But that’s not all: Controller support for the PC is coming, especially for X-Input controllers (i.e. Xbox gamepads). To do this, you connect the controller, switch to gamepad mode in the menu, and then have the same interface on PC as console players.
Heavy armor in the new Orc style.
An astonishingly frequently requested feature has also made it into the update: With the patch, TESO players can dye their shields.
Only 501 points can be spent, but newcomers receive them faster
The most important change with the Orsinium patch concerns the Champion Points. The cap is set at 501. If you have more Champion Points, you can no longer spend them. You will receive a respec, can then distribute 501 points, but no more. Currently, less than one percent of all TESO players are said to have reached this cap. Champion Points can be earned beyond 501, but not spent. Earning them becomes increasingly difficult the more you have achieved.
This much EXP is needed for a Champion Point. The blue line counts, the orange one has been abandoned, it was significantly harder for players above the cap.
For players who have significantly fewer Champion Points, it will be faster. Fresh veterans can now earn their first points up to 10 times faster than before. Later, this bonus will diminish.
In the future, the plan is to raise the “Champion Points” cap via patch and adjust the curves accordingly.
PvP arenas requested, next trials promised
This new information was shared during an ESO Live show. In the Twitch chat, fans consistently and vehemently demanded the introduction of “PvP Arenas.” This seemed to be a coordinated action. No information was provided regarding this.
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In the realm of MMORPGs, and also in indie games, changes happen from time to time. Last week, some things were revealed that not all players might approve of, as changes are often viewed skeptically.
Darkfall Online
What is going on with the hardcore sandbox MMORPG Darkfall Online? Two companies are vying for the rights to the game. Big Picture Games and Ub3rgame want to secure the license – but it is for the old version. Adventurine will continue to manage the current game Darkfall: Unholy Wars. Big Picture Games aims to revive the old Darkfall via a new version called Darkfall: Rise of Agon. They plan to gather the costs for the licensing fees through a Kickstarter campaign.
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Ub3rgames’ version of the MMO will be called Darkfall: New Dawn and will be developed by a team of MMO experts. Who ultimately gets the license is uncertain. The background is that many Darkfall fans want the original version back, but the developer Adventurine can’t manage two versions and therefore wants to focus on Unholy Wars. By awarding the license of the first Darkfall version to another studio, they could hit two birds with one stone.
EVE Online
A change that some fans might not be happy about could be looming for the space MMO EVE Online. CCP Games is aware of the problem that newcomers are struggling to keep up with veterans and can hardly catch up at all. Therefore, they are currently considering whether veterans could sell unnecessary skill points to newcomers. This could allow newcomers to level up faster, and veterans could make productive use of the skill points they aren’t using. However, criticism of this system is already on the rise, as many players fear it could evolve into a Pay2Win system.
The announcement of the transneural skill packages, through which players can buy skill points for money, was met with even more negative reactions. Here, too, the term Pay2Win is in the air. However, it is already possible to buy a fully trained character for EVE Online on the bazaar. Such changes are always difficult to sell to a tightly-knit community like that of EVE Online…
Gloria Victis
The sandbox MMORPG Gloria Victis received a major update that introduces several changes to improve immersion in the game. For instance, rain affects equipment. Bowstrings that get wet lose their elasticity, making it less effective to shoot with the bow in the rain. Additionally, a hunger and thirst system is being introduced. This will also elevate the status of craftsmen who prepare meals for other players so they can strengthen themselves for their adventures.
Speaking of adventure, the new Spirit system will have a high significance, as in such a dark and brutal world as that of Gloria Victis, only the true heroes who have the necessary “spirit” to confront the atrocities in the world can survive. The more spirit a hero possesses, the more it helps their nation gain power. Because the more true heroes a nation has, the more powerful it is. This positively affects the players belonging to that nation, for example, by finding more resources or gaining more experience points.
Camelot Unchained
This change will likely please many fans of the MMORPG Camelot Unchained. By reaching a stretch goal during the ongoing crowdfunding campaign, stealth skills are now making their way into the game. However, they want to integrate the stealth skills carefully into the game. They should not be overpowered, so there shouldn’t be a “stunlock” and players cannot be constantly hidden. It will also not be possible to remain “invisible” all the time. For archers, there will be a sort of camouflage mode that must be used wisely.
Scouts are invisible, but they do not kill in this mode. Instead, there are Veilwalker/Veilstalker, which represent more of an assassin type. They want to work together with the community to integrate stealth into Camelot Unchained in a way that is fun and not frustrating, and always remains part of the overall concept. However, how far they go with this also depends on the further funding of the game.
Albion Online
The lore of the upcoming sandbox MMORPG Albion Online has been slightly rewritten, as author Peter Newman joined the team. The backstory now tells that the king of the Old World launched an expedition to the newly discovered land of Albion to establish a foothold there. Unlike the Old World, mythical creatures and magic exist in Albion.
A second expedition was sent after the first failed. This consisted of the Royal Army, which was more loyal to the king than the criminals from the first expedition. The Royal Army reached Albion five years before you arrive there in the game, so you will see their achievements. The backstory of Albion Online will also be released in novel form. The author Peter Newman is currently working on a first book.
Another MMO from Korea is making its way to the western world. HeroWarz is planning a release in Europe and America.
Lots of Explosions
In recent weeks and months, more and more MMOs have been making their way from Korea to the West, and HeroWarz is taking that step next. At first glance, HeroWarz looks like a Diablo 3 with significantly more explosions. In South Korea, it was briefly in the Top 10 of game hits.
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Players can choose from several classes that significantly differ in their abilities. The game offers numerous PvP opportunities alongside PvE aspects and regularly receives fresh content updates.
According to the Publisher KOG Games, they are very excited about the Western release, because “the game was a huge success in Korea. (…) We know that the game will appeal to the western market, and we can’t wait to share more details with you.”
One of those details would likely be a release date, as there is none yet.
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The western version of the Korean MMORPG Echo of Soul has received new game content with the Occultist and Patch 1.5.
Last week it happened: The Occultist, the new class for Echo of Soul, was released. This is the Warlock in English. He comes with his own starting area, Kardilla. From level 7-8, he will join the other players in Memoa.
Anyone who has leveled an Occultist to level 60 by October 31 will receive the exclusive costume “Red Set of Vengeance (right).” A small hint from Aeria Games: Play him.
The two dungeons Destroyed Kardilla and Crimson Fortress also came new to EoS. Additionally, new levels are being added to the Infinity dungeons, the next PvP season is starting, and some new items and vendors are being introduced.
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In the upcoming MMO shooter “Tom Clancy’s The Division“, solo players should be able to survive if they are willing to adapt their playstyle.
In a video interview from South Africa, Community Manager Hamish Bode answers questions. When asked about the commitment to release DLCs for The Division, he did not make any promises, stating only that they plan to support The Division for a long time.
Players could also go solo if they wanted to. It would probably be advisable to adapt the playstyle a bit, focusing more on long range and becoming a multi-tasker. In groups of up to 4 agents, everyone can specialize more.
In the MMO shooter Destiny , the raid designer revealed some secrets from the development period of the raid “The Vault of Glass”.
The story of the raid “The Vault of Glass”, the vanilla raid of Destiny, has now been extensively discussed in a podcast. It turns out that it was originally supposed to be called “The Glass Throne”, but that was quickly vetoed: Glass Throne sounded too much like a toilet.
In this early phase, the small team agreed on other things: It became clear where the raid was located, at a key point on Venus. This also made the main enemies, the Vex, clear. And they agreed on the overarching theme of the raid “Descent”.
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At first, outside of the raid team, they only knew about the entrance
Initially, “The Vault of Glass” was a big secret even within the studio. A small team within Bungie worked in isolation on it, telling “outsiders” only as much as was absolutely necessary. When they then needed a video, they told the video department: We will only show the entrance! And in the end, the door opens, and that’s it!
Understandably, they reacted with raised eyebrows. This door, the entrance to the raid “The Vault of Glass”, also played a role in the next step. When they first went public, at least “internally”, and introduced the rest of the Destiny team, they only showed the beginning and said: Find out how it works.
Here they slowly noticed that they had something special when the Destiny employees passionately tinkered with how the damn door opened.
Not just action, but also quiet moments for Guardians to bond
As a special feature in raid design, the head of the whole thing, Luke Smith himself, sees the transition from action to quiet moments. After very action-packed boss fights with many adds, they would then include a “quiet passage”, like a jump puzzle. This provides players with laid-back moments where everyone laughs at the one who just can’t get it right.
These passages then served for relaxation. The Guardians talked to each other, grew closer, and here friendships and bonds formed among the raid teams. As special design moments in “The Vault of Glass”, Smith describes the “Leap into the Void” or the “Gorgon maze” – both moments where he was considered crazy when he first suggested them, but which turned out to be effective in practice.
After an action-packed battle, you suddenly find yourself at an abyss, without a clear idea of where to go next. Smith and the team hoped that in every raid group, there would be one person who would take the leap into the unknown, the “Leap of Faith”.
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The Gorgon maze is not just a change in the speed of the raid, but also in its mechanics. After teaching players to operate in teams the whole time, it was crucial to stay together here. And for the developers, it was also important to prove that you can create an exciting moment with silence and tension, completely without gunfire.
Weird: As inspiration for certain spots in the raid, Smith cites various influences such as “Machinegun Willy” from Double Dragon, the console classics Megaman I or Megaman II. No question, Smith has played a lot as a kid and teenager.
Is the inspiration for Oryx? Machinegun Willy from Double Dragon – at least the way to him.
For Smith, the different raids are like Golden Retrievers
Smith sees the different raids like the Golden Retrievers in his family while he was growing up. They all have similarities but are also distinct. In the second raid, “Crota’s End”, they tried to convey a dense and packed experience, skipping the quieter passages. They continually work on the formula of what makes the raids in Destiny unique.
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By the way, Smith debunked a rumor: There was never a serious plan for a raid in “House of Wolves”. They knew after “Crota’s End” that they needed more time for the next major raid and went straight to “King’s Fall”. And here they continued the story from Crota’s End.
There was never more than a placeholder graphic for a raid in “House of Wolves”.
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The latest patch of World of Warcraft made a small Murloc pet available that was previously only obtainable in China. We will tell you where the little Terky is.
Grglrglmrlglgelgrl! (A Murloc Lady to Fall in Love With)
The latest patch of World of Warcraft has brought a small change that has only recently become widely known. Players can get a little Murloc lady as a pet, which was originally only obtainable in China.
If you do not yet own Terky, you should take a trip to the lands of Wrath of the Lich King, specifically to the Borean Tundra. There, you need to steer towards the ruins of the Whiplash Scourge, dive into a small underwater cave, and you can snag a white Murloc. The exact location can be found in this video from mmo-champion:
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The various Murloc pets were previously considered particularly rare and highly sought after, as most were only available for various promo events, which often were limited to specific countries. Terky could previously only be obtained with a code from iCoke in China. But it wouldn’t have been fair to keep such a cute Murloc lady away from the players, would it?
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In Skyforge the Infected Territories, a new 3-player adventure, has been introduced that can only be entered during a Python invasion.
Who doesn’t know it? You walk past a sunflower and believe that the annoying creature is secretly sticking its tongue out at you! The cactus on the windowsill has been extremely suspicious ever since you played Final Fantasy for the first time, and it has a mustache. As for the Venus flytrap, it’s scientifically confirmed that it is out to get you!
In Skyforge, everything is now being done to draw attention to the underestimated problem of murderous and particularly nasty plants: In the new zone “Infected Territories,” the immortals can fight back, but only during a Python invasion. At the moment, they are quiet again; the Gorgons are up next.
In the presentation of the zone, they lightly downplay the meanest attack of the plant monsters on humanity: pollen! The plant enemies ruin every spring for us.
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Tomorrow the Early Access of SWTOR: Knights of the Fallen Empire begins. We summarize the innovations for you.
Permanent subscribers start, the rest waits another week
Those who have maintained their subscription to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the last 2 months will gain access to the latest expansion of the MMORPG starting tomorrow. All others will have to wait another week and can follow suit starting October 27 if they complete a subscription. But what does the new addon have to offer? What changes should returning players expect? We have summarized the most important points for you.
A Brief Overview – What is happening?
Although one might assume that the conflict between the Republic and the Empire has been nearing its climax in the last expansions, a previously unknown danger now arises from the galaxy. The Empire of Zakuul rises with Emperor Valkorion at its helm. He takes advantage of the fact that both factions are weakened and swiftly destroys them.
Years later, you as a player awaken from stasis and gather the last allies around you who survived the coup. You are merely a relic of days gone by. You are the Outlander,an enemy of the new government.
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As BioWare has repeatedly emphasized in recent months, the main aspect of the expansion is the story. Instead of making only small decisions during the course of the narrative that may influence side plots, significant consequences can now result from the main quest. The life and death of several characters lie in the hands of the player and their actions will have far-reaching consequences that are not always immediately apparent.
Lana Beniko returns – the arguably sharpest Sith of the galaxy (no discussion allowed).
Since it will be your very own story, most game content is also designed exclusively for solo players. While other group members can accompany you, they cannot influence the course of the quests. Those who want to experience KotFE in a group will likely be sorely disappointed. KotFE is fundamentally a solo experience, intended to build upon BioWare’s narrative masterpieces like Mass Effect or Dragon Age.
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A new advertisement for Star Wars Battlefront has appeared, which fully relies on nostalgia.
Old Aunt Melancholy has a younger cousin, Nostalgia, the longing for a better past. And since many of today’s 30-year-olds grew up with memories of Star Wars, this is a strong factor. Once a Jedi, now enslaved in a office job, and you can’t even dance for Jabba!
In the latest commercial for the upcoming online shooter “Star Wars Battlefront,” they don’t bother with tedious gameplay aspects; instead, they show the enormous gap that the “Star Wars feeling” leaves in people. In the dull office job, one longs for the past and how it used to be when all you needed was a costume and overflowing imagination to become a Jedi. The ad seems to say: Today you need a PlayStation.
What do you think of the ad?
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Guild Wars 2 enhances its combat system with some new settings to make it even more action-packed.
Crosshairs Make Everything Better
The option is not mandatory.
With Heart of Thorns, players can improve their experience in the world of Tyria (especially in the Maguuma Jungle) and make it significantly more action-oriented. A new option allows all characters to activate the action camera mode, which modifies the controls of Guild Wars 2 slightly.
Once activated, a small crosshair will appear on your screen, allowing you to aim at enemies like in a shooter. When your mouse hovers over a target, it will be highlighted so it’s always clear which enemy is currently the focus of your actions.
There are automatic aim assists (for quickly locking onto enemies), but these can be turned off if desired. The crosshair also provides useful hints, allowing you to see immediately whether the focused target is within the range of your abilities.
Guild Wars 2 thus aligns itself with more action-oriented combat systems like those in Tera.WildStar also introduced such a change with the major Free2Play patch, which was mostly positively received by players as it made the gameplay feel more exciting without disturbing the beloved core mechanics.
For more about the game and the Heart of Thorns expansion, you can visit our Guild Wars 2 topic page.
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Will there be an option for private games in Star Wars Battlefront ? A Twitter response now provides a clear answer.
No Private Matches in the Big War
The release of Star Wars Battlefront is approaching, and the developers are making a genuine effort to answer all possible fan questions in advance. A new piece of information could now cause discontent among players.
Only friends to wreck? That could be difficult…
A player asked on Twitter whether the full version of Battlefront would support private matches, meaning whether one could host private servers and only shoot blaster bolts at friends. This was unfortunately denied with the statement that Battlefront will not support this feature.
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For the sake of fairness, it should be mentioned that it was never claimed that this option would exist. Furthermore, it is still possible that such a mode will be added at some point as part of a DLC.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny at the Tower, there are legendary weapons available for marcas from the vendors. But which ones are the best?
Today, we will be taking a look at the best purchasable weapons in Destiny in a gallery. These are legendary weapons that come with fixed combinations of traits that anyone can directly purchase for 150 legendary marcas.
These are the “building blocks” for successful players. We are orienting ourselves here based on the opinions of the experts from Planet Destiny and what we ourselves believe. But do not consider this a fixed list, but rather a basis for discussion. Feel free to share your favorites with us.
These weapons come with “fixed perks” and nodes. It may be that weapons are found “outside” in a different combination that might be even stronger.
We have tried to obtain video footage of the “Vanilla Version” of the weapons if available: in other words, the weapon that is actually sold. Occasionally we also had to use material from alternative versions.
Join us on the next pages as we present to you some of the best weapons from Destiny. The best that can be bought for legendary marcas.
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In round three of their class presentations, City State Entertainment (CSE) presents the Heavy Fighter and takes a look at the three PvP tanks of Camelot Unchained (RvR MMORPG).
The archetype of the Heavy Fighter is not a tank as seen in classic PvE themepark MMOs, whose role mainly consists of taking a beating. In Camelot Unchained, a tank is not only capable of protecting and supporting allies but also has good damage and the ability to interrupt attacks and spells from opponents.
The archetype of the Heavy Fighter divides into the following three different classes:
Black Knights
The Black Knights (Arthurian) are known for charging at their opponents with full force. Upon collision, they deal tremendous crushing damage, which not only ignores part of the opponent’s armor protection but also makes them vulnerable to further crushing damage. Additionally, they are skilled at interrupting their opponents’ abilities, protecting their allies, and fighting until their last breath. The Black Knights can ignore the negative effects of wounds and damaged armor for a certain period, allowing them to fight at full strength for an extended time. This makes the Black Knight an ideal front fighter, seemingly fulfilling the role of a “Passive Mitigation Tank”.
Heavy armor is the ideal protection against all non-magical attacks
Mjölnir
The Mjölnir (Viking) wield magical hammers that grant them power over thunder and lightning, allowing them to burst onto the battlefield like a storm. Thanks to their hammers and the lightning they can hurl at their opponents, they can deal damage from a distance and interrupt their opponents’ abilities. However, using the lightning comes at a cost, as Mjölnir cannot wear metal armor unlike the other two classes. In close combat, the Mjölnir not only deals decent crushing damage but also builds inner rage with each blow, increasing his damage to the same target for a certain time. This, along with the fact that he can increase his defense through damage, makes him a unique type of tank whose playstyle can best be described as “Attack is the best defense“.
A small selection of helmets for the warriors. Variety is ensured.
Fianna
The Fianna (Tuatha Dé Danann), as warriors of the forest, prefer a lighter armored armor compared to the other two classes. The Fianna does not require this, as they can regenerate some of their injuries themselves thanks to their outstanding regeneration abilities. As weapons, they prefer the spear due to its quick attacks, dangerous counter possibilities, and long reach. Furthermore, the Fianna use powerful battle cries on the battlefield to ignite new fighting spirit within themselves and their allies. Like the other two fighters, the Fianna also possess excellent interrupt and protection abilities, but has to act more tactically and cautiously due to his lighter armor. Thus, it seems the Fianna fulfills the role of an “Active Regeneration Tank” in battle.
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Just a few days ago, the counter of the Kickstarter-funded game surpassed the 3,650,000 USD mark, unlocking the “Stealth Unchained” stretch goal. This adds the “Stealth classes” of the two archetypes Veilwalker/Veilstalker and Scout to the already known camouflage system from the Archers. Both will be introduced in more detail in the coming weeks.
As previously reported, City State Entertainment is committed to not only sticking to the schedule but also delivering all promised features and good quality. Therefore, the team wants to avoid dragging out the development of Camelot Unchained with ever-new content promises and will henceforth refrain from new content stretch goals.
The future goals – including the current stretch goal “Send more programmers” – are intended to gather more funds for hiring new developers to accelerate the completion of the game while maintaining quality.
Also introduced: the revised design of the Jötnar race (Frost Giants)
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The Korean version of Black Desert is getting an update this week. This introduces, among other things, the Awakening system, which grants the Warrior a new weapon.
Greatsword causes great damage
The next patch for Black Desert is coming, at least for the Korean version of the game. On October 22, a new update will be deployed, which, in addition to numerous other innovations, introduces the Awakening system. The beginning will be made with the class of Warrior. Those who wish can throw away the puny sword and shield and instead grab a significantly more imposing greatsword, which allows for dealing significantly more damage. A trailer is already getting players excited about the upcoming changes and makes them eager to test the game themselves.
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It’s a pity that European IPs were just blocked recently. In the future, all classes will be able to benefit from the Awakening system, with the next on the list being Sorceress and Giant. We will keep you updated as soon as there are news.
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The latest content update of Cabal 2 is the largest so far. In addition to three instances, it also features a completely new area …
New Level Cap and Lots to Do
For several days now, the latest patch of Cabal 2, Ruins of the Gods, has arrived on the live servers. It is so far the largest update that the MMORPG has received; increases the level cap from 40 to 45, brings 3 new instances, and a vast, fresh area.
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But not all instances can be tackled immediately. The Silent Snowfield requires a level of 43, while the Ancient Academy waits for level 45. Only after both are completed can players venture into the Tomb of Kain, which, according to the developers, is the most challenging instance in the game. Players will be expected to put in a lot of effort to return gloriously (and especially with plenty of loot) from the new dungeons.
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The monster-collecting game Dragomon Hunter is entering closed beta. Participation can be done through a lottery or by purchasing a founder’s pack.
The $300 Anticipation …?
Aeria Games has announced that Dragomon Hunter is finally starting its closed beta phase. In the free-to-play MMORPG with anime-style graphics, there are over 100 different monsters to find and tame, which can then be used as mounts. In addition to the numerous creatures, the game also features player weddings and a housing system for raising monsters. Coinciding with the start of the beta test, Aeria has released a new trailer that you can view here:
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If you want to join the closed beta of the game, you need to register on this page for Dragomon Hunter and hope for luck; the access keys will be distributed in waves and by lottery.
If you don’t want to wait long, you can also buy one of the founder packs on this page from AeriaGames to get guaranteed access. The prices are likely to set new records. While the cheapest pack is available for $20, those with deeper pockets can spend up to $300 to secure a whole range of additional bonuses.
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How is Heroes of the Storm currently performing in the MOBA market? Is it a serious competitor for LoL and Dota 2?
The Data Analysis
Since the launch of Heroes of the Storm, 4 months have passed. It’s about time to draw a first conclusion and see how Blizzard’s MOBA is performing in the market. Joost van Dreunen from SuperData asked these very questions and analyzes the success of the title based on current revenues and player counts. We have translated and summarized his key statements for you.
Heroes of the Storm is slowly but surely developing.
Doubled Since Beta
In February of this year, Heroes of the Storm was still in beta, but already had over 9 million players. This number has more than doubled now, reaching a proud 22 million registered accounts battling it out in the Nexus. This is not the only success – the two competitors Heroes of Newerth and SMITE have already been left behind.
The Comparison with Other MOBAs
In direct comparison to other MOBAs, Heroes of the Storm is still just a small fish in the sea of the whale League of Legends and the shark Dota 2. In summary, the MOBA market seems to be more than saturated, as the number of players in this genre has only increased by 3.9% since April.
Nevertheless, the most popular titles are still able to generate significantly more players. LoL grew by 8%, Dota 2 by 11%, SMITE by a whopping 14%. How this is possible in a market that is hardly growing is easy to explain: The smaller, less significant games are losing customers, and players may be playing multiple MOBAs simultaneously. This is also demonstrated elsewhere: While in April the 4 largest MOBAs still accounted for 59% of the entire market, that number is now 67% – here too, the slow death of smaller games is evident.
Heroes of the Storm has made significant gains – but is still almost insignificant compared to LoL.
The Future – Just the Beginning?
According to van Dreunen, it is still far too early to compare HotS with all the other MOBAs. After all, LoL and Dota 2 took a long time to build their player counts after their launch. With its 6 million monthly players, HotS, after 4 months, is not a major player in the genre’s sky, but has already gathered as many players as LoL after over 21 months or Dota 2 after more than 33 months.
In summary, it can be said that Heroes of the Storm is currently performing very solidly in the market – the big leap is still missing, and whether it can be expected at all remains questionable.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny the raid King’s Fall is full of loot. But what drops where?
The raid King’s Fall has been open in normal mode for a while now, and the Guardians have thoroughly plundered it. But what drops where? Which boss has the good loot? Where can you find the raid primary weapons? Is there an exotic chest in Redditor?
All the answers to these questions have been compiled by a redditor in a graphical table, so you can see at a glance what loot awaits you after each encounter in the latest raid of Destiny.
Important: The images only show the potential! These are not guaranteed drops. At the individual locations, you may also encounter disappointments. Many say: In the entire raid, only decayed fragments drop, and from Oryx himself, I get 2 back for 20 decayed fragments…
The beginning of the raid King’s Fall – What loot is there?
After the entrance phase in the raid, there is a chance in the first chest for: 1 decayed fragment, 3-7 worm spores, and an antiquated rune.
After the jump puzzle there is a “hidden chest.” It can contain the following: 2 decayed fragments, 2 syntheses, 1 light particle, 3-7 worm spores, an antiquated rune, so the yield there isn’t great. The next reward comes from the Warpriest – that’s the one with the glyphs. There’s also a chest waiting there. It can contain: Two decayed fragments, the Kingslayer Shell ghost, the raid fusion rifle The Reckoning of Midah (we will see this more often)and an antiquated rune.
The Warpriest drops real loot for the first time
The Warpriest himself now has a real chance for loot for the first time. His loot table contains: Two decayed fragments, the raid sniper rifle The Resistance of Yasmin, the fusion rifle The Reckoning of Midah, the machine gun Terminus of Quillim and the rocket launcher Rage of Elulim. Also the raid ghost, an antiquated rune, and an exotic engram (if 3 of the 9 coins are used). The heavy weapons are real highlights that you can loot so early in the raid. In Golgoroth’s lair there is another hidden chest. Not particularly exciting with 2 decayed fragments, 2 syntheses, 1 light particle, 3-7 worm spores, and an antiquated rune.
Golgoroth and the exotic chest in King’s Fall
Golgoroth himself drops armor for the first time: He can drop the raid legs, raid chest, and raid arms. In addition, there is a chance for the fusion rifle The Reckoning of Midah, the raid sniper The Resistance of Yasmin and the shotgun Silence of A’Arn. Also: chances for 2 decayed fragments, an antiquated rune, and an exotic engram (if 3 of the coins are used). The third hidden chest in the raid has a chance for an exotic item. That’s the “exotic chest” then. Furthermore, there are chances for decayed fragments, worm spores, Hadium flakes, syntheses, and an antiquated rune.
Big Papa Oryx is worth it
The encounter with the Daughters of Oryx has chances for: antiquated rune, decayed fragments, the raid class item, the fusion rifle The Reckoning of Midah, and the shotgun Silence of A’arn.
From the Shade of Oryx the chance for an exotic engram (if 3 of the coins are used).
And from BigPapa Pump himself: two decayed fragments, raid primary weapons, the raid helmet, an emblem, the ghost again, and a raid class item. In addition, an exotic item. Oryx himself is the source for the 4 primary weapons from the raid.
If you have 20 decayed fragments, Oryx drops additional loot: This does not necessarily come from the pool of Oryx items, but from that of the entire raid. So real flops can be included.
You can see: Above all, the bosses are worth it, and the third chest is the exotic chest.
The TV series Defiance has been canceled. The MMO shooter is supposed to continue on its own.
In 2013, the TV series Defiance premiered in the USA on the Syfy channel. At the same time, Trion Worlds released the MMO shooter Defiance as a “tie-in” game, which was launched for PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3 and is now free to play on all three platforms.
After 3 seasons, that’s it for the TV series. It is being canceled. However, the MMO is set to continue. According to Trion Worlds CEO Scott Hartsman, they will “continue just as before,” and that the TV show and MMO were designed from the start to function without each other. The TV series mainly took place in St. Louis, while the game focused on the Bay Area of San Francisco.
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