How Star Wars: Battlefront runs on PS4 and Xbox One

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The upcoming online shooter Star Wars Battlefront will be released for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. How does the game look on consoles, what resolution does it run in, and how are the frames?

Console players are always a bit skeptical when it comes to the performance of new games on their systems. Especially shooters like Star Wars: Battlefront should run quickly and smoothly. How do Playstation 4 and Xbox One perform?

Using the example of the post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 , it can be seen that despite the developers’ statements that a game would run at a constant 30 fps, this is not always the case. Console players actually struggle with fluctuating FPS numbers in the game. FPS measures the frame rate.

This is not the only reason many owners of a Playstation 4 and an Xbox One view the upcoming online shooter Star Wars: Battlefront critically.

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Relatively stable frame rates on consoles

Digital Foundry took a look at the performance of the online game on PS4 and Xbox One and analyzed it. The PS4 version runs at a resolution of 1600×900 pixels and also utilizes anti-aliasing. The Xbox One, on the other hand, runs at a resolution of 1280×720 pixels without AA.

The Playstation 4 version is said to look slightly better than the version for Xbox One, while the Xbox One version appears better than previous Battlefield games. Electronic Arts and DICE claim that both versions should run at stable 60 FPS. Testing revealed that this is mostly the case on the PS4 with few situations where the frame rate dipped slightly below this value.

On the Xbox One, 60 FPS could also mostly be reached and maintained, but it experienced frame drops somewhat more frequently than on the Playstation 4, where the frame rate dropped below 60 FPS. However, it still remained in the mid-50s range, which represents an improvement over the beta that could sometimes drop to around 40 FPS.

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Trade-offs in details

To maintain frame rates reasonably, both consoles have to make compromises in terms of detail. The level geometry and the detail level of objects change depending on the player’s distance to the objects. This can especially be annoying when acting from an elevated point, for example, to eliminate enemies in the distance.

The problem is comparable to that of Halo 5 or Metal Gear Solid V. However, this is likely unavoidable if one wants to achieve relatively stable 60 FPS on a console.

At the moment, the tests should still be approached with caution. The Xbox One version is fully playable in EA Early Access, but is not yet “fully” loaded; the tests on the Playstation 4 are based on a closed review event.

How all this will actually play out in practice will be seen here in Europe on November 19, when Star Wars: Battlefront is released for PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.

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Destiny: Weekly Nightfall Strike on November 17 leads against an old acquaintance

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , a new week kicks off on November 17, bringing a fresh weekly Nightfall strike.

Destiny-Skolas
Lonely

At 10:00 AM on Tuesdays, the important activities in Destiny will now always rotate. Although, despite an improvement in loot, they may not be as important as they were in Year 1. During Skolas’ time, the “Prison of Elders” was regularly restocked, there was a fresh heroic strike each week, and vendor Variks received new gear. Nowadays, none of that is as significant.

Wow, “nowadays” … you really feel 20 years older when you write that.

Only the weekly Nightfall strike remains. Well, and at Oryx’s Court, a different boss stands there every week in the Tier-3 round waiting for his beating like a sparring partner of the Klitschko brothers.

For those wondering when today’s announced Iron Banner starts: First this evening after the patch.

Destiny-Shadow-Thief

Everything about the Nightfall strike in Destiny on November 17 goes against Taniks

This week’s Nightfall is Shadow Thief, the strike against Taniks from “House of Wolves.”

The modifiers are:

  • Solar Flare – Solar damage is doubled when it comes from Guardians, tripled when it comes from the enemies.
  • Airborne – Players deal more damage when they are in the air.
  • Catapult – The cooldown for grenades is significantly reduced.
  • Exposure – Guardians’ shields are enhanced but do not regenerate.

Who is the T3 boss in the Court of Oryx and how do I take him down?

This week’s T3 boss is Kagoor.

Tips, tricks, and guides for the challenges of the week?

Throughout the day, usually in the afternoon, we will feature some videos here. You can see how other Guardians deal with the challenges that the minions of darkness present this time.

Here’s how to deal with Taniks:

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And this is the guide against Kagoor, the witch, in the Court of Oryx. In short: kill the Eye -> kill the Ogre -> kill the witch.

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The tasks here require – just like the raid – some solid teammates. If you need help finding them, check out our article on searching for and finding German-speaking players in Destiny, a raid finder, so to speak.

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Destiny: An update and the Iron Banner (images of the IB rewards) will be released tonight on 17.11.

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , an update will be rolled out tonight, and the Iron Banner is coming.

Tonight at 7:00 PM, an update is scheduled to be rolled out in Destiny. At the moment, it doesn’t seem like there will be a prolonged server downtime. Bungie only speaks about players needing to log out to orbit and download a patch.

Patch notes are not available yet, but it is known that the patch is supposed to do the following:

Destiny Iron Banner

When the patch is rolled out, a new Iron Banner is also supposed to start. This time in the “Conflict” mode. Bungie has promised significantly improved rewards for this.

Images of the rewards for the November Iron Banner have surfaced

First images of the armors and weapons that will be available in the Iron Banner tonight have now surfaced. Apparently, a machine gun and a hand cannon are obtainable. In addition, there are chest and gloves for the 3 individual classes.

The weapons have been confirmed directly by Bungie, but the information regarding the armors is still unclear at the moment.

  • Titan Gloves
  • Hunter Gloves
  • Warlock Gloves
  • Destiny MG IB
  • Hand Cannon Destiny

Update 19:10: The update 2.0.2 is now supposed to come to all consoles. We will cover what will be included in a separate post. The Iron Banner is supposed to be manually unlocked “very soon”. Bungie just tweeted that.

Update: 19:35: The Iron Banner in November is now supposed to start. There are indeed chest armors and arms as rewards for diligent Guardians.

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Star Wars Battlefront: New video shows the heroes and villains in action

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The 6 heroes and villains of Star Wars Battlefront take center stage in a video.

Electronic Arts has struck a deal with a major gaming retailer. Specifically for this, they are producing a series of video blogs. This time, the 6 heroes and villains of Star Wars Battlefront are highlighted in an impressive video.

Any player can at least temporarily step into the shoes of these iconic characters by finding power-ups.

http://youtu.be/S5N6saPFacU

Among the heroes, the agile Luke Skywalker, the strong Han Solo, and Princess Leia are available, with Leia more likely to take on a support role.

Among the villains, there’s Darth Vader as the brute with the Force choke, Emperor Palpatine seems to rely heavily on the Force, Boba Fett relies on mobility, and can also attack from the air.

Especially in the modes Hero Hunt and Heroes vs. Villains, the heroes will play a central role.

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Respec: The MMO Review – A Sandbox MMORPG Officially Launches

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Another week full of interesting events in the world of indie MMOs lies behind us, and some of the interesting things we will review as every week in our Respec column. Because last week some developers had new things to show!

Life is Feudal

The sandbox MMORPG Life is Feudal will officially launch on November 17. A good reason for the developers to show what gamers can actually expect. In a new trailer, they demonstrate how the game has graphically changed, as the release version will offer an updated look. Additionally, you can see from the trailer how the MMO plays. Anyone who is interested will get a good insight and can decide if the game is something for them. If so, they can start joining in as early as tomorrow!

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Shroud of the Avatar

The developers of the selective multiplayer RPG Shroud of the Avatar are currently working on a new pre-alpha version, which will be released on November 26. Although it’s “only” a Polish version that doesn’t bring much new, it won’t be completely without new features. They have already shown the new area “North Naryad Pinelands” – an expansive forest area that also contains a mine.

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SotA_North Naryad Landscape

Graphically, the area makes a good impression, and yet the developers should slowly consider using more shaders and effects to give textures depth. Speedtree grass and bushes would also significantly enhance the visuals. Furthermore, it was discussed that they are currently working on NPC daily routines. The NPCs in the game will engage in various activities depending on the time of day to bring life to the game world. Some elements of this are already in the game, with more to follow. However, the necessary animations must also be created for this.

Gloria Victis

Also presenting a new gameplay trailer, the developers of the medieval MMORPG Gloria Victis show well what to expect in the game and how expansive the world is. In Gloria Victis, PvP battles and conquests are the order of the day. The MMO also uses the Unity 5 engine like Shroud of the Avatar and shares many assets with the selective multiplayer RPG. Nevertheless, Gloria Victis makes a more visually appealing impression due to better shaders and more effects. Gloria Victis is currently in an alpha phase and is expected to officially launch in 2016.

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Crowfall

In the PvP-heavy MMORPG Crowfall, there will soon be more to see, as the developers are currently preparing a new alpha phase. The Hungerdome 1.1 will run for about three weeks and will bring new systems and features that will be thoroughly tested.

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Invitations for this alpha test will be sent out in batches. A specific start date is not yet set, but it should be soon, as only bugs are currently being fixed for this test phase. In addition, the developers are excited that they have now raised a total of 2.4 million dollars through crowdfunding.

Interesting: Interview with Todd Coleman: Crowfall is not for Candy Crush players

Wild Terra

Wild Terra

In the sandbox MMORPG Wild Terra, each server will have its own and unique world. These worlds will be procedurally generated and therefore differ from each other. Moreover, the size of the game world is not fixed. As more players join the servers, the world will grow. The expansion of the areas will also take place based on a procedural system. Wild Terra is currently in an early access phase and combines sandbox MMORPG with survival elements.

Space Engineers

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There is also something new to see in the sandbox MMO Space Engineers, as it is now possible to not only zoom around in space but also land on planets and explore them. You will discover many alien worlds and can face new enemies there. This should elevate the game to an entirely new level. Space Engineers has been in early access phase for three years and has sold over 1.6 million copies during that time.

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen

Pantheon City Screenshot

The MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is currently being developed by a loyal community with no significant budget. A Kickstarter campaign failed, and for a while, it seemed as though it would have to be discontinued. But the fans banded together to continue working on the game mostly on a voluntary basis. Now they want to find an investor. Soon, they plan to show a version of the game to some potential investors that already represents a small preview of the actual game. Hopefully, this will be well received, so funds can flow to the developers of the MMO.

After an eventful past week, we are already looking forward to the coming days and excited about further developments in the area of indie MMOs.

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World of Warcraft celebrates its 11th birthday with these gifts for you!

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Players of World of Warcraft can now grab some gifts in the game to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the MMORPG.

Awaken the Edwin within you!

Once again, World of Warcraft has aged a year. Now the game is celebrating its 11th anniversary, and even though there isn’t a big event like last year’s anniversary, there are still a few special items for players. Anyone logging in to the game in the coming weeks will find mail from the development team in their mailbox.

The highlight is probably the Edwin VanCleef costume, which allows players to step into the shoes of the misunderstood (and quite dead) leader of the Defias for 50 times, each lasting 10 minutes.

Achievement hunters can look forward to a replica of the sword Thunderfury – every character can equip it, but it only has 5 charges. Upon first use, the achievement “Did someone say …?” is awarded, reminiscent of the conversations in trade chat that still exist today about the blade.

As a priest Thunderfury on your back? For a few days finally not just a dream!
As a priest Thunderfury on your back? For a few days finally not just a dream!

Aside from that, there are 2 wands with which you can temporarily put group members into a Murloc costume or transform them into a Gnoll. Both wands also have 5 charges.

Lastly, there is a XP booster that can be used infinitely and increases both the XP gained and reputation from killing enemies by 11% for an hour. However, the booster will disappear at the end of the celebrations.

If you can’t get enough of these items, you should just create new characters or log in with all your twinks – both Thunderfury and the wands are account-bound.

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Destiny: Videos of the Week are Heavy Metal

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In the MMO shooter Destiny new videos of the week have been awarded and there’s plenty of heavy metal.

The number 1 and thus the video of the week by Bungie’s grace is … really good and really weird. Or as Bungie says: Too cool to talk about it much.

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Number 2 is one of the popular Destiny song parodies, this time not Disney, but Black Sabbath.

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Also tough is the Guardian in place 3, whose buddies were kicked before an Osiris game …

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This video reached us from our community with surprisingly much culture (ugh, culture!)

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And we received this melting pot montage as well:

http://youtu.be/mt0Ed855_QU

Was there an extraordinary video for you? Did you smile and enjoy it? If you have videos that we should take a look at , send them to us via the Mein MMO contact form. We will take a look. Promise!

And now be careful out there, Guardians.

On Tuesday, the patch and Iron Banner arrive

Update: By the way, there’s a new tweet from Bungie. It says that the Iron Banner will start tomorrow, November 17, but only “AFTER” the update.

This means: Tomorrow, on Tuesday, the November patch will come – and only after that will the Iron Banner start. It should happen again during European prime time. We will deal with it extensively tomorrow when new data is available.

The title image is from the winner video of Freaking Rad.

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LoL: The new Masteries of Season 6 explained

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We explain the new Masteries in League of Legends (LoL) with a handy cheat sheet.

The new Masteries in League of Legends have been active for a few days now and they are still causing question marks on many players’ faces.

Everything is somehow new and there is not THE build for all marksmen in LoL, but depending on the choice of champs, you have to adjust the build of the marksmen. For Champions who rely more on auto-attacks, there are other important points in the Mastery than for Champions who rely more on their abilities.

So that you don’t have to laboriously read through the Masteries for every Champion you play, but can simply “peek”, we present you our:

Masteries Cheat Sheet!

How to distribute points in the Masteries – What the individual Masteries do in LoL

LoL Cheat Sheet Masteries

Just a note on my own account:

I always try to strike a balance between German and English in the news for League of Legends. This is mainly because I find the completely translated technical terms like “He is now going on his path to kill a few minions together with his supporter” simply ridiculous. If this bothers you and you know prettier words that I should incorporate into my vocabulary, please let me know.

Special thanks for the idea to Reddit user: BROzymandiasGamer

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WildStar: This year there is a capitalist Christmas event!

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WildStar is celebrating Christmas – currently only on the test realm, but soon in the live version!

Bring on your Ho-ho-ho-holiday!

Recently, “Shade’s Eve” took place in WildStar, the Nexus version of Halloween, closely followed by a hoverboard holiday. But for the developers at Carbine, it’s far from over, as a Christmas event is next on the agenda: the Protostar’s Gala Winterfest Extravaganza!

And what does Christmas stand for, apart from family, coziness, and the wonderful experience of finally seeing all your relatives again, whose names you don’t even know? That’s right, capitalism! This calls Protostar into action, along with “Papa Phineas”, who naturally wants nothing but the best – namely your money.

Illium gets cheesy. Do the Chua like it?
Illium gets cheesy. Do the Chua like it?

Festive Decorations and Snowball Fight

From December 18 to January 1, the festivities will continue, decorating both Thayd and Illium in festive decorations. Various daily tasks will reward “Proto-Coins”, which can be exchanged for unique costumes and special housing items.

At regular intervals, Protostar will call for a massive snowball fight, where some players can hop into a robot to properly splash their colleagues.

New Expedition Skymal-in-the-Sky

WildStar Christmas Expedition

This event also features a new expedition that can only be visited during this time. A total of 11 challenges await, of which players must complete 5 randomly selected to finish the expedition.

This will also be rewarded with unique pets, Proto-Coins, and plenty of housing items to decorate your property kitschily, colorfully, and especially festively. The expedition can be visited infinitely, so players who only have one or two days during the event can quickly farm enough coins to afford all the special features.

For more information about the game and the latest patch Kryoplex Arena, you can find it on our WildStar themed page.

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Blade & Soul: New class teased, a mix of Kungfu Master and Force Master!

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Blade & Soul will soon receive a new class – at least in the Korean version. Here is the first video.

A bit of punch and a bit of magic

Korean players of Blade & Soul will be presented with a new class starting from December 16. At an event, it was already spectacularly announced with a live demonstration.

Although there have not yet been any concrete statements from the developers regarding individual mechanics or even abilities, it is a mix of the Kung Fu Master and the Tidebringer.

The primary role will be dealing damage, but supportive abilities can also be used, and even fallen allies can be revived during the battle. In principle, the class is supposed to be easy to learn but difficult to master, like many in the game.

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The patch also brings many other contents and continues the story with the seventh act. However, it is still uncertain when these contents will come to Europe – certainly not in time for the upcoming release.

For more information about the game, you can visit our Blade & Soul theme page.

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Diablo 3: Cheaters ruin the fun with millions of forced XP

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The hack and slash Diablo 3 not only has a bot problem but also struggles with cheaters.

Recently, we reported on the bot problems of Diablo 3 on PC, but PlayStation 4 and Xbox One also have a plague.

As reported by Kotaku, there are difficulties with the console versions of Diablo 3. Since Diablo 3 can also be played offline there, some cheats and hacks are possible: Items can be manipulated. When players using such cheats encounter “honest” players, problems arise. But this time, the cheaters don’t just kill “honest players”; they overwhelm them with experience points, ruining their gaming enjoyment.

Gem of Ease

Gem of Ease is driven to absurd heights

Cheaters have found a way to push the gem “Gem of Ease” to dizzying heights. Normally, this is a gem used in items to facilitate leveling. It can become stronger through upgrading in Nephalem Rifts. However, it is set so that you already have to be a top player to get the rank higher than 50. Even among the top players, the fun ends in the 70 range.

However, through a cheat, the “Gem of Ease” is driven to absurd heights. It gives so much bonus XP that it rapidly exceeds all dimensions. If cheaters were only doing this for themselves, it would be annoying, but not a problem. But they join games of “normal” players and, through the “group” feature, give normal players incredible amounts of experience points in just moments.

Gem of Ease cheat

The “honest players” level up practically within three heartbeats by 300 Paragon levels: This ruins the enjoyment of the game, taking away any sense of achievement.

In response to Kotaku, Blizzard confirms that they are aware of the problem and with patch 2.4 they are introducing a “check” that limits such gems on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to rank 100. Until then, it is probably best for console players to set Diablo 3 so that no one can join their games.

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SMITE: Kukulkan Giveaway! 50 Keys for the latest skin!

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Today we are giving away 50 SMITE keys for the latest skin of Kukulkan, which became available through the Odyssey.

Kukulkan – now catchable without Master Ball

SMITE is once again hosting an Odyssey this year, where players can purchase various items for gems that are only available in-game for a limited time. The Odyssey takes place in preparation for the World Championship in January, which is also the last chance to grab the skins and other bonuses.

Because we have a good connection with the folks at HiRez, we obviously couldn’t pass up the chance to grab some keys for you.

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There are 50 keys to win for the “Kuku” skin of Kukulkan. Both the appearance and his voice pack are clearly inspired by the series “Pokemon”, which he actively comments on in-game with phrases like “A wild Kukulkan appears!” If you do not own Kukulkan yet, you can win double – the codes also unlock the standard version of the windy mage.

To participate in the giveaway, simply enter a valid email address in the Godankey field and hope for a little luck in the draw on 18.11 at 16:00. Please note that the keys are only valid for the PC version of SMITE.

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The giveaway is conducted through Godankey, data will not be stored for commercial purposes but will only be used for the draw which ends on 18.11 at 16:00. Then you should check your inbox to see if you are among those randomly selected. Participation is free and legal recourse is excluded.

For more information about the game, you can find it on our SMITE theme page.

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War Thunder: Virtual Reality provided him with the ride of his life

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The military MMO War Thunder fully relies on virtual reality and thus provided a player with the ride of their life.

War-Thunder
Image source: 2p

Games that focus on vehicle-based combat, such as War Thunder, World of Tanks or Eve Valkyrie, closely observe the developments in virtual reality and aim to be at the forefront. After all, their players envision sitting in the cockpit and controlling their chosen combat machine themselves.

War Thunder is already quite advanced in this regard. The Chinese publisher of the game offered a special experience at the Tokyo Game Conference 2015, where virtual reality was further enhanced hydraulically. Here you can see the pictures.

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Destiny Guide: How to get The Chaperon

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In the MMO shooter Destiny the exotic shotgun The Chaperone is tied to a quest. How does Jolly Holliday work in Destiny?

To start the Jolly Holliday quest, you need Crucible rank 3 or higher and you must have completed the main storyline, then the neat and quite attractive Amanda Holiday awaits you with a quest. And at the end, you will receive: The Chaperone.

How to complete the Jolly Holliday quest

Destiny-Amanda
Guardians would kill for her even without a reward … but it’s better with one!

Party in the Crucible: Show the fools in the Crucible

As the first step in the quest, you need to defeat other Guardians in the Destiny Crucible with the exotic hand cannon The Last Word. It also counts if you carry The Last Word, but the kill is done with a grenade or your Super. Kills by precision shots count for more, but it’s simply a matter of patience and time.

The Last Word is an exotic weapon from year 1 and was a random drop then.

Destiny-The-Last-Word

Fiscal Conviction: Bribe the Cryptarch

The next quest step is quite trivial: The arch-enemy of every Guardian, the Cryptarch, holds out his hand and wants to see 15,000 Glimmer. As if one needed more reason to hate him!

Glimmer-Chaperon

Lead and Grain: Show what you can do with the shotgun

In the next step, you need to grab a shotgun and clean up in the Crucible and PvE. A similar task to the Last Word only with shotguns.

The quest text mentions “high-level minions of darkness,” referring to enemies with a yellow health bar, the so-called “Majors.” They need to have over 240 light.

Schild-Brüder-Strike

Two for the road: You and your shotgun against Luigi and Mario

In the next quest step, you need to complete a special 290-Light version of the “Schildbrüder” strike. Matchmaking is enabled here. It is important that you take down both bosses with a shotgun and show them the big turtle-manitu.

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For this, it is advisable to shoot them down as much as possible and then finish them off with the shotgun.

Now you have to wait for the next weekly reset on Tuesday, and then you will get the Chaperone in Destiny.

Other quest weapons in Destiny that you can obtain include:

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ArcheAge relies on the kitten scheme: “Oh, how cute they are!”

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The sandbox MMORPG ArcheAge is vying for players’ affection with an extremely cute pet event.

Big head, high forehead area, round eyes, a small chin, chubby cheeks – This is the baby schema in humans. It also works with other mammals, such as kittens or polar bears (Anyone remember Knut?).

We are genetically programmed to perceive these physical traits as “cute,” to care for helpless offspring, to cherish them, provide for them, and ultimately contribute to the preservation of the species.

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In ArcheAge, the “Animal Leaf Festival” is running until November 28 in the Skyfang in the Windshrift Savanna. There, players can take on the sponsorship of a “young animal in need” after a chat with Nairamdal: There are various breeds of cats, wolfhounds, Yatas, and even moose.

Anyone who takes good care of their pet, nurtures it, and provides it with various items received through quests, will ultimately gain a friend for life and can take the little animal home.

The event is called “Pawsome” in English – in German, that would be Pfotastisch!

And, because this is ArcheAge, the community has found ways to profit from cute pets, selling the potential friend for life for ugly money:

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Camelot Unchained: The Bard Classes (Support) invite to the dance!

Matthias Winter Matthias Winter Reading time 4 minutes

After the mages had their big appearance last week, City State Entertainment (CSE) presents the support archetype and its three classes in their current class presentation: the “Bards” of Camelot Unchained (RvR-MMORPG).

The hybrid healers of the Devout archetype have received support on the support front since this weekend. The three new support or bard classes cannot heal, but can strengthen allies (buffs), weaken enemies (debuffs), and increase the movement speed of entire groups, which will be a great blessing due to the long travel paths and lack of mounts.

Camelot Unchained Bard Instruments
Music that rocks: The instruments of the bards can also be used as weapons (guitar-axe, harp-bow, etc.)

The support archetype divides into the following three different classes:

Minstrel

The Minstrel (Arthurian) are masters of instruments, classical bards who inspire their troops with music (among other buffs) for battle and rock the victory celebration at the end of the battle. The more minstrels combine their music, the stronger the effect of the song they play, allowing them to give their allies a significant boost. Each song resonates for a certain time until it finally fades away, as does the effect of the music. Thus, it is crucial for the minstrel to plan their performance down to the smallest detail and choose the right songs for the right moment to maintain the morale of the troops throughout the entire length of the conflict.

All three bards have a song that increases the movement speed of the group, with the minstrel giving his allies the fastest legs. However, if the minstrel takes damage, the effect will be interrupted for a short time. The great peculiarity of the minstrel is that he can really put in effort when playing. The harder he strums the strings, the more powerful the effects of his music become. He should, however, consider carefully when to use this, as the songs that are boosted this way last for a shorter time.

Camelot Unchained Race Minstrels
Gargoyle (race) minstrels in medium and heavy armor

Dark Fool

Like many classes of the Tuatha Dé Danann, the Dark Fool appears somewhat eerie and twisted, as opposed to the minstrel, who aims to please others with his music, the Dark Fool enjoys the misery of others. Despite his musical talent and contrary to the other bards, he also employs cunning tricks and illusions. Likewise, the Dark Fools focus less on playing songs and more on battle cries (shouts), which, contrary to the long-lasting effects of songs, trigger more temporary effects. These effects are aimed less at the well-being of their allies and more at the suffering of their enemies (debuffs).

They are masters of illusions, luring their enemies into traps to torment them (life leech), which pleases them even more than the death of an enemy. The more souls there are to torment, the more powerful the Dark Fool becomes. Hence, he draws his full potential especially from desperate battles when outnumbered, while his power begins to wane once his side gains the upper hand and comes closer to victory.

Like the other two bards, the Dark Fool also has a song that increases the speed of his group, but to a lesser extent than that of the minstrel. Additionally, the speed effect does not break upon taking damage, but instead increases the damage that the Dark Fool’s group receives from enemies. However, if the Dark Fool can finish his song undisturbed, the group receives a buff that reduces the blood and stamina consumption (similar to mana from other games) of the next used combat ability and slightly increases its damage. Their great peculiarity is that the battle cries of the Dark Fool negate the buffs of their enemies and weaken them even further.

Camelot Unchained Viking Armor
Armors that would suit a skald well

Skalds

Skalds / Skalden (Viking) were the singers and poets of medieval Scandinavia. Also in Camelot Unchained, they can handle words like no other. Thus, it is not surprising that they forgo instruments and rely entirely on their singing. This can be of great advantage, as the skalds can carry weapons instead of instruments, thereby increasing their damage. They are therefore more offensively oriented than their two counterparts.

The downside is that a single “silence spell” can shut down the skald’s music, while the other two bards can still at least use their instruments. However, if they can sing undisturbed, they weaken (debuff) and damage their enemies over time (DoT) and assist their allies in defeating foes.

Like the minstrel, the speed effect of the skald disappears when damage received interrupts their singing. Unfortunately, the speed buff is also slightly lower for the skald, but in return, his singing provides a strong attack bonus for the first strike. The peculiarity of the skald’s songs is that the effects of the previous song can connect with the effects of the new song and act simultaneously. But the skald must also use his talent carefully, as his songs demand more from him (higher energy costs) than those of the other bards.

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You can find more class presentations and information about the game on our news overview of Camelot Unchained.

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World of Warcraft: Patch 6.2.3 has a date, bringing valor and item upgrades back

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

On Wednesday, patch 6.2.3 for World of Warcraft is being released – we take a look at the highlights.

A Content Bite Before the Drought

On November 17, it’s time for the next patch of World of Warcraft. As you can guess from the version number 6.2.3, this is just a small patch. Nevertheless, it brings some improvements and updates to keep players entertained during the impending content drought until the release of “Legion” next summer. We take a look at the highlights.

New Timewalking Dungeons

Whoever wants can soon box Kael'thas again in the Terrace of the Mage.
Whoever wants can soon box Kael’thas again in the Terrace of the Mage.

The Timewalking event is being expanded and now includes some instances from “Cataclysm” in its rotation. The corresponding weekend event starts right after the patch is deployed and brings the following instances:

  • End Time
  • Grim Batol
  • Lost City of the Tol’vir
  • The Stonecore
  • The Vortex Pinnacle
  • Throne of the Tides

At the same time, new instances are also being added to the other Timewalking events; for “Burning Crusade,” the Terrace of the Mage is waiting, and for “Wrath of the Lich King,” the Pit of Saron.

Upgradable Items

An old system from Mists of Pandaria will also be making a comeback. As before, items can soon be upgraded by up to 10 item levels. As part of this system, Valor Points are also returning, which can be collected in heroic instances. This allows all players to improve their gear just a bit more and perhaps take down one or two more bosses in the Hellfire Citadel.

WoW Grove Warden

In addition to the features described above, a new PvP season is starting, and mythic raids can be tackled across realms. Anyone who secures a victory over Archimonde in heroic (or mythic) mode will also receive a new quest item rewarded with the Guardian of the Grove – but only until the release of patch 7.0.

For more information, including from BlizzCon, check out our World of Warcraft theme page.

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Star Wars Battlefront features Lord Vader as an installation mini-game and has changed some things

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In Star Wars Battlefront, you pass the time during installation with Lord Vader.

Xbox players can play 10 hours of Star Wars Battlefront through EA Early Access, even though it doesn’t release until tomorrow (here in Europe, it won’t be out until Thursday).

As a surprise, during the installation mode, Lord Vader awaits in a mini-game. You can slip into his iconic black armor and take out rebels. However, there was a small catch since the “you only have 10 hours” timer was already running.

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These changes have been made to Battlefront compared to the beta

In the meantime, DICE has been busy incorporating player feedback from the beta and announces the following changes to Battlefront:

  • There are some tweaks when playing with friends, for example, via the Xbox Friends app
  • They adjusted the spawns on Hoth, especially at the first uplink
  • AT-ATs and AT-STs have received weak points so they are not too powerful – balancing of weapons and units has also been adjusted
  • Hero characters no longer receive “damage over time” as a timer, and they do not regain health points when defeating enemies

The hot topic over the weekend for some was the extensive Season Pass – which can now be pre-ordered.

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Destiny: On-demand the best equipment – Bungie upgrades with the Companion App

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Companion App is becoming increasingly useful. With a new update, a significant new feature is introduced.

Destiny-Handschellen-des-Nichts

Destiny is a console game, but most players have a symbiotic relationship with their smartphone while playing: They control their Guardian not only with a controller but also with a second device, equipping new gear, organizing items, strategizing new killer gear combos, and extensively surfing the internet for guides and news about the game.

Always by their side: Not necessarily Ghost, but the Destiny app of their choice.

The Empire Strikes Back

Bungie now responds to fan-made competition with the Companion App and outshines it with a new feature. “Maximize Light” is the name (not to be confused with “Maximize Lag” – for which some players seem to have developed an app in the Crucible).

With this new feature, Guardians can equip the “lightest” gear across their entire account at the push of a button in the app, also picking the best from their alternate characters.

Destiny-Gear-Manager

This is so convenient and useful because when receiving random rewards in Destiny, you should always try to wear the highest light gear. And the new feature of the app ensures that nothing is overlooked.

Additionally, the Companion App has been further upgraded in this “Item Manager” section and some bugs have been fixed. The element is still in beta, but now there is a belief that the “Item Manager” will be accessible to all players.

In February 2015, the change was introduced that allowed access to the inventory through the Companion App: It was called Mobile Vault. A few days later, these item sorting features were already adopted by other apps that emerged from fan projects, which were simply clearer.

With the change, the Companion App seems to be making a comeback. However, the “competitor” apps have already announced that they also want to introduce this “equip the best stuff” feature.

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WildStar: World bosses are now even bossier!

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

With the Reload Update, the world bosses in WildStar have been revamped to be interesting for high-level players as well.

The Step Between Dungeons and Raids

A lot has changed with the Reloaded Update in WildStar, and the world bosses are no exception. Instead of only being interesting for the level range of their respective tier, the world bosses are now designed for players at level 50. A large group of about 20 people, including 2 tanks, 3 healers, and 15 damage dealers is needed. While it’s possible to take on the big monsters with fewer (or more) players, one should be prepared to live with the consequences of an easier or harder fight.

At least 20 people are required. Professionals may be able to lower the number.
At least 20 people are required. Professionals may be able to lower the number.

The bosses are especially meant to be interesting for players who bravely conquer experienced dungeons but do not yet feel strong enough for the first raids. But not only strong equipment awaits, but also a lot of rare house and mount items, as well as decoration items, with which even well-equipped players can secure one or another surprise.

Forcing the Respawn

The respawn can be forced with the consoles.
The respawn can be forced with the consoles.

As is customary for world bosses, they have a relatively high respawn time. However, if you don’t want to wait two days for the chosen adversary to appear, you can now force the respawn. By engaging in various activities such as dungeons, public events, and Protostar contracts, Progenitor access particles can be collected. These can be used to summon the corresponding boss at specific consoles before they actually appear, which can be found in the boss encounter area.

Finally, the accessibility of the 11 world bosses in all zones has been improved. Dominion players now have some cemeteries in the Exiles’ territory and vice versa. This makes all bosses significantly easier to access for all players.

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