Developers are still working on the matchmaking of Heroes of the Storm. This can lead to longer wait times, among other things.
Improvements in the Professional Area
Since the release of Heroes of the Storm, players have been regularly complaining about the opaque matchmaking system. Although Blizzard has already taken many steps to make the gaming experience as fun and exciting as possible, there are still numerous frustrated players who frequently encounter opponents against whom they have no chance at all. In an upcoming patch, there will again be small changes that should ensure significantly more balanced matches for all players.
The battles are supposed to become more balanced.
The maximum waiting time will be increased from 5 to 10 minutes. This is the time given to the system to find a “most suitable” group of opponents. If that fails, you will simply get the “next best” enemies, who also had to search for longer than 10 minutes. Following the motto: after 10 minutes, it’s better to have an unbalanced game than none at all.
This coincides with numerous small bug fixes and the change that the system not only takes into account a player’s rating (MMR) but also their overall playtime in HotS.
In Destiny, a Titan specialization, the Sunbreaker, is somewhat out of balance. This is also noted by the competition from Electronic Arts.
On the English-language Facebook page of Origin, the store of Electronic Arts, an image was posted. It says: Invulnerability rarely appears as a power-up in games today. What is your favorite? Then the list: Super Mario, Doom, Pacman, and the Sunbreaker from Destiny.
In the Facebook comments, readers are amused by this jab. Origin then adds, “When you see a Sunbreaker, you have two options: run or die.” Another reader comments: “That’s not true at all. It doesn’t even become invulnerable.” The response to that: “Have you tried to take one down?”
In this video, Datto, one of the most well-known Destiny YouTubers, explains the problem with the Sunbreaker. Datto says: Everything builds up to the super, and it is indeed extremely strong. And he believes it provides higher damage reduction than other supers. But since the Sunbreaker kit is too weak outside of the super, it’s somewhat acceptable. The fact that while saying this, he racks up a 25 kill streak with the Sunbreaker, does not exactly support his arguments:
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Bungie also has a statement on the Sunbreaker. However, it is rather vague. They acknowledge fan concerns, analyze the data, and take a close look. But they stated in the last Weekly Update that it is still too early to promise anything.
The two largest online gaming giants in South Korea, NCSoft and Nexon, are divorcing.
Korea is one of the top 5 gaming markets in the world. It ranks behind the USA, China, and Japan, but ahead of Germany at rank 4. And there was a strange situation: the two resident giants in online gaming, Nexon and NCSoft, formed a sort of alliance. Nexon purchased many stakes in NCSoft in 2012. The reason was the arrival of “western companies” in the country such as Riot (Lol) or Blizzard (WoW), which snatched up market shares.
One of the big hits from Nexon: MapleStory.
Nexon’s plan presumably was to turn the existing strong brands of NCSoft into lucrative games abroad with Free2Play models.
However, the collaboration led to publicly aired conflicts in early 2015. Nexon found the direction NCSoft was taking not particularly profitable. A power struggle was looming. Nexon accused the executives of NCSoft of subtle nepotism and that there was too little focus on returns. Nexon wanted more say. NCSoft rebuffed this and initiated measures to counteract a hostile takeover.
The most well-known game from NCSoft in the West: Guild Wars 2.
After the public uproar about this power struggle has simmered down a bit, Nexon has now somewhat grumpily sold all the shares it held in NCSoft, claiming that the expected synergies had not emerged.
The whole story has always been made more piquant by the fact that the masterminds of both companies were likely close friends in their school days. However, the tone in which Nexon spoke publicly about NCSoft and the cooperation was icy.
The larger of the two elephants, Nexon, is known for games like MapleStory, Vindictus, or Atlantica Online and plays little role here in the West.
NCSoft, on the other hand, has titles at home such as Guild Wars 2, WildStar, Blade and Soul, and Aion that we know here in the West. The big money maker for them in Korea, however, is the aging Lineage.
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For many years, fans have been waiting for a trailer for the Warcraft movie. In less than a month, the wait will finally be over.
First Trailer at BlizzCon
After some images of the upcoming Warcraft movie were shown at this year’s Comic Con (which even leaked in parts), the time has come for the rest of all Warcraft fans: the first trailer is coming! The date has now been announced by the movie’s Chinese Twitter account and falls on this year’s BlizzCon, which is November 6. Whether the trailer will be part of the opening ceremony or (at least for a few minutes) be exclusive to fans on-site and all virtual ticket holders is still unknown.
In a month, moving images of Orgrim are waiting.
Until the spectacle flickers across the screens of German cinemas, it will take over half a year, as the cinema release is scheduled for June 10, 2016, and has been postponed several times. However, filming has been completed for over a year now, and the film has been in post-production since then to incorporate the numerous CGI effects.
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Evolve invites you again to a weekend challenge. This time, there are two skins for the Wraith, if players reach the target.
Frozen Gold for the Monster Lady
The developers of Evolve are also enticing the community again this weekend with a special challenge. After last week’s two Kraken skins were awarded, a similar reward awaits this time for the Wraith, but the target is significantly more specific: Players must achieve at least 3,000 victories with the Wraith across platforms.
The particularly difficult part is that players must not reach Stage 3 during this. For the “Early-Strike” challenge, it is necessary to defeat the hunters on Stage 1 or 2. The time limit for the challenge ends Sunday night, so grab your gamepad or keyboard and feast your way to victory!
As always, it is not necessary to play the monster yourself. You just need to participate in at least one match in offline or online mode and meet the victory conditions. A bold jump into the warp explosion could ultimately lead to the Frostbite and Gold skin, which will be awarded to participants by no later than October 22.
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The MOBA shooter Battleborn by the makers of Borderlands begins testing in two weeks.
Gearbox and 2K Games have announced when the closed technical tests for the FPS Battleborn will start. It begins on October 29 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The tests are intended to test the characters and servers, to squash bugs, and to evaluate the infrastructure’s adequacy. Later, an open beta will take place, but that may take some time.
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Registration is done through the Battleborn website – however, players will be subject to a strict NDA, may not speak online about the test, and there are so many expectations that someone would have been burdened by a breach if they had to carry them down from a mountain on stone tablets.
The system requirements for Battleborn on PC are also out. They are quite moderate. MOBA-like games traditionally do not set very high demands on the computer.
The latest patch for ARK brings the breeding system. Players can breed entire generations of dinos, improving them.
The first glance captivates
Although it was originally said that the frequency of updates for ARK: Survival Evolved would decrease, players have noticed little of that so far. The latest update has even implemented a completely new system: breeding. Those who want to (and are willing to invest a lot of time) can now breed their dinosaurs and raise new generations of dangerous reptiles.
When two dinosaurs are brought together, the offspring receives some traits from the parents, as well as a few random attributes – a bit of genetic drift is always present. Over several generations, players can breed their perfect dino, which has exactly the values they consider important. Ultimately, this will allow them to breed significantly better riding and combat animals than they would ever encounter in the wild.
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But that’s not all: The latest patch also brought a new sea creature, the gigantic Mosasaurus. This oversized crocodile isn’t very fast, but it offers enough space to serve as a floating base from which new attacks on the shore can be planned.
Wipes in raids of World of Warcraft can be quite frustrating. But what if you’re not exactly sure whether the boss has truly been defeated or not?
On the Edge of Death
Surely every WoW player who has been raiding more or less intensively has experienced one or another close wipe in their past. While the complete annihilation of your raid at 3% falls already into the “annoying” category, frustration increases proportionally the fewer HP the boss has left. A German guild must have been particularly upset in recent days as they attempted Archimonde. After they had drained the Eredar Lord of 464 million health points, it ultimately failed due to a single HP.
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It is little consolation that the boss was mathematically certain to be defeated, for the last attack of the brave raider must have caused enough damage. The cause of this narrow defeat is a change in the opponent mechanics from Mists of Pandaria. Bosses and other special enemies do not drop below 1 HP while they are casting a spell or are in a dialogue sequence. This very mechanic ultimately led to the raid’s demise.
Luckily, the palpable frustration did not last long: Later, the raid managed to send the commander of the Burning Legion back to the Nether.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , Xur has the Glass Needle available again in the game. What can you do with the item?
The Glass Needles in Destiny
Today Xur sold them for the first time in Destiny: Glass Needles. They are available in packs of 3 for 3 strange coins, 3 Light particles, and 1 exotic shard. Glass Needles can only be obtained from Xur.
With the Glass Needles, players can re-roll exotic armor pieces. This is called “Fate’s Change.” The mechanic works similarly to how it did in House of Wolves with the Reforging, which has now been removed from the game.
What changes the Glass Needle for exotic armor pieces and what doesn’t?
What changes: By playing with Fate, the values on the armor piece, such as Intellect, Discipline, or Strength, change. There can also be “new” values appearing. An armor piece that has Intellect and Strength can then become one that has Intellect and Discipline.
And the attribute nodes that can change will also change. These are marked as “random selection” in Bungie’s Armory. All except for the “named perk” (which is located at the very top left and remains fixed).
Taikonaut: Air Traffic Control remains. But the other perks can change within this selection.
What does not change:The defense value (i.e., the Light value) remains the same; the experience points that the armor piece has remain the same, and the “fixed” perks remain. Mainly the “named” perks. Taikonaut will always retain its advantages for rocket launchers and won’t suddenly become a completely different helmet.
To re-roll the armors, you need: 1 Glass Needle, 10 armor pieces, and 250 Glimmer.
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It can be seen that the reforging of exotic armor pieces is something for the “min-maxers” who want to get the most out of their guardian’s gear and who find it important not to have any “wasted” nodes on their gear or unnecessary values in Intellect, Discipline, or Strength in Destiny.
The game director of “The Taken King,” Luke Smith, claims to be completely obsessed with this type of optimization.
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In the upcoming online shooter “The Division“, players can go anywhere – even into areas with much stronger enemies.
Tom Clancy’s The Division will have no zones that require a specific level to enter. The world is open. There aren’t even loading screens.
However, this doesn’t mean, as Ubisoft reveals in an interview, that it’s a great idea to go anywhere. There will be parts of the world that will be too hard for a player until they have acquired the appropriate equipment through the complex loot system.
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In The Division, they focus on a boundary-less experience. So if a group enters the “Dark Zone”, matchmaking for the PvP zone will occur in the background.
The Division will be released on March 8 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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The Korean action MMORPG Devilian will start a closed beta in October.
What is going on with October? We have been waiting for something to happen the whole time. And apparently, everyone had the same idea: Let’s start at the end of October!
Devilian joins the long list of new games that are slowly getting on their feet. From October 22 at 7:00 PM to October 26 at 7:00 PM our time, the first closed beta test will take place.
The model works like this: An alpha that you can buy into runs continuously. Closed beta tests take place at intervals. At the end, there will be a big open beta. Then everything kicks off: the head start begins and after that, the release for everyone will come.
Those who support the space online game Star Citizen will now have access to all modules. There will be no more passes for individual game content.
The presentation of Star Citizen at CitizenCon has restored fans’ trust after the minor conflict between “industry expert” Derek Smart and the developer studio Cloud Imperium Games. Now CIG is taking it a step further and is abolishing passes for the individual modules. Previously, access to different modules like Arena Commander or the Social Module was granted depending on backer status and by purchasing special passes. From now on, every backer of Star Citizen will have access to all content, including upcoming ones.
Access to All Content of Star Citizen
Studio founder Chris Roberts explains that they want to give something back due to the many newcomers and the ongoing support from the community.
Anyone who supports Star Citizen in the form of one of the offered packages no longer needs to worry about not having access to any part of the universe. There will be no Star-Marine pass or Alpha-2.0 pass… you won’t need to spend extra money to gain access to any of the modules before the game’s release.
Every upcoming version of the game will launch on a test server, to which all backers will have access. Those who have already spent money on previous premium content will receive compensation. For the Alpha access pass, you will get 10,000 UEC, and for the Arena Commander pass, you will get 5,000 UEC. The credits will be credited to players’ accounts in the coming days.
Chris Roberts further states: “I also want to thank all of you. You have been the vanguard, the battalion that has fought the battle from the beginning. Your influence on Star Citizen will never be forgotten, as we would not be where we are today without your early trust.”
More and more MMOs are striving for feel-good features that are supposed to provide the player with a place where they can simply relax. After all, even the greatest hero cannot constantly save the world and occasionally wants to stretch their legs in the comfort of their own home to let their soul unwind a bit. In recent years, the number of games that came to market with a housing feature has increased (ArcheAge, WildStar), but other MMOs have even retrofitted such systems (SWTOR).
The housing in SWTOR is stylish, but relatively static.
The customization options vary greatly, while in some worlds hardly any individualization is possible (Garrison in WoW), in other MMOs players can unleash their creativity (WildStar). Some swear by open-world houses, where everyone can visit each other, while others love instanced apartments where they are safe from unwanted disturbances. We want to know from you: Which MMO offers the best housing and why?
Cortyn says: My opinion on the topic of housing is probably well known, but just for you, I will gladly elaborate once more. While I quite like the housing in Star Wars: The Old Republic because you can choose from several planets, the options for building customization are rather limited. No, I have really only been truly happy with the housing in WildStar. The seemingly endless possibilities for design are – at least for me – unmatched so far.
Especially role-players fully engage with the housing feature.
However, I am also much happier with instanced housing, as unwanted role-playing disturbances can be kept at bay more easily, and there are never any “space issues” when all lots are already occupied. At the same time, I don’t see a logical problem with the instanced housing in WildStar, as the different islands are anyway distributed across all of Nexus in the storyline and do not stand in exactly the same place for all players, like the Garrison in WoW. Also, when it comes to the pure time investment that I can put into my Aurin’s house, other games fall short by a long shot. Certainly half of my WildStar playtime (and that is a lot) goes solely into housing.
But enough about me, let’s get back to you! Which MMO do you think has the best housing and why? Do you prefer instanced homes or should it be open world? Let us know in the comments and discuss eagerly!
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Xur, the Agent of the Nine, comes to the MMO shooter Destiny on Friday, October 16th. What exotic goods does he have for sale? What is the Glass Needle?
It has been a month since “The Taken King” was released and everything is still in motion. Last week, the first major update came with 2.01. This shakes up the game’s economy. The patch, for instance, makes “Strange Coins,” which are so important for Xur, rare.
Xur is also set to sell a new item, “The Glass Needle.” Guardians will need this to reroll stats on exotic armors. No one knows how exactly it works yet, as Xur is only now making his appearance and selling the Glass Needle. It is still unclear whether this will further reduce the “Strange Coins” or if the Glass Needle will require a different currency.
All about Xur, the Agent of the Nine, on October 16th, 17th, and 18th in Destiny
When does Xur come to Destiny and when does he leave again?
Xur arrives on Friday, October 16th, at 11:00 AM in the Tower or the Reef of Destiny. He leaves the online shooter again on Sunday, October 18th, also at 11:00 AM.
Where is Xur? What is his location?
Xur is at Shaxx.
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These are the values of the respective exotic armor piece; they can vary within certain parameters. The rule is: The higher, the better.
What is Xur selling this week in terms of armors, weapons, and engrams?
Xur is selling this week theexotic sniper rifle Beyond – NOT a Year 2 engram. It costs 23 strange coins.
For Hunters, there are the gauntlets“Don’t Touch Me.” (30/43 DIS, 29/42 STR). Like all exotic armor pieces, they cost 13 strange coins.
For Warlocks, the new helm“THE DEER.” (34/49 DIS, 31/46 STR).
For Titans, the gauntlets “No Plan B.” (30/43 INT, 31/44 STR).
Xur also sells a Year 1 legacy engram. Heavy weapons can drop here but these are Year 1 exotics with Year 1 stats.
The new material “Glass Needle” for rerolling exotic armor pieces: You can get 3 Glass Needles for 3 strange coins, 3 Light Particles, and 1 exotic shard.
And what is worth it at Xur? Buy or Not Buy?
Two Destiny experts discuss what is worth buying at Xur in this video:
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The beta of Star Wars Battlefront has revealed some issues, therefore there will be adjustments to the Walker Assault Mode.
The Empire Strikes Back
Last weekend, the open beta of Star Wars Battlefront took place. It brought over 9 million participants not only a first impression of the game, but also highlighted several bugs that caused some unrest. The Rebels felt particularly disadvantaged in the Battle of Hoth, as the Empire won there significantly more often.
While this matches the template from the film, it is very frustrating for the opposing side when, despite all efforts, the enemy troops keep advancing, and even Luke Skywalker cannot change the tide of battle. On the other hand, it’s not surprising if one does not pay attention to their surroundings …
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There is still just under a month until the release, and the developers are working hard on the balance changes to ensure the game is fair for both factions at launch. What exact changes DICE will make is still unknown. The changes should be based on the data and feedback from players during the beta.
The creativity of the housing builders knows almost no limits in WildStar. A player has now built a gigantic glass labyrinth over several levels.
A Glass Labyrinth – Fortunately Without Pain
With the switch to Free2Play, there are numerous new players in WildStar. Many of them have now left the leveling phase behind and are fully immersed in the housing feature. I have already mentioned that there are hardly any limits to creativity.
The player IDestinia apparently spent a lot of time in real life at fairs or in mirror mazes, as he has quickly reconstructed such a labyrinth on his property. What seems easy in the first few meters quickly turns into a lengthy puzzle where only a good eye or plenty of stamina will lead to victory.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the date for the hard mode of the raid has now been set. However, the Trials of Osiris planned for Friday evening have been postponed.
This week there’s a mixed Weekly Update, and we’ve dug up some extra information from social media.
Hard mode of the raid dated, Trials of Osiris postponed
Currently, there is a nasty exploit with the Nightstalker in the game. Bungie does not want to launch into the new “Trials of Osiris” in the second year of Destiny until this exploit is repaired before letting Brother Vance into the Tower. A new date will then be announced. The Trials of Osiris were originally scheduled for tonight.
The “Hard Mode” of the raid King’s Fall has received a date. It starts on October 23 at 7:00 PM. This is a week earlier than planned, reveals Community Manager DeeJ. The recommended light level is between 300 and 320. Gear with values of 310-320 is expected to be available in hard mode.
Judgment Rune activated and 2000 Silver for some Destiny players
Additionally, it is now known what players who purchased the “Digital Collector’s Edition” at that time will receive, even though they already own the base game and expansions (thus paying more than they should, as there was a cheaper version released later).
To combat the traditionally annoying lag at the Iron Banner, they plan to exclude players with extremely poor connections from the matches. Players who intentionally cause lag will be banned. This also applies to the Trials of Osiris.
Patch next week aims to improve Nightfall loot
Next week, another update is expected to be deployed. This time it is supposed to address the Nightfall strike. The loot is expected to become more lucrative. They also comment once more on the supposedly “consumable items” found in the database. We covered both topics last week. Nothing new came up.
The makers of Evolve have released a new teaser that is supposed to get players excited for the fifth monster.
The Time of the Spider Has Come
It has been quite a while since the announcement of the fifth monster in Evolve, but now the release is getting closer. The developers at Turtle Rock Studios have repeatedly provided small hints, most recently even a short video showcasing the silhouette of the next monster. Although there are still no details about its abilities, judging by its outline, it looks like it will be a damn disgusting insect that will surely cause numerous nightmares.
There is still no release date, but fans and some developers are strongly betting on Halloween, as what better time could there be to unleash a new horror? Those who own the Monster Race Edition or the Hunting Season Pass 2 will receive the new beast as part of this DLC.
Speaking of monsters: A(n) infographic about the Goliath was recently released, showing what players have been up to with the King Kong of Shear over the past six months. Who would have thought that after tearing out so many rocks, there would still be a planet to fight over?
P.S: Yes, there are still players!
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What happens to your hero in the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria when you are offline and pursuing your activities in “real life”?
Your hero does not simply disappear from the world of Chronicles of Elyria when you log out of the game. He remains active and becomes what’s known as an “Offline Player Character”. The game’s AI then takes over your hero and will play for you. There is a specific reason for this: Since your hero’s lifespan is limited, you obviously want to make the most of this limited time. So the AI takes over the hero and ensures that he also improves during this time or does things that would otherwise take a lot of time. Furthermore, each player character has an important place in the world and is part of the story developed by the players.
If your hero suddenly were no longer in the world, it would have an impact on the story. However, you can only experience a continuous and exciting story if all heroes are always available. Another reason is the time that progresses in the game. Some shops are only open at certain times, there are seasons that affect harvesting, and traveling to other areas can take several days. But since you cannot play 24/7, you would miss out on many things in the game. These tasks can be taken over by the AI.
Decide for yourself what your hero does
The high number of options to shape the hero according to personal preferences reveals itself right at character creation.
Of course, an AI is never as intelligent and flexible as a human, which in games that use a similar system often leads to the hero doing strange or “dumb” things. To prevent this, each player in Chronicles of Elyria can determine how their character should behave once they are offline. You can set behavior patterns and specific activities that the hero will carry out. This includes patrolling certain trade routes, training skills, tending to your garden, running a shop, and much more. How it relates to attacks from other players when you are offline is still unclear at the moment.
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In the Free2Play MMO Skyforge a third invasion is approaching, and the event “Law and Order” is also underway.
Since yesterday, the event “Law and Order” has been active in Skyforge. Immortals can ensure law and order in the capital. However, this is not a “real event” but takes place like the Grand Prix through their own adepts. So everything is abstract – it’s about sending out your own disciples as often as possible to obtain special rewards. Those who want to participate need licenses, which can be obtained through adventures or the market. More action for the immortals is likely to come from the “Gorgonids” invasion. It was mistakenly displayed as the “Death Reapers” invasion, which has been reverted, and now the snakelike nasty creatures are ready to join the fray.
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