gold Value Increase: 0.17 Gold per Minute → 0.125 Gold per Minute
Spell Minions
Initial Gold Value: 13.8 Gold → 17 Gold
Gold Value Increase: 0.17 Gold per Minute → 0.125 Gold per Minute
Cannon Minions
Initial Gold Value: 36.8 Gold → 45 Gold
Gold Value Increase: 0.425 Gold per Minute → 0.35 Gold per Minute
Other Changes in Patch 5.23
In addition to the changes to minions, other important things are also being modified:
Boot Enchantment “Homeguard”:
This enchantment can no longer be purchased from this patch. However, it remains in the game, as every player now automatically receives this enchantment starting from the 20th minute when returning to base.
Initial Speed: 200% → 175%
Healing & Mana per Tick: 35% of missing health/mana → 12% of missing health/mana
Cooldown Duration for Combat Actions: 6 seconds → 8 seconds
Greetings to Karthus & Teemo: Damage to enemies that are more than 5000 range units away, i.e., basically outside the base, no longer triggers the blocking of Homeguard during combat actions.
Changes in the Jungle:
These changes will help the mages in the jungle.
Both the “Big Brew”, “Gromp”, the “Blue Sentinel” and the “Red Sentinel” will have 5 magic resistance reduced. Additionally, both the “Red Sentinel” and “Blue Sentinel” will move significantly slower, making them easier to kite.
Minion Block
As previously mentioned, minions are now supposed to block melee champions less.
Numbers on that:
Increase in minion size upon contact with minions: +20 of the model size
Increase in minion size upon contact with champions: None
“Promotion Aid” in Ranked Games
In short:
The promotion aid is only active if you are in a division below Gold 1 (where the ranked decay starts).
If you lose a promotion series, your next attempt in this series starts with a win bonus (which can be double for class series).
Demotion will nullify the win bonuses of the promotion aid.
The promotion aid always grants the maximum win bonus for the series you have already completed.
All bonuses from the promotion aid will reset at the beginning of the 2016 ranked season.
Change of Death Timers
To adapt to the new gameplay experience, death timers have been changed. These are now longer at the beginning of the game, but shorter later in the game.
Scaling of death timers = 2% every 30 seconds after 35 minutes → 0.5% every 30 seconds after 10 minutes.
Additionally, many new & beautiful skins will be released with this patch that we have already presented here
The developers of SWTOR responded to criticism and are adjusting the numbers for the companions – we have the specific details for you.
Much has been learned
In a rather extensive post in the official forum, Lead Designer Michael Backus directly addresses the players and apologized for the changes, that were made to the companions with the last patch. According to many players, the companions became too weak and were no longer a real help in completing missions.
Backus explains that there are many factors that need to be taken into account to keep a game exciting for as many players as possible. While player X perceives the gameplay as too difficult, player Y might struggle with the tasks and therefore doesn’t try certain content at all.
Fire at will – Companions are getting a significant boost again.
The new strength of the companions (Patch 4.0.0) led to many players completing hero missions solo and really enjoying it – that was taken away from them with Patch 4.0.2, and it was realized too late how important it had become for most.
Not as strong as before, but better than now
The specific changes are adjusting the numbers around the companions back up considerably. Here are the planned adjustments so far:
Channelled healing from companions will be increased by 61%.
Single-target healing from companions will be increased by 42%.
Healing over time from companions will be increased by 43%.
Base attributes of companions will be increased by 15%.
Keep in mind that the increase in base attributes also results in an increase in damage dealt (by about 15% as well).
However, there is still no fixed date for the next patch, it will likely take a few more weeks.
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The MMO shooter Destiny starts on 24th November with a new week. We present the weekly Nightfall strike and tell you who is waiting for you in Oryx’s courtyard.
Annoyance this morning for some: The Iron Banner did NOT end at 10:00 AM as originally scheduled (it always ended at that time in the past), but the Iron Banner actually ended an hour earlier.
At midnight US time, which is 9:00 AM our time. The news came late, only at night from our perspective. Certainly frustrating for anyone who was standing before closed gates. Some plan tightly, wanting to hand in everything in the last minutes, when it’s particularly worthwhile and the bonuses are high… this time was punished.
The Nightfall strike in the week of 24th November
The Nightfall strike leads to the Darkblade, to Alak-Hul, into the Sunless Cell.
The modifiers are:
Specialist – The damage from special weapons is increased
Berserk – that’s the former “Angry”, the enemies do not stagger even under heavy damage
Chaff – The radar is disrupted, does not work
Fresh Troops – Some of the enemy groups have been reinforced with additional members
How combat in darkness without radar works… could become a challenge. But with the increased special weapon damage, it should also be manageable.
The T3 boss in Oryx’s courtyard – how to defeat him
The T3 boss in Oryx’s courtyard this week is Thalnok, also known as the biggest Crota fan in the whole known multi-verse. The fight against Thalnok plays out like a mini-sized Crota fight. So to speak, like golf versus mini-golf, just without cheesy windmills or a miniaturized landmark of cities.
Guides, videos, tricks for the bosses?
Throughout the day we will present videos of successful runs here, showing how the Nightfall was defeated and how the T3 boss in Oryx’s courtyard works.
This is how the Nightfall strike against Alak-Hul, the Darkblade, works from 24th November in Destiny:
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Fans still have to wait at least six more months for the release of Legion, the next addon for World of Warcraft. However, it seems that progress is being made in the development process, as the first invitations for an early test were sent out yesterday.
Traditionally, Blizzard starts with a “Friends & Family” beta. As the name suggests, mainly family members of the developers and selected fan sites (such as wowhead) receive access.
Currently, you can only play the starting area of the Demon Hunters in the beta – this will surely change quickly.
According to initial reports, the beta is still in a very early stage and you can currently only view the starting areas of the Demon Hunter.
In the coming weeks and months, the “F&F Beta” will gradually transition into a closed beta, from which streamers, press members, and regular players will be selected through a lottery system.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the “Refer a Friend” campaign has started, with rewards including emotes and much more, but you need to convince a friend to purchase the game.
Last week we already introduced it, and the “prizes” have already been mentioned. Now the campaign has started, which will culminate in the rewards of the “Story of Two Guardians”.
It’s all under “Referral Program“: You invite a friend via the promotion, who then purchases Destiny: The Taken King (you must be on the same platform), then you experience adventures together and earn rewards. Both players receive the “rewards”.
A downside: The promotion is only available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; it does not run on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
These are the rewards from the Story of Two Guardians and how to get them
These are “relatively normal tasks” at the beginning: completing patrols, story missions, crucible matches. Later, when the new Guardian reaches level 40, the second round of tasks will come for the two friends: heroic story missions, heroic strikes, and completing the Nightfall strike.
The connected friends will receive more EXP together. As a reward, there’s a special Sparrow, two emotes that can probably be performed in duet, an emblem, a special shader, and even “elemental swords” (Edge of Infinity) are waiting for the dynamic duo.
What this is about with the swords is still unknown at the moment. They are supposed to be “exclusive” – we will surely find out soon.
Here’s the link to the campaign, remember that “the newly recruited friend” must be invited through this feature for it to work. Players can be invited who are considered “newcomers” and have played Destiny for the first time within the last 7 days.
Here’s the (truly charming) German trailer for the promotion. Through it, one can almost forget the coolly calculated and clear commercial intention behind the action … almost:
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In the online shooter Star Wars Battlefront, the developers have hidden an Easter egg in the background of a cutscene.
Who knows how many people would have noticed it if some sites weren’t reporting on it now: In Star Wars Battlefront, an Easter egg has been hidden and by “hidden,” it really means “concealed in the background.” One could probably see the relevant spot a thousand times without noticing the detail. But GamesRadar discovered the spot in a cutscene and made it known:
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The SF shooter Firefall seems to have serious problems. The launch in China does not seem to have met expectations. Layoffs are the consequence.
A few hours ago, rumors emerged that there had been large-scale layoffs at the software studio “Red 5”. These rumors have solidified over the past few hours. A community manager has now confirmed them in the forum.
The background apparently is the China launch of the only game Firefall in the middle of last week. There had been high hopes for the Chinese market. But the launch seems to have fizzled out.
Here in the West, the game was released in the summer of 2014, but remained under the radar of the mainstream for most of the time. It scores a meager 60 points on Metacritic. Common complaints about the game are that it develops too slowly and then tends to head in the wrong direction.
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In an interview with mmorpg.com, one of the laid-off developers spoke out, seemingly confirming the suspicion that the reason for the layoffs was the botched launch in China.
The developer stated: It was as if the China launch had never taken place. They received no feedback, only the vague feeling that the game was not doing too well.
On Friday afternoon, about 40 people were called into an office, where after some back and forth about how difficult the decision was, it became clear: They would be laid off without severance pay, health insurance would end at the end of the month, thank you for all the overtime.
About 20%-25% of the studio lost their jobs, across the board and at all levels, said the developer, who wishes to remain anonymous.
He adds: “What did they expect? We were supposed to remake the game in a year, develop 22 instanced missions, overhaul every system, and use graphics from 2008. Everything that is going wrong with Firefall is not due to a lack of passion or talent from the team, but to mismanagement at the corporate level.“
Chris Whiteside, former Lead Producer of Guild Wars 2, also affected
Among those laid off is, according to initial reports, Chris Whiteside, an experienced man who joined from Guild Wars 2 just half a year ago. He was the Lead Producer there, one of the key figures.
Whiteside had been the face of Firefall in recent months and described an exciting future. The tough times had brought the team together. Now they were ready to present the game “remastered” once again. They were confident that players would like what they see.
In addition to the move to China, they are also aiming for a Playstation 4 port of Firefall.
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SMITE receives its second Tier 5 skin and it turns Thor into a powerful battle robot!
If only the Gundam Mobile Suits knew…
SMITE is currently hosting its Oddyssey – a virtual journey through various locations in the world, where players can purchase special skins for gods or guardians. Every item purchase is rewarded with an additional chest (which can contain just about anything), but it also increases the progress bar for the entire event.
Those who completely fill the bar (i.e., purchase all items) will receive a very special skin as a bonus. Last year there was the Archon-Thanatos, who evolves from a simple Acolyte to an Angel in three stages, this year they want to top that.
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A skin for the hero “Thor” is awaiting – redesigned and also in several development phases. The “Ragnarok Force X Thorn” starts as a human figure in a cyber suit and progressively develops more mechanical elements – by Level 20, he has completely merged into his mech and strides across the battlefield as a battle robot.
The choice of this skin is not random, but carefully planned. Next year, Smite will expand its pantheon with the Japanese pantheon and to herald that, they chose a “typically Japanese” skin. And what is more Japanese than anime design and battle robots? Well, catgirls don’t count right now!
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It is Monday again and that means it’s Respec time. We look back at the past week and see what has happened in the indie sector.
Astral Terra
The sandbox MMORPG Astral Terra has been in the Early Access program on Steam since November 10, offering players the chance to explore the basics of the game. The developers have teased that players will be able to create their own worlds procedurally in the future. Additionally, survival elements and the ability to develop heroes will be added, which is currently not possible. A PvP mode is also in development along with monsters and dungeons. Nevertheless, the “Minecraft” aspect will be central, where you create your own objects and alter the landscapes.
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The newly announced MMO Pangea: New World also focuses on the survival aspect. After a global catastrophe, it’s up to you to survive! You find yourself in a post-nuclear world that spans about 90 km². You can either team up with other players to explore this world together or become bandits and raid others. Quests also need to be completed.
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Interesting: Your actions are said to have far-reaching consequences. For example, if you kill an animal, you could influence the entire game economy. The Unreal Engine 4 is being used, providing beautiful graphics. Pangea: New World will be released for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One at an unspecified time.
Eco
The sandbox survival online game Eco has now opened its doors for backers. They can now get a first impression of the game by exploring an initial settlement and trying out the crafting system. Eco can be viewed as a kind of online Minecraft, where players must cooperate to build a large city and create a functioning economy within the game. However, there are also global catastrophes that players must cope with. The release of Eco is planned for early 2017.
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AdventureQuest is a well-known 2D MMORPG with comic graphics that is now set to be released in 3D. To achieve this, the developers have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $200,000. With this, they aim to secure the game’s funding. AdventureQuest 3D will be playable on PC, tablet, and smartphone, immersing you along with many other players into a colorful fantasy world that visually resembles World of Warcraft.
The game’s story will be continuously expanded, and there will be PvP battles in special arenas. Solo content will also play a role. If the Kickstarter campaign is successful, AdventureQuest 3D is planned to be released in the middle of next year.
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For the MMO Stash: No Adventurer Left Behind a second Kickstarter campaign has been launched. Developer Frogdice aims to bring strategy to MMORPGs through turn-based combat. Additionally, there is a sophisticated housing system and dungeons that will be both handcrafted and procedurally generated. Many classes, a focus on loot and exploration, along with colorful comic graphics are intended to persuade gamers to invest their money. The campaign has already been successful, paving the way for the MMO’s release in April of the coming year.
John Smedley doesn’t like microtransactions
John Smedley, former head of Sony Online Entertainment and Daybreak Game Studios, stated that he dislikes how microtransactions dictate games. When he talks with gamers about games, the game should be at the forefront, not its funding.
Therefore, he will use a Buy2Play model for his next game. The game is expected to cost 20 dollars, of which only an artwork showing a warrior with a massive axe has been revealed so far. Smedley wants to focus entirely on the development of this game and not think about monetization, as the Free2Play market is much more fiercely competitive than many realize.
Many interesting things happened last week, and this week is likely to be no different. So keep an eye out for the next Respec edition!
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The MMORPG Blade & Soul now has its own musical, which revolves entirely around one of the sexy antagonists.
When the Enemies Sing…
Blade & Soul is very popular in Korea, and this applies not only to the actual game itself. A new anime series based on the game has also been released (which is, in my subjective opinion, really bad). Now a new category of art has been added! On November 13, NCSoft held the Blade & Soul World Championship, but those who weren’t keen on PvP madness could experience Korean culture in other ways as well.
A 1-hour musical tells the story of the antagonist Jin Seo-Yeon (yes, the sexy lady in dark clothing), with many other important NPCs playing a role as well. If you want, you can watch the musical here in full length.
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Unfortunately, (so far) there are no subtitles, which makes a deeper understanding of the plot quite difficult. If you read a bit about the lore, you can at least piece together most events. The video is worth it just for the visuals.
The next World of Warcraft (WoW) addon Legion is drawing closer – now there are moving images of the artifact weapons!
Weapons in all shapes and colors
Players of World of Warcraft need to slowly but surely prepare for no longer chasing new weapons. With the expansion “Legion”, all classes will receive an artifact weapon that is both story-wise and thematically connected to the class and the respective specialization. The weapon grows along with the character, thus becoming stronger from level 100 together with its bearer.
However, to ensure that not all Retribution Paladins walk around with exactly the same Ashbringer, there are several different models for each weapon and then 4 different colors for each. This is intended to allow for a certain degree of customization. MMO-champion has already pulled various models from the game and published some videos showcasing the different weapons. We have a small selection for you here.
The artifact weapons for the Retribution Paladin in WoW Legion
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The complete list of all videos can be found in our sources. If you are having a hard time getting used to your artifact weapon, you still have the option of transmogification – they want to allow this for the Legion weapons.
Recently in World of Warcraft, the Patch 6.2.3 has been released. This is scheduled to be the last before the expansion, which will follow in the summer.
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