Now at Gamescom, it has been announced that they will transition from Alpha to Closed Beta. It starts on August 28th. The Closed Beta will take place on weekends.
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From currently tens of thousands of testers, they aim to scale up to hundreds of thousands, are looking forward to the new feedback, are considering dropping the NDA, and are generally optimistic. The only thing they want from PC players: Windows 10 must be installed.
The interest in headsets remains unbroken. However, their price-performance ratio is catastrophic, as the industry speculates on the ignorance of buyers.
Who buys headphones and a microphone separately instead of the headset saves quite a bit of money with this combo. The statement that a €30 headphone can match the sound quality of a €150 headset is no exaggeration. For this reason, some devices will also be presented here.
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Headphones
Before some models are suggested, technical details must be clarified. Paragraphs related to headsets also apply to headphones.
The Surround Effect
Surround sound allows you to determine from which direction the sound is coming. This makes it easier to locate enemies in shooters. With headsets that have one speaker (also called a driver) per side, the effect will either not occur at all or be simulated. Surround or 5.1 headsets have multiple speakers per side and are of course more expensive.
As already mentioned, the industry speculates on ignorance, as there are no real surround headsets. In fact, the simulated effect, which may require a sound card, is better.
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The ear itself does not perceive surround sound. However, our brain can calculate this effect. The sound usually does not arrive at the same time in the right and left ear. It is a matter of fractions of a second, but this is sufficient for the brain to determine the direction via this time difference. A 5.1 speaker system, which is distributed throughout the room, works accordingly.
The 5.1 headset with three speakers per side does not, however. Because they are only slightly offset and the distance between the speaker and ear is far too small. Thus, the brain cannot calculate the surround effect. However, if it is simulated, the sounds are played back with a delay in the left and right speakers.
USB Connection and Sound Card
You can choose between USB and jack connection. To understand the difference, it is important to know that a digital signal must be converted into an analog one. This conversion is either handled by the sound card, which requires the jack connection, or a processor built into the headset. The latter uses USB.
If you do not have a sound card or only have the onboard variant, a USB headset is the better choice. Those with a sound card installed should always prefer the jack connection. Because it cannot be used in conjunction with a USB headset.
If you have the budget, you can also buy a sound card with a new headset. It does optimize the sound and is important for headphones to enable a surround effect. However, the card only accounts for a comparatively small part of the sound quality. So if you have a limited budget, it’s better to invest it in better headphones.
Terms
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Impedance: Also called nominal resistance. The lower the impedance, the more sensitive the headphone is. This means that less power is required. For mobile and thus power-saving devices, a low value of e.g. 16 ohms is useful. However, the sound is less detailed compared to headphones with high impedance.
Headphone Amplifier: These are standalone devices or built into sound cards that amplify the signal. With high impedance, 80 ohms or more, the sound quality is also improved.
Sound Pressure: This value determines how loud the headphone can be at maximum. It is specified in decibels (dB). Sounds over 85 dB are harmful to health.
Total Harmonic Distortion: Also called distortion factor. It indicates the distortion caused by the headphone. The specification is given in percentage. The value should be kept as low as possible.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Closed: These are soundproof. Thus, sound hardly escapes, and the environment does not perceive the noises. A closed design leads to stronger bass.
(Semi-)Open: Sound penetrates outside through holes in the housing. This improves the surround effect and reduces bass.
On-Ear: The headphone rests on the ear. This makes the device smaller, but it also reduces wearing comfort.
Over-Ear: The headphone encloses the ear. It is larger and more comfortable to wear. Depending on the material, e.g. artificial leather, it can get very warm.
In-Ear: These are plugged into the ear. They have the best bass reproduction. However, the ear canal must be sealed airtight. For better wearing comfort, earpieces can be made by an audiologist. These are tailored precisely to the individual’s ears.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Dynamics: Also referred to as signal-to-noise ratio. It is given in decibels and represents the ratio between the loudest and quietest part of a music track. Titles require about 20 decibels, orchestras more than 80 for optimal sound.
Purchase Recommendations
Since everyone perceives sound differently, it makes sense to test these in a store beforehand. Only a few devices are mentioned here; the perfect one depends on many factors, such as which music one prefers. Many prefer a device that has a strong bass.
Superlux HD-681 (~€30)
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This is the previously mentioned €30 headphone with good sound quality. It is over-ear and semi-open. The materials are quite inferior, and the artificial leather leads to heat buildup when worn for extended periods.
There are several models available in approximately the same price range. HD-681 has a warm sound tuning, meaning higher bass and treble. HD-681 B leads to slightly nasal reproduction. HD-681 F has less bass. A sound card is not worth it for this device.
Creative Aurvana Live! (~€60)
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At around €60, this device is twice as expensive as the Superlux counterpart. However, it is the better choice in terms of quality. With an impedance of 32 ohms, it is also suitable for mobile devices. The biggest disadvantage of this closed headphone is its poor isolation. However, this only becomes a problem at high volumes. As a sound card, the Asus Xonar DG is recommended for €30.
Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro (~€150)
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With the open design, the surround effect improves. It has a warm sound tuning and thus a strong bass. The device is sold in various impedance variants. For 80 and 250 ohms, the sound card Asus Xonar DX for about €60 is recommended.
An alternative model is the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro. It also has a warm sound tuning but has a closed design and thus even stronger bass.
The Big Three (over €200)
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The big three refer to AKG K701 (low bass, high treble), Beyerdynamic DT880 (largely neutral), and Sennheiser HD650 (focus on bass and fundamental). They are quite similar, so an audition is recommended. To achieve optimal sound experience, a headphone amplifier is necessary. This can be done by, for example, the Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card for €160.
On the next page, we will focus on microphones.
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The Gamescom in Cologne has a winner, at least when it comes to the awards: The Gamescom showers Star Wars Battlefront with pre-release praises, like one only distributes treats in Cologne.
Trade fairs like Gamescom are always a showcase of individual games, and in the end, awards are presented. These are not exactly the Oscars, because the games should at least be finished for that, but it makes clear which game a jury has the highest expectations for.
An expert jury has been able to agree on Star Wars Battlefront in no less than 4 categories. Awards are given for:
Best of Gamescom
Best Console Game Sony Playstation
Best PC Game
Best Online Multiplayer Game
and the audience award for the game that fans are most looking forward to, is also bagged.
No other game can keep up, maybe only “Metal Gear Solid V”, which the experts rate highest for the Xbox One.
This was the highlight of Battlefront’s appearance at the EA press conference:
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In MMOs, two expansions determine Gamescom, otherwise little surprises
From an MMO player’s perspective, Gamescom was not a revelation. Nevertheless, there was plenty to report: The WoW expansion Legion was announced and Destiny dropped many hints about the Taken King, although not really about Gamescom, but more in conjunction with it. Thus, the flood of details from Activision created a stir among fans and journalists.
However, both Legion and Taken King are “expansions” that fill pages like ours. That cannot disguise the fact that surprises were virtually absent. Currently, one can only report from Guild Wars 2 that the “Heart of Thorns” expansion will be released in 2015 – anything else would also be a huge disappointment, as the whole year has been dedicated to this expansion. The Elder Scrolls Online completely skipped Gamescom. Surprisingly, about upcoming titles like The Division, nothing was heard during the presentation for the Xbox One.
But maybe some stories are brewing in the background and will be unleashed on the world in the coming days. And there is still a day of Gamescom left .
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Days ago, in a more or less exciting presentation, the latest expansion of World of Warcraft was revealed. It is called “Legion” and mainly deals with the namesake burning legion, which attempts once again to destroy Azeroth. But what do we know so far and what does it mean? And how thought out does everything seem this time?
When the demons ring 3 times …
The burning legion gets new servants. What background do they have?
The burning legion is not only the name of the foes in the latest WoW addon but also a very important part of the existing Warcraft story. After the War of the Ancients (10,000 years ago) and the attack on Nordrassil (Warcraft 3), the demon brood under the leadership of the dark titan Sargeras is attempting for the third time to destroy Azeroth.
Gul’dan sets the stone rolling, who was banished from Draenor and travels to our Azeroth to make the former tomb of Sargeras a portal nexus of the burning legion. Meanwhile, he awakens the captured remains of Illidan and frees other dark creatures that the night elf guardians had kept sealed away from the world. The largest invasion of the burning legion so far begins – and this is a statement that raises high expectations.
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In general, the concepts of the different areas sound pretty exciting and the developers have once again managed to create quite a colorful mix. Suramar will probably satisfy the little lore freak in me, as the old elf city played an important role in the novel series and certainly offers plenty of information about the culture of the highborn night elves.
Val’Sharah offers insights into the emerald dream and thus forms a strong contrast between “healthy nature” and “corruption”. The other areas also sound promising, as they have different themes; from the original lore of the druids, the Vrykul, and the pure Valkyr.
Since Blizzard wants to place even more value on storytelling, I am optimistic that at least the leveling phase will captivate me, possibly for two nights without sleep.
Especially Suramar is highly anticipated, as it is a historic place in the Warcraft lore.
Demon Hunters and Artifact Weapons
Both the new hero class and the artifact weapons sound exciting, but the information is still sparse. I am particularly interested in the reason why the demon hunters are joining the Horde and Alliance, as they originally belonged to the Illidari – a loyal elite unit that also suffers from the thirst of magic that Illidan and Kael’thas quenched with fel magic.
Gameplay-wise, the class seems exciting, especially with new mechanics such as the double jump or the ability to see enemies even in invisibility and through walls. How much of this will be found in the final version remains to be seen, as usually some aspects are removed during the beta phase.
Artifacts accompany you throughout the entire addon.
The artifact weapons seem fantastic at first glance, as they combine many aspects that have long been requested. A weapon that gains power over time, is tied to exciting class missions, and can also be visually customized? At least the idea has already convinced me.
I am also pleased that they are adopting certain aspects of the garrison despite the criticism, such as the new champions in the class halls. While this is another step towards “We are the absolute superhero,” when even important characters like Lady Liadrin let us command them around, it is probably just a logical consequence after all the deeds we have already accomplished in World of Warcraft.
The website reveals even more …
The Banshee Queen plays a bigger role – but which one?
Some details from the official “Legion” website have remained unmentioned so far. Those who look carefully can indeed recognize some placeholders that Blizzard will surely fill in the coming months to maintain the hype and further increase anticipation. In addition to a four-part audio play series for the new addon, there will also be some comics and videos that hopefully reveal more of the story and shed light on the various main characters.
For we know that Sylvanas will play a bigger role, but no word has been said so far about her exact actions. I also have high expectations for the naga antagonist Tide Mistress Athissa. She should be more than just the typical “throwaway naga” and I am burning with curiosity as to why her fanatical devotion to Azshara even surpasses that of Lady Vashj – for she was at least in the books unmatched in “fangirlism” (and jealousy).
The nightmare distorts the areas. It definitely looks dark …
Logical gaps in the lore
As exciting as most of the presentation sounded, I am also confused about some aspects of the lore. A small point of criticism is Frostmourne, whose shards one must collect as a frost death knight to forge the artifact weapon. So far, it was said that the shards were securely locked away. And now they are just lying around in Icecrown? The shards of the most powerful death knight weapon ever? … Really?
This is what the isles looked like in Warcraft 3 – freshly lifted from the sea.
A second important aspect is the location of the addon. The “Broken Isles” do exist in the lore, but they were raised from the depths of the sea by Gul’dan (the “original”) only a relatively few years ago. So how can lush vegetation and even an entire world tree have formed in such a short time? In the case of the elves and their Nightwell, I can still understand that they may have lived under a magical dome, but how did the Vrykul manage it? Or are they completely new islands? Or – as I fear – has this detail been completely forgotten?
I am hyped! But …
As so often, the motto is: Wait and drink tea!
For many reasons, I am looking forward to the addon. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it gives me some incentives to return to Azeroth. Especially the lore surrounding the new elf race or various races of the legion intrigues me greatly, as well as all aspects related to the naga and Queen Azshara. I will probably also take a look at the PvP again, as the new system sounds much more motivating than the previous one.
At the same time, I am skeptical. None of the previous announcements sound like the big “game changer” that will long-term solve the motivational problems of World of Warcraft. Fairly, it must also be said that much remains unclear regarding “Legion”. A hasty judgment would not do justice to a game that has already managed to captivate me anew five times.
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In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the Crown Store will be filled up generously again in August. A spotted Senche-Leopard is the highlight.
Otherwise, there will mainly be costumes in the summer month, which are more for festive occasions. Expect these outfits at the end of August:
And for those who find that too conservative:
For those wondering why it has been so quiet about The Elder Scrolls Online, while everything else is buzzing with gaming: The Elder Scrolls Online was not at Gamescom. The information that they had was released shortly before at Quakecon, when they explained what the future has in store for TESO. A visit to Cologne would not have been worth it.
Much more buzz is expected for The Elder Scrolls Online on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC in September, when Update 7, the Imperial City arrives. It is set to launch on August 31 for PC, September 15 for Xbox One, and September 16 for Playstation. At the moment, the Imperial City is still on the test server.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the level system will be adjusted with the expansion “The Taken King”. What level will veterans start at?
Currently, there is unrest among Destiny players. Because Destiny will change the level system. So far, players level up to level 20 through experience points, after which they must improve their four equipped armor pieces to reach level 34.
With “The Taken King”, players will only be able to level up through experience points. The players’ fear: “Then I’ll drop down to level 20!”
That’s not the case.
Players will be set to the level that corresponds to the light level they achieved with their Guardian. That means: If someone currently has a Guardian at light level 34, they will start at light level 34. However, if a Guardian has been at 34 but has sent the armor to a second character and is now down to level 20, they should also start at level 34 with this Guardian.
With the “Level Boost” for The Taken King, which we recently reported on, players will be able to increase the level of ONE Guardian to a value that allows them to start with the new game content.
The exact level is not yet known. However, players should not have to engage in Year 1 content anymore, but can start directly with Year 2 content. This is intended for both newcomers and players who want to create a second or third character but don’t want to start all over again.
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Light will be a type of gear score, a number that tells you how strong you are
The “light” will not completely disappear from Destiny, but it will become the new “gear score”, an indicator of how strong your equipment is. This was explained by Community Manager DeeJ to the US site IGN. To do this, the values of weapons, armor, and other items will be totaled. With The Taken King, ghost shells and class items will also have values in Destiny.
This way, players can be informed: You are at level 40 and have this gear, these or those activities are suitable for you. Currently, the “light level” affects the damage of players. It can be assumed that the new “light value” will not do that, but will really just be an abstract value to tell players how strong they are; it itself will have no influence on the game. However, confirmation from Bungie is still pending for this assumption.
The Sleeper Simulant will also contribute to your new “light”.
That’s why Destiny needs this “gear score” with the adjustment
Mein MMO believes: To explain the idea behind such a “gear score”: The height of the light is essentially the number that differentiates fresh level 40s from “experienced level 40s” who have already had the opportunity to collect equipment.
So far, Bungie had to assume that even players who had “long been in the game” had not necessarily reached level 34, as they were not playing in groups and thus lacked raid gear (base game), the upgrade materials (Darkness Awaits), or etheric light (House of Wolves). Because level 34 could only be reached through certain activities that required a fixed group – at least at the beginning of each section. So the level served as a sign of how well-equipped a Guardian was.
With the changes, it addresses the idea that every player will eventually reach level 40. Thus, the level no longer has the exact distinction it had in the first year. Therefore, a new distinction is needed: “This is for advanced players who have already collected strong items,” “This is for players who are just relatively new to level 40.”
Oryx is likely to be for level-40 players… but not for completely new level 40 players.
Never again: Forever 29
As an example: Very soon – with such a system – everyone will be at level 40. Even Guardians who are currently not at level 34 but at level 32 because they lack etheric light. Because simply playing, regardless of the content, gives experience points. Currently, level 32 Guardians will be recommended the Prison of Elders at level 32.
With “The Taken King”, all Guardians will be level 40, so a new way must be found to tell players: “This is suitable for you. For the other, you should first get stronger.” For this, there is the new “light” as a gear score.
This is the same system that MMORPGs like World of Warcraft use. One says: 100 is the current maximum level. Anyone who has progressed through the story will reach this. And those who continue to play will gradually find better items. And with the next major content patch, we will not increase the level cap, but rather introduce better items that allow players to “get stronger” and thus achieve a higher gear score.
In relation to Destiny, this could mean that in Year 2 of Destiny, players will remain at level 40. And Bungie will introduce “stronger items” with the upcoming DLCs to increase the gear score. This is currently pure speculation, but these changes would pave the way for it.
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In Blade & Soul , players must decide which side they want to fight for. Will they join the order-obsessed Coelin Order or the freedom-loving Karmin Legion?
Control or Chaos?
Although players in Blade & Soul generally pursue the same goal – to defeat the genre-typical evil forces, they can distinguish themselves from one another by choosing a faction. This not only has story-related reasons but also determines which clans they can join throughout their character’s career. So, let’s take a brief look at the views of the two factions.
The Coelin Order – Order Above All
Hansu is the Jedi Master leader of the Coelin Order.
In a world that has been plagued by war and produced numerous corrupt politicians, the Coelin Order wants to bring about change. The collective pursuit of a better world must continue at all costs. The order does not shy away from simply “removing” corrupt parts of the system and establishing a system of complete control and order. Mutual control is one of the core aspects of this faction, as it allows the corruption to be tracked directly and creates safety for all. The Coelin strive for values such as unity, dignity, and order – as a large collective that strengthens the will of the community and eliminates threats posed by individuals.
The Karmin Legion – Freedom for All!
Sansu leads the Karmin. At least a little bit.
In direct contrast to the Coelin Order stands the Karmin Legion. The members of this faction are tired of a few powerful beings placing themselves above the will of the majority of the people. They regard freedom as the highest good. Both the freedom to create their own place in the world and the freedom to oppose anyone who wants to limit that freedom. They believe that a government is only meaningful if it succeeds in protecting the people – since it has failed to do so, it is of no use anymore.
Especially in the Coelin Order, the Karmin see only another grouping that will repeat the mistakes of the past in the end to grasp for power themselves.
Which faction you ultimately swear allegiance to is, of course, up to you.
With the upcoming addon for World of Warcraft “Legion“, Dalaran returns as the capital. But how does this fit together historically?
No Love for Jaina
What could have motivated Jaina to give up her power in the Council of the Kirin Tor?
With “Legion”, Dalaran will once again become the capital and thus the hub of events for World of Warcraft. However, those who played “Mists of Pandaria” a bit more attentively might start to wonder. Officially, the Horde was banned from Dalaran when the Blood Elves wanted to use their connections to the city’s mages to steal an artifact from the Alliance. Horde players surely remember how they were thrown out of the city by Jaina Proudmoore and all Blood Elves were locked away in a large cleansing operation. The icy lady took a hard stand back then.
In “Legion”, however, Dalaran is once again the capital of both factions. The reason for this is that Jaina is stepping down from her role as leader of the Kirin Tor to make way for Khadgar. Whether this happens voluntarily, is forced by Khadgar and the Council of Six, or if other circumstances (death, madness, chocolate cravings) are responsible is yet to be known.
Dalaran will visually be adjusted. But we will have to wait for the first images.
Even though the “old” Dalaran will remain in Northrend for gameplay reasons, the revised version will naturally have some changes to reflect the transformations of recent years. Among other things, the Violet Hold is also located in Dalaran, which represents one of the dungeons of the addon – of course with new enemies.
In the hack-and-slash Diablo 3, it will soon be back in action. The end of Season 3 and the start of Season 4 are known. The new Patch 2.3.0 is expected in the middle of the month.
Fans of Diablo 3 won’t have to wait much longer for action to return to the somewhat static spectacle. Traditionally, a new season spikes interest in Diablo 3, significantly increasing playtime.
Blizzard has now announced dates:
The current Season 3 is set to end on August 23 at 5:00 PM. That is a Sunday.
The new Season 4 starts on Friday, August 28, at 5:00 PM our time.
Once again, 6 new cards for the upcoming Hearthstone expansion “The Grand Tournament” have been revealed at Gamescom. Almost everyone can marvel at their new class cards …
Plenty of Class Cards
On Paladins, the Warhorse Trainer awaits, which has relatively solid stats of 2/4 for 3 mana. As long as he is on the field, all your Silver Hand recruits gain +1 attack. This is thus an indirect buff for the new Inspiration mechanic, as it encourages the Paladin to use their hero power more often.
Priests finally receive a new healing spell. The Flash Heal costs only 1 mana and heals a whopping 5 health points. In combination with an Auchenai Soulpriest, this can also be used to deal damage. This is mainly meant to increase the importance of minions that activate a certain bonus with a healing effect.
Druids also receive a new spell! For just 1 mana, they can cast Living Roots and choose between 2 effects: They either deal 2 damage or summon 2 Saplings with 1/1. Kripp mentioned possible combinations with the Violet Teacher, as this would ensure the board gets flooded quickly with many minions.
Warlocks receive a small update, as the Fist of Jaraxxus works slightly differently than previous spells. For 4 mana, it deals 4 damage to a random opponent and seems weak at first glance – however, this effect is also triggered when you would have to discard the card (e.g. due to Soulfire or the Succubus).
The Charged Hammer expands the weapon arsenal of Shamans with a powerful new feature. For 4 mana, the hammer has an attack power of 2 and a total of 4 charges. However, the Deathrattle effect replaces the Shaman’s hero power: “Deals 2 damage,” similar to the Priest’s Shadowform. Like his light-casting counterpart, the Shaman must sacrifice his totems for this.
As a small nod to the control deck of the Warriors, who heavily rely on Alexstrasza, they receive Alexstrasza’s Champion as a new minion. With proud 2/3 for only 2 mana, the card is already quite playable, and its Battlecry gives it the special kick: If you have a dragon in hand, the card gains +1 attack and Charge.
What do you think of the new cards and what do you think of the expansion The Grand Tournament?
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In Destiny the first new exotic weapon of the “Taken King” expansion has been introduced: The Sleeper Simulant will be a heavy fusion rifle.
This is the idea behind the new heavy fusion rifle in Destiny
As the first new exotic weapon, Destiny presents the Sleeper Simulant to the US magazine Game Informer and thus to the public. This is the gun, which fans have already seen in a picture of the Collector’s Edition: But it is not a sniper rifle, as one would think, but a heavy fusion rifle.
“Heavy fusion rifle” – what does that mean? It is a fusion rifle (actually a special weapon) in an XXL version, which is used in the slot for heavy weapons. In the article, the weapon is described as a portable rail gun. It has a lot of punch, as it is supposed to compete with rocket launchers and machine guns in Destiny.
Using the Sleeper Simulant, Bungie explains how to design exotic weapons. One wonders: Which of the rules that usually apply should this weapon break?
The Sleeper Simulant is supposed to feel heavy and powerful. The heavy fusion rifle will fire laser beams that bounce off walls and take out multiple enemies.
How to get the Sleeper Simulant
To obtain the weapon in the game, Guardians must find relics of the Golden Age and bring them to the gunsmith. These relics remind him of a long-lost exotic weapon: the Sleeper Simulant. The Guardians begin their journey to assemble the weapon. Bungie has not revealed the individual parts of this questline yet, as it should remain exciting.
In terms of aesthetics, Bungie wanted to represent incredibly advanced technology that is still in its early stages, a first prototype of the future, so to speak. For this, they drew inspiration from earthly examples of such technology: the Mars Rover or the first stealth fighters. These are examples of incredibly impressive technology that is simple, almost primitively designed – without frills and polish.
The Sleeper Simulant in Destiny is designed to fire a shot and then observe how the beam flies through enemies, ricocheting and causing chaos. When the weapon was first tested in the game, it was noticed that players wanted to use it like a “normal” weapon: aiming at enemies and hitting them. It felt heavy and slow. Players quickly backed away from it. Therefore, some fine-tuning needed to be done: especially with the sights. But such a process is something every weapon goes through.
This Youtube video contains 40 seconds of footage of the Sleeper Simulant. The gameplay is from Game Informer, who tried a test run with a yet-to-be-upgraded version of the Sleeper Simulant:
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The features of the Sleeper Simulant with Taken King in Destiny
The Sleeper Simulant will also evolve over time and become stronger in the hands of the Guardians. With one perk, the weapon starts off with four more being unlockable over time.
1. Like every Exotic with Taken King, the Sleeper Simulant starts with a property that is immediately available: This is the penetration and ricochet effect of the projectiles. These can also deal precision hits.
2. The barrel can be upgraded in one of three ways:
With CQB Ballistics – stability bonus
Linear Compensator – range and impact bonus, straighter recoil, reduced stability
Accurized Ballistics – range and impact bonus, better target acquisition, reduced stability
3. Auxiliary perk: “Just a Scratch” – Reduces target distraction from incoming shots while the Guardian aims with the Sleeper Simulant. It is designed to help the Guardian “stay on target” during the long charge time.
4. Stats upgrades:
Speed Reload – faster reload time
Perfect Balance – increases stability
Single Point Sling – brings the weapon to readiness faster, increases handling speed while aiming
5. Exotic perk: Increases the number of ricochets to 5
Blizzard has announced another hero for Heroes of the Storm at Gamescom. She comes from the StarCraft universe and stitches the Terrans together: The Medic.
“Please state the type of medical emergency!”
For a brief moment, viewers of the livestream probably thought it was a joke, but it seems to be true: One of the next heroes in Heroes of the Storm will be the Medic!
Many details about her abilities are of course still unknown, but a few key facts have already been revealed. As expected, she will be a support character and will be able to heal individual targets. The main reason for her appearance is relatively simple: The game needs more support heroes, as the existing ones are often targeted for bans in team leagues, leaving few good alternatives.
In the Medivac, the whole team can be flown around.
However, her ultimate ability drew particular attention: She can summon a Medivac that the entire team can enter to swiftly hover over the battlefield and allow her team to disembark elsewhere. The developers noted that she would have to forgo another heroic ability (likely a healing ability) to do this. Depending on the situation, a Medivac can have devastating effects, especially if one can directly fly to the boss after a short team fight to beat him down.
With Windows 10, Microsoft has introduced crossplay between PC and Xbox One into the discussion and has now opened itself to this idea. However, it seems not far enough yet.
As FFXIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida mentioned in an interview, negotiations with Microsoft about an Xbox One port are still ongoing. However, Final Fantasy XIV also runs on Windows 7 and Windows 8, and there are still concerns about the crossplay between Xbox One and PlayStation consoles. Once Microsoft embraces the idea of crossplay, Square Enix is ready to bring the game to Xbox One.
Yoshida is also keeping an eye on Nintendo’s latest console, Nintendo NX. However, they want to wait to see when the console will be released, how widely it will ultimately be adopted, and how Nintendo feels about crossplay. Negotiations here have not yet begun.
The presentation of the new World of Warcraft addon “Legion” has not only provided new insights but also raised many new questions. One of them is the role of Gul’dan …
Back in Azeroth
Anyone who hasn’t taken a look at the cinematic yet should catch up here. Keep in mind that this is just a snippet of the opening cinematic; the complete version will likely be available much later (possibly at BlizzCon).
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To summarize what was seen: Gul’dan uses Fel magic to free Illidan from his prison. Some may now ask: Wasn’t Illidan dead? While that was thought, Maiev seems to have captured part of his essence – after all, it was her fault that Illidan escaped, so it seemed only logical that she also brought him back.
For all who can’t keep up with the current story: The video takes place in our Azeroth and not some strange parallel universe.At the end of “Warlords of Draenor”, Gul’dan was thrown by Archimonde through a portal – and now we know where to, into the Azeroth of our time. After freeing Illidan from his palace and casually turning the tomb of Sargeras into an interface for many demon portals, he disappears to Suramar, where he will ultimately await us as a raid boss. What exactly Illidan’s role in all this will be remains to be seen.
In the MMO shooter Destiny, additional information about the expansion “The Taken King” has emerged. It is now known how Bungie plans to alleviate the overcrowded vault and further details on how the developers intend to improve the overall player experience.
It is becoming clear that the expansion “The Taken King” is much more than just a “DLC”; rather, a comprehensive overhaul of numerous systems is on the way. Currently, journalists from the US magazine “Game Informer” have had access to the game. They are raving, however: Bungie is currently “under-promoting” the expansion.
This article will discuss the intricacies of the expansion, which will primarily be found in the daily lives of the Guardians. These are known as quality-of-life improvements, enhancing comfort.
This is far from everything that is coming with The Taken King; it is only part of it.
Ghost Shells and Subclass Quests Come with The Taken King
It is indeed said that new Ghost shells will find their way into the game. They will be modifiable just like class items, armor, and weapons, influencing the power of the Guardian
As part of the “questification” of Destiny, existing content has been revamped. Thus, the two “old” subclasses will also receive a backstory, told in the form of a quest series
The three new specs come with their own quests – Guardians will have to earn access to this knowledge
Will swords come as a new type of weapon? Or rather flamethrowers? Or something entirely different?
New Weapon Type and Utilization for Used Weapons in Destiny
Eris Morn is supposed to send players on a quest series, at the end of which awaits a forgotten weapon type
Emotes can now be equipped
The interface has been revamped so that one can see at a glance what type of damage the weapons deal
The interface now informs more clearly how strength, intellect, and discipline affect Destiny
Items that are no longer needed can be used to enhance an item of the same type
This is How Bungie Wants to Alleviate the Vault in Destiny
No longer does the class item determine which faction one collects reputation for, instead Guardians commit to one of the factions in Destiny and collect reputation for that faction until they switch to another
Grace in the Crucible and Better Rewards
In the Crucible, alongside the two already known new modes Rift (Capture the Flag) and Mayhem (Supers and abilities have reduced cooldown), the new mode “Zone Control” will be added, where kills will not score points; only controlling certain areas will yield results
With a new grace regulation, Crucible matches will end early if one side is dominating
Players are to receive 5 weekly bounties. Upon completing these 5, they will receive a large 6th bounty, which may offer exotic or legendary items as rewards; daily bounties should be manageable more quickly
Strikes and Missions
Once the 8 new story missions in PvE are completed, which are said to take relatively long, Guardians will begin a new series that is significantly harder and leads to locations like the Glass Vault
For the strikes, they aim to increase replayability by making them more varied and occasionally varying patterns, even the story is to reveal new details upon replaying
In recent days, further news have already surfaced, you can find them on our Destiny theme page or in the coming days on our website as we attempt to untangle this information jumble.
However, this will not fully quench the thirst for information among players: Bungie already expects that many questions will remain and intends to answer them in streams. Even if players would like to know everything that awaits them on September 15, it seems a wish that will not be fulfilled. Questions will remain open, but hopefully, they will gradually decrease.
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In Korea, the action MMORPG Asker Online, formerly known as Black Sheep, has just completed its final 3-day testing phase and is approaching release.
Asker belongs to the flavor of action MMORPGs that Koreans enjoy, featuring a “flashy” combat system that provides real action on the screen. It is currently being produced by Neowiz, which has a mega seller with Crossfire. Here is a trailer showing the 12 boss battles from Asker:
http://youtu.be/Wl1RfYMsguo
In Europe, the flashy “action MMORPG” genre is still somewhat niche. While Tera is already a AAA representative, other games with this design philosophy are only set to arrive in the coming months and years. However, there are already many Asian imports of this kind that haven’t quite captivated the western audience yet, at least not in the MMORPG segment. Asker is often compared to Vindictus, a typical representative of this specific niche..
Whether it can establish itself in the West in the long term is currently uncertain. It will also likely depend on the success of Blade and Soul in the West whether Asker will ever receive a West release and if we will get to play it here. At the moment, only a Chinese version is confirmed outside of Korea.
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The three different types of Hunters in World of Warcraft: Legion
And indeed, as the developers now confirmed in an interview: The Survival Hunter will become a melee class in World of Warcraft: Legion with a pet by its side.
The Beast Master Hunter remains as it currently is: a ranged fighter with a wild animal.
The Marksmanship Hunter will lose its wild animal and will play as it currently does with the special talent “Lone Wolf”: without a pet.
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The Crew, the open-world racer from Ubisoft, is receiving a host of new features with the “Wild Run” expansion, and a graphical overhaul.
The Crew aims to become a spectacle with Wild Run: Monster trucks are coming, with the “Summit” acting as a sort of festival for PS enthusiasts, there will be dragsters, motorcycles, plenty of new vehicles, everything that today’s petrol junkie desires: Here, we’ve already introduced Wild Run and the new features of The Crew.
And there’s even a graphical overhaul on top of that. You can see the effects in the trailer for “Wild Run.” The expansion is set to release on 17.11.
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Not only fans of the classic Ragnarok Online are interested in the MMORPG Tree of Savior and want to know how the online game plays. 5,000 chosen ones now have the chance to find out.
Tree of Savior is considered the unofficial successor to Ragnarok Online. This is because the team consists of former developers of the classic, with Ragnarok Online creator Hakkyu Kim at the helm, and the gameplay specifically appeals to fans of Ragnarok Online. Additionally, it visually appears as a natural evolution. However, since Tree of Savior has only been in a Korean beta so far, many Western players are wondering how the MMORPG plays and how much Ragnarok Online is really in it.
Closed Beta for a few players
The English closed beta has now started via Steam. 5,000 players will have the opportunity to test the MMO and experience how it plays. Since the beta is already running, there are also some opinions about it. Tree of Savior is said to actually “feel” and play like Ragnarok Online. Starting classes are available: Swordsman, Archer, Wizard, and Cleric. These can be further developed through six ranks and 11 advanced classes.
However, players must decide during the game how they want to develop their character, as not every class is available in every development branch. Therefore, those who need more character slots to try out new classes can expand their hut with real money, gaining more space for new heroes.
Ragnarok Online in new
With your hero, you set out to explore the world and fight monsters, just as one knows from Ragnarok Online. While the Korean version can only be played with a keyboard, the English version has implemented optional mouse controls. There are many boss opponents in the world that should only be attacked in groups, and throughout the story, players also participate in instance battles, although instances are supposed to remain the exception. Additionally, some classes can summon boss opponents as companions, which is why players need to collect so-called boss cards.
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PvP is also possible, but not in the open game world. You can enhance your equipment using an anvil, and it is also possible to embed gems that provide bonuses. Your enhanced weapons and armors can be sold through an auction house. However, it is generally said to be very difficult to earn money in the game.
The developers are currently testing Tree of Savior in the English version via Steam, but apparently there are no plans to release the game internationally. Therefore, they are currently looking for publishers. For this reason, it is still uncertain when the MMORPG will be released in the West.
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“Unstoppable” is a talent of the Striker that he can choose in his skill tree. If this talent already comes from the helmet, there’s still room for another one like Shoulder Charge or “Juggernaut”. “Unstoppable” makes the Titan harder to eliminate when using his Fist of Havoc, suffering barely any damage in his super.
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Is the helmet Eternal Warrior worth it for Strikers in PvE and PvP?
The helmet is, as most experts agree, unfortunately a bit boring overall. While the stats are well distributed, those who absolutely want to play “unstoppable” as a Striker can simply choose the talent normally.
The only real advantage would be that in addition to the “Unstoppable” you could also use the shoulder charge. In PvE, the shoulder charge is not a tremendously strong option that one wants to use constantly. One better stays away from tougher enemies where it matters – and if one still wants to use the shoulder charge in Destiny, one might as well wear the Wanderer’s Strides.
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In PvP, however, the combination of “Unstoppable” and “Shoulder Charge” can bring significantly more. Unfortunately, here “Feedback Fence” is a redundant exotic perk. Exotic items in Destiny simply cannot afford such luxuries, as there is too much strong competition – like the Ruinswing or the Healing Armor.
It remains to be said: The helmet “Eternal Warrior” in Destiny should primarily be bought for its look. It is a really good-looking helmet with only mediocre properties. And that simply isn’t good enough today, or what do you think?
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