The MMO shooter Destiny is a guest at E3 and will provide information, probably about the next expansion. But when?
We know there will be information from Bungie about Destiny at E3. The question at the moment is: When? They announced the date of June 16, US time, which would be tomorrow.
However, it seems that a schedule is taking shape:
At 11:40 PM (our time) late Tuesday evening, they have a 20-minute appearance on the US site IGN. This might be where the new expansion is presented for the first time.
In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday at 2:00 AM, they have a half-hour appearance at Gamespot. Here there could be additional information.
Regardless of where exactly the important information will come from, it is already clear: It will happen on the night of Tuesday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 17.
However, it could also be that there will be some initial information Tuesday morning. Perhaps Destiny is a guest at Sony. Their press conference takes place in the night from Monday to Tuesday at 3:00 AM. It could happen, but it might not.
Everyone expects information about Destiny’s “The Taken King”
Everyone actually expects that they will present the next expansion “The Taken King”. There have already been some leaks beforehand: The expansion will cost 40 dollars, introduce three new subclasses, and it will be against Crota’s father Oryx, and so on. For now, everything is still speculation, which will soon be either dispelled or confirmed.
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In the SF-MMO Star Trek Online, new Tier 6 heavy destroyers are available for players with a lifetime subscription or 1,000 days of paid gameplay. At the same time, there is a deal making the lifetime subscription cheaper.
“Lifetime subscriptions” or “Life-Time subscriptions” are a deal often offered to players by Free2Play companies. For a princely sum, you can get a lifetime subscription and no longer worry about monthly payments. Hopefully, the game lasts for a while.
For these lifetime subscribers or for players who have paid for 1000 days, Cryptic now has a “new” offer in Star Trek Online. There are fresh heavy destroyers for all 3 factions of Tier 6. As the US MMO site Massively Overpowered writes, they were needed after the last “exclusive heavy destroyers” were no longer really special.
Additionally, there is currently a “special offer” for players who also want a lifetime subscription. For around 145 Euros, you can get it.
The three ships are:
For the Federation: Heavy Manticore Destroyer
For the Klingons: Heavy Duvqu’ Destroyer
And for the Romulans: Heavy Dineas Warbird Destroyer
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The MOBA League of Legends has a passionate cosplay scene and a penchant for quirky skins of its champs. What happens when both come together?
With skins, Free2Play games like League of Legends earn their bread and a little extra topping. The more popular a skin, the more players buy it, and the further to the right the commas shift in the balance sheets. This ensures that this “cash element” makes skins a playground for creatives in games, where one can live out even the craziest ideas – in the hope that fans will like it.
The MOBA League of Legends is considered a pioneer on the skin front, as its iconic heroes deserve something special. The LoL cosplay scene readily embraces this and showcases some of the quirkiest skins in “flesh and blood.”
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The fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online had a showcase during Bethesda’s presentation at E3. There, they showed what awaits players in 2015.
Bethesda opened the big E3 conference last night. The focus was on Fallout 4 (Release: November 10), but The Elder Scrolls Online also had a segment. Game Director Matt Firor couldn’t be there live, as he and the team are still busy with the console launch. Millions of players are currently exploring Tamriel, it was said.
However, they sent this trailer announcing what will happen this year in The Elder Scrolls Online on PC, Mac, Playstation 4, and Xbox One:
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Additionally, they are working on numerous other features that they want to add to the already rich and full world.
“The Imperial City is not that far away”
Later, the German Community Manager Kai Schober gave a hint to soothe some grumpy fans who had expected more: “The Imperial City is not that far away.” The actual stars in the first reactions from fans were other things anyway. A few were quite excited about the “bear mounts” on reddit.
A lot is already known about the “Imperial City”, which will be a central part of Cyrodiil, the PvP zone. The faction with the most castles will have access to the Imperial City. There will be quests and PvE rewards in the Imperial City itself. It should really be worth going there for adventures.
From today on, it begins! The first press conferences at the E3 gaming fair start, and we can expect initial information about new games.
The big developers and publishers present their new games at press conferences, which are held even before the actual start of E3. We want to give you a little overview of these conferences that you can follow in live streams.
Bethesda – The Imperial City is coming closer, TESO showed a trailer
Today at 7 p.m. PST (4 a.m. our time), Bethesda Softworks held the first press conference. At this event, the company notably presented the single-player RPG Fallout 4 in more detail, which will be released on November 10 of this year. Additionally, they also showcased the first Ego multiplayer shooter Doom and announced the stealth-action game Dishonored 2.
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As previously announced, there was also new information about the future of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. A trailer was released that shows, among other things, the upcoming Imperial City, and players can also look forward to bear mounts soon. We will report separately on this later in the day. Interesting: A digital card game has also been announced. With “The Elder Scrolls Legends,” Bethesda is answering Hearthstone.
Microsoft – Halo and more
On Monday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. PST (6:30 p.m. our time), the press conference by Microsoft follows. No MMORPGs are expected; instead, news about the Halo and Gears of War series as well as Rise of the Tomb Raider. There is also supposed to be a secret game from Rare shown.
Electronic Arts – Star Wars Battlefront Gameplay and SWTOR Add-on
Also on Monday at 1 p.m. PST (10 p.m. our time), Electronic Arts will hold a press conference. In addition to the obligatory new EA sports games, the new Mass Effect 4 will be shown for the first time. EA also has a new version of the online shooter Star Wars Battlefront and a new expansion for SWTOR in tow and will showcase the new game in the Mirror’s Edge series. Whether there will be any more surprises remains to be seen.
Ubisoft – Finally more on The Division
At 3 p.m. PST on Monday (12 a.m. our time), the press conference of Ubisoft follows. Fans expect information about the MMO The Division, the tactical action game Rainbow Six Siege, and the Assassin’s Creed series. A mysterious game called Hero will also be shown, and Ubisoft has always been good for surprises, which is why at least one more game is expected to be announced, which many believe to be Watch Dogs 2.
Sony – Uncharted 4 and The Last Guardian?
The last press conference on Monday is held by Sony at 6 p.m. PST (Tuesday morning at 3 a.m. our time). Gamers are looking forward to new material on Uncharted 4 and hopefully also to a new announcement of The Last Guardian.
Nintendo – Hoping for surprises as well
On Tuesday at 9 a.m. PST (6 p.m. our time), Nintendo will hold its press conference. Announced games will be shown. It is not known whether there will also be surprises.
Square Enix – Final Fantasy
At 10 a.m. PST (7 p.m. our time, Tuesday), the press conference of Square Enix finally follows. It was stated in advance that there would be nothing new to see regarding the role-playing game Final Fantasy XV. Instead, we can expect information about the action RPG Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Additionally, the Heavensward add-on for the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV will be shown. Fans are likely to hope in vain for a remake or sequel to the classic Final Fantasy VII – but hope, as we know, dies last.
On June 16, the E3 officially starts and will open its doors for gamers and press representatives until June 18. Many smaller companies will also be present and present new games. Among them, there will certainly also be many hidden gems. We will, of course, keep you updated primarily about the MMOs that will be shown and introduced at E3! Until then, check out Nico’s post: What can we MMO players expect at E3?
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Trials of Osiris are particularly popular. Because when they are good, they are really good.
An intense gaming experience like never before in Destiny has been promised by Bungie with the Trials of Osiris. And even though there are some issues with lags, perceived cheaters, unbalanced weapons and the like, one thing remains clear: If the Trials of Osiris are good, then they are really good. It is four versus four in the decisive round between two evenly matched teams. One mistake can and will decide victory or defeat.
This match has more twists than an M. Night Shyamalan movie and is sure to bring a smile to the face of every Crucible fan – or maybe even give a little goosebumps.
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The new game mode “Cards Chaos”, which will expand HearthStone in the next few days, brings some fresh cards into play. They are probably not going to be available in regular matches, but they are worth a look.
Dragons, Bombs, and a Big Giant
At first glance, it’s clear that the new cards will shake up the usual rules of Hearthstone a bit. They are overpowered but will likely lead to exciting and unusual matches – and that in the new mode Cards Chaos. These cards are currently not in the game but were discovered by data miners in the latest patch.
One example is the dragon Vaelastrasz, which boasts impressive stats of 7/7 for 6 mana and reduces the cost of all cards of the owner by 3. If you don’t remove this fiery colleague from the board within a turn or silence him, a quick defeat is imminent. Essentially, an Emperor Thaurissan on steroids.
The living bomb also promises to be an exciting mechanic. For 3 mana, an opponent’s minion is “cursed” and explodes in the next turn for 5 damage to ALL enemies. The owner of the cursed minion has to get rid of it quickly and send it to its death in a kamikaze manner. It’s unfortunate that this is not an official Mage card…
The new giant Golemagg resembles the molten giants more than just a little. No wonder, as he is actually their boss. The 20/20 creature costs a whopping 50 mana, but gets cheaper for every point of damage the player’s hero has taken. Under normal circumstances, the giant can hardly be played – unless the player heroes suddenly have more than 30 health points.
A new weapon, the legendary hand of Ragnaros, Sulfuras, will appear in Cards Chaos. When its durability runs out, the hero power deals 8 damage to a random enemy. By the way, 6 hits with 2 damage for only 2 mana are also not to be despised.
The current patch has also introduced more cards into the game, such as a spell for 0 mana that grants the player 100 armor. It is currently assumed that these cards are only used for internal testing purposes. The developers have also created cards that can now be seen in the credits – these, of course, cannot be used in regular play either.
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, short E3, is just around the corner: From June 16 to 18, major publishers will showcase where gaming is headed… but is there anything for us MMO fans? What will Ubisoft, Activision, Bethesda, EA, and Blizzard present?
Ubisoft: Sequels plus new franchise
The publisher Ubisoft announced in advance that three games will be presented or showcased in more detail at E3. These include, besides the sequels Assassin’s Creed Syndicate and Watch Dogs 2, the NextGen MMO: The Division.
All three games contain role-playing elements. While I feel the Assassin’s Creed franchise has been heavily mined – comparisons with the Call of Duty series are loud – Watch Dogs 2 may have learned from the mistakes of the first part. However, whether the game can position itself as a competitor to GTA is unlikely.
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The most interesting announcement for MMO players is The Division, a role-playing shooter set in a post-apocalyptic New York City. Ubisoft indicated there will be a first playable version of the game. Will it deliver on its promise? It should please PC players, as a real blockbuster in the shooter MMO genre is still missing. But there should finally be a rival for the console giant Destiny. As is well known, competition invigorates the business.
Is Activision unveiling the Destiny expansion?
Activision probably won’t show any new burner this year. Instead, as already mentioned, it will rely on the tried and true: Call of Duty. Rather uninteresting for role players. Nevertheless, Activision should not be written off this year, as rumors suggest that a announcement of a major Destiny expansion is coming. Although these are still rumors, if not now, when will the presentation with the name come? E3 offers a good platform for Activision to announce the expansion of the console MMO.
Well, there isn’t much more to expect for the MMO fan. In addition to Guitar Hero Live, something about Skylanders 2015 is likely to be presented. That’s right, it’s the game with the collectible figures.
Bethesda brings back the apocalypse
Many fans of the series jumped for joy a few days ago: Fallout 4 has been officially confirmed. Unfortunately, it is not a Fallout MMO, as some had expected or even wished. Whether there will be a multiplayer component is still unclear – perhaps Bethesda will reveal more at E3.
What will there be for The Elder Scrolls Online? Statistics on player numbers and sales could be conceivable. However, the focus will be on announcements for the immediate future. In recent months, there has been largely silence regarding the planned game content and the DLC. At E3, the information dams should break.
EA delights role players
EA will present three games related to role-playing. If Fallout fans jumped with joy, Mass Effect fans will surely have shed a tear or two of happiness. EA wants to present something new about the sci-fi role-playing game in line with E3.
Okay, Mirrors Edge is not necessarily known as a role-playing game, but it still offers some game elements that MMO players could enjoy. The predecessor was definitely a great game for a quick play. The first part of the action-adventure is now seven years old, so it’s time to work on a sequel.
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What all MMO players are of course expecting from EA at E3 are more information about the biggest SWTOR expansion to date and gameplay videos for the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront. Coinciding with the release of the seventh Star Wars film, a reboot of the multiplayer shooter series Star Wars Battlefront will be made available. A look at our Star Wars Battlefront theme page reveals that a lot has already been announced. However, we are still waiting for meaningful gameplay scenes. This should finally happen at E3.
Is Blizzard unveiling a new WoW expansion?
This time, Blizzard has also secured its own place at E3. The rumor mill is boiling: New WoW expansion? Concrete release info for Overwatch? New heroes or game modes for HotS? Something again about Diablo 3?
It would indeed be possible to announce an expansion for World of Warcraft, even though this would be somewhat unusual outside of BlizzCon. A final release date for the Starcraft 2 expansion Legacy of the Void is also being discussed. Blizzard, as always, remains tight-lipped until the last minute.
What else is there?
Those were just a part of the announcements from the major publishers. However, much more will be seen at E3, such as a possible Dark Souls 3. The name “Dark Soul” makes casual players sweat, as it is one of the toughest role-playing series at the moment. Let’s see what the guys from From Software will present to us. And Square Enix will likely reveal the final details on Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward in a new producer letter.
After a long time, ArenaNet is represented again at E3. There is also a very good reason for that: The promotional drum for the upcoming Guild Wars 2 expansion named Heart of Thorns needs to be rolled out. Much has been said and written about the expansion. In the Closed Beta, I was able to take a first look at the Revenant class and the new world. Only about guild halls has been kept silent until the last moment. Now they want to show them. Moreover, some players are also expecting the announcement of a release date.
Did we forget anything? What presentations, announcements, or rumors interest you the most? Do you want to follow the announcements live? Then we recommend our E3 schedule.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny exotic armor pieces can have different values in intellect, strength, and discipline. What are the maximum values with House of Wolves?
Exotic armor pieces are nearly identical. But only “nearly” and it is this “nearly” that this article is about.
An exotic helmet like the “Achylophagen Symbiont” of the Hunter always has the same properties and always the same status value. In the case of the Symbiont, that is “discipline.”
However, this value in discipline can vary in height. If Xur sells an Achylophagen Symbiont, each of these helmets at the same light level has the same value. It is the same outcome. From an Engram though, as a strike, nightfall, crucible reward, or from a boss encounter, other “Achylophagen Symbionts” can drop that may have a higher or lower value in discipline.
This value in discipline moves within very specific parameters (i.e., between a minimum and a maximum value). This range varies depending on the type of armor piece. Moreover, many of the new exotic armor pieces not only have one value but several. For these types of armor pieces (we refer to them as split-items) different parameters apply.
And these parameters can be quite broadly defined. For instance, it is assumed that chest armors can have values ranging between 102 and 181. It is therefore worth paying attention to obtaining an armor piece with the “highest” value possible.
What do the values intellect, strength, and discipline bring in Destiny?
The magical value that Guardians need to aim for remains at 272. With this value, one receives a 100% bonus for the respective stat. Beyond this value, additional points do not yield any benefit.
For those who reach 272 intellect, they receive their super every 3:55 minutes instead of only every 5:30. The super meter fills up twice as fast through kills.
At 272 discipline, a Guardian throws grenades every 27 seconds instead of just once a minute.
With 272 strength, a player reaches the full 100% bonus and therefore has only 31 seconds cooldown instead of 69 seconds.
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We differentiate between “pure” (only one value) and “split” (multiple values). The maximum values for armor pieces with light 42 are:
For chest armors (pure) at 181. Chest armors (split) at 103 for the individual value. The only exotic chest armor with a split value are the new robes for the Warlock.
For gloves (pure) at 120. Gloves (split) at 68 or 69. Exotic gloves with split values are: The claws of Ahamkara and the new items Handcuffs of Nothing for the Warlock and ACD/0 Feedback Fence for the Titan.
For helmets (pure) at 135 or 136. Helmets (split) at 77. Exotic helmets with split values are: For the Hunter ATS/8 Arachnid, for the Titan Eternal Warrior; the Obsidian Will and The Ram for the Warlock.
For boots (pure) 166. No boots with split values are known.
For the article, we again used the measurements of the reddit user aWrySharK. He collects on reddit the maximum values of the individual armor piece types from the community. For the values of the split gloves and those of the pure helmets, it is still uncertain. By calculations, it should be the higher value, but so far, only the lower value has been found or not all outcomes with the maximum value have been found yet.
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Actually, this information was probably meant to be saved for E3, but then they let the Bantha out of the bag too early: The next addon for Star Wars: The Old Republic could bring groundbreaking changes. At least in terms of story.
The Empire of Zakuul
Did Revan actually initiate the end of the galaxy…?
On BioWare’s official website for the MMO, a lot of exciting details about the upcoming expansion “Knights of the Fallen Empire” were briefly visible. What came to light there could shake the galaxy to its core: The war is over, as our characters are now “veterans of the great galactic war”. But that’s just the beginning of the fun!
A new, third faction enters the scene, the “Empire of Zakuul” under the leadership of the immortal Emperor Valkorion. Because too many cooks spoil the broth, the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic are swiftly destroyed. In the new storyline, players can make significant decisions for the future of their former factions and support… or betray both old and new friends.
Another important detail is the cost of the largest addon to date: Anyone who subscribes on or after October 27 will receive the expansion for free. And those who subscribe between July 31 and October 19 will secure early access.
Is this already the release date for the SWTOR expansion Knights of the Fallen Empire?
The release date would thus be October 27, with the “early release” being October 20, 2015.
However, none of this information is official yet, so it should be taken with caution. After E3, we will know more, as a new cinematic is also rumored to be revealed then…
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In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the influx seems to be greater than expected. Already, two new PvP campaigns have been launched.
It seems to be becoming apparent that The Elder Scrolls Online is doing well on consoles at least initially regarding sales, exceeding Zenimax’s expectations. Exact numbers are not known, but Zenimax mentioned “millions” of new players welcomed to Tamriel. Though this has some negative repercussions, there are login issues. In the long term, however, this should be good for the game’s development.
Meanwhile, there is also reassurance, stating that the login problems on the European mega-servers have been resolved.
There are no numbers, but it seems that The Elder Scrolls Online is being received better on consoles than it was on PC back then
The current influx on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One is so large in PvP that it has been decided to open two new “campaigns.” These are essentially “further copies” of the PvP zone Cyrodiil, where players from the three warring factions fight against each other. Since The Elder Scrolls Online only has mega-servers outside of Cyrodiil, this decision is roughly equivalent to what other MMORPGs refer to with the announcement “We’re opening new servers.”
With the PC version, Zenimax did not open any additional campaigns at release and later significantly reduced the number of campaigns as players focused on a few campaigns and the mass “got lost” on the rest. However, at that time, there were also clearly more campaigns than at the console launch now.
The first new campaign “Versidue-Shae” opened on Friday, and the latest is called “Juliek.” It launched yesterday. Both campaigns have a five-day duration until reset and are aimed at “non-veteran characters” on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Interestingly, they open on both the PS4 and Xbox One mega-server. It seems that The Elder Scrolls Online is doing well on both consoles.
In Blizzard’s online card game Hearthstone , the new alternative to the mage Jaina Proudmoore has been introduced: It is the cornerstone of the entire Warcraft franchise, Medivh.
At Blizzard, they have decided to offer new alternative heroes for initially 3 classes. These come with emotes, animations, and a new card back, costing about 9 euros each. For warriors, it will be Magni Bronzebeard, for hunters Alleria Windrunner, and for mages, it will be Medivh. He is, so to speak, the cornerstone of the entire Warcraft franchise.
The first Warcraft, a strategy game, was originally supposed to be a “Warhammer” license, which could have utilized the background story. However, that fell through at the last moment, and Blizzard had to come up with its own backstory to justify the conflict between orcs and humans. Somehow, years later, Medivh was created from this with his complex story as a demon-possessed mage.
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Recently, in the MMORPG World of Warcraft , things have been turbulent. The community is upset about a multitude of issues. During a Q&A session, the responsible parties clarified some points.
The mood in World of Warcraft has been rather negative since the beginning of 2015. There are many little things that annoy players. After many jumped back into the adventure with Warlords of Draenor in November, perhaps completing the best leveling phase in the history of WoW, not much followed except for problems. The concepts showed weaknesses, and long-term motivation evaporated from WoW.
Lead developer Ion Hazzikostas now answered fans’ questions. We summarize the most important points for you, referring to a transcript by mmo-champion.
Twitter, 6.1, and the selfie camera
Some players were upset about the 6.1 update: They felt too little “content” had come. Selfie cameras or Twitter integration did not fit WoW. Hazzikostas said:
After the expansion, a holiday phase began at Blizzard; they wanted to add some little things beforehand, but they should have preferred to call the 6.1 patch 6.05.
Both Twitter and the S.E.L.F.I.E. camera were small projects handled by a few developers who managed this alongside their regular tasks, which did not prevent other game content from being developed.
Garrisons a problem in Warlords of Warcraft
Garrisons indeed pose a problem because much that used to happen in the outside world of World of Warcraft now functions in the garrison. It was actually intended as game content to fill small sessions of a few minutes. However, players spend a lot of time in the garrison because it is the path of least resistance.
Especially gathering professions have suffered because players no longer venture out into the world but find everything in the garrison. Through the garrison, one does not feel like a craftsman, but like a collector of daily items. Additionally, players being able to acquire gear from raids also turned out to be a problem. When players arrived at the raid, they often already had the gear.
Flying in Draenor was also a hotly debated topic internally. They were relatively balanced until the end, but the majority advocated for a flying ban. After the fans’ reaction, it became clear that a compromise would be sought.
This should now also serve as a model for future expansions: Those who thoroughly explore the world on foot will also be able to take to the skies.
The relevant ability will not come immediately with patch 6.2, but that is just a technical issue; they do not want to delay it unnecessarily, but rather bring it as early as possible.
Dailies, instances, and reputation in Warlords of Draenor
Hazzikostas also admits difficulties with the reputation factions, instances, and daily quests.
The reputation factions were introduced as one of the last things. They really didn’t want them; in the end, they turned out to be pure mob grinds with weak rewards. The new reputation factions in 6.2 are supposed to be significantly better.
A similar problem existed with daily quests in 6.0. They wanted to move away from the overdose in Mists of Pandaria and create more freedom. They shifted from story quests to a model where one had to ensure order in an “area”. But this also removed the “story” behind the daily quests, making them seem arbitrary, and players had no connection to them.
The instances in Warlords of Draenor were great, but they did not offer players a reason to visit them repeatedly.
And this is how we see it…
Mein MMO believes: Hazzikostas sees the problems just as clearly and sharply, if not even more so than the players.
Especially dailies, reputation factions, crafting, and instances were the backbone of the “everyday WoW” outside of raids. Each of these points has drastically changed with Warlords of Draenor, such that it no longer creates a “long-term connection”.
However, the statement regarding patch 6.1 does seem a bit strange. Apparently, Blizzard still does not have the schedules completely under control. If they would have preferred to call patch 6.1 patch 6.05, then we would still be 7 months later without the first major patch for WoW. However: It feels exactly like that. And that cannot have been the plan for World of Warcraft and Blizzard.
While everything is “running”, and the second raid appeared on time and as planned, it is still strange that they found no opportunity to adjust for problems over 7 months.
The problems that Hazzikostas analyzes have not just been present since yesterday; they have been relevant for many months. Reducing or strengthening the Apexis crystal rewards or creating incentives for instances are not things that necessarily needed to be part of a major patch. This could have been done as early as February or March.
In any case, the fault analysis is solid; Blizzard has some solutions ready with 6.2. We’ll see how they play out in practice.
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This weekend, Trials of Osiris is active in Destiny: It’s going into the Cauldron, a close-quarters map.
No one can say that Trials of Osiris is always the same. Last week, snipers were in demand at Widow’s Court, this time the map roulette landed on “The Cauldron”. It’s a relatively tight and small map, with closing doors that reduce the combat area and sight lines.
Considered the new top shotgun …
Therefore, this week, hand cannons and scout rifles are favored in the primary slots, while shotguns are recommended as special weapons. And there are quite a few strong weapons. Additionally, handling grenades proves to be a key skill in tight spaces. Those who can play around corners can reliably catch enemies and prepare a storm of attack. Anyone who insists on using a sniper rifle must coordinate well with their teammates to take advantage of open doors.
In the video, Nexxos introduces you to the Crucible map “The Cauldron” and provides some tips on what to pay attention to during Trials of Osiris:
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The keyword according to Nexxos this week is “flank,” it’s essential to get into close combat, surprise the opponent, preferably strike from a blind spot and quickly build pressure to overwhelm the enemies. You can split into two groups, one flanks while two come from the front, or use similar formations.
Communication and reviving fallen teammates are also important here. Good “map knowledge” is advantageous, as it allows predicting the enemies’ movements, making victory almost certain.
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A reddit user has created a detailed map of the Cauldron and found names for the individual areas, making it easier for players to orient themselves and communicate within the team.
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Over the past few years, the topic surrounding video games has changed significantly. I do not mean any game trends, genres, or virtual reality gimmicks – no! I mean gaming itself.
It undergoes a huge image transformation, which positively affects us gamers. Since video games have existed, the community has been struggling with typical clichés like: “Gaming is boring”, “that’s only for kids”, or “only freaks/nerds play that”. But how should outsiders know any better when mainstream media portrays gamers as aimless, unwashed, pale, and lonely? Yet slowly but surely, a change in mindset is occurring within society.
A significant contribution to this transformation is made by eSports and streaming platforms like Twitch. With massive tournaments, prize money in the millions, and a global audience, “gaming” is becoming a cultural asset with a cool factor.
The Power of eSports
Soccer has the Bundesliga, football has the NFL, and gamers have the ESL. eSports is the abbreviation for “electronic sports” and refers to competitive playing of computer and video games. One might assume this is a league for extraordinary super nerds, but the opposite is true. Those who make it to one of the top teams in the ESL can make a living from their passion, and often quite well.
Prize distributions in the millions have become standard, and that’s not all: Major publishers like Riot from League of Legends hold their own tournaments with even higher prize pools. Winners are not only rewarded with a lot of money but also lucrative advertising and sponsorship contracts that secure a steady income. Although eSports is still not classified as a sport by the German Olympic Sports Confederation, this does not hinder the success of pro gamers.
Gaming as a Profession
The more popular a sport is, the more money can be made from it. And if I earn something, then I am not unemployed; I have a job. Thus, the term “ProGamer” is not a title in a role-playing game, but a type of “profession”. An annual income of €100,000 is not uncommon. The sum consists of contracts with advertising partners and sponsors, as well as merchandise.
Other attractive jobs await in the gaming scene. In addition to typical professions like game developer, designer, or Mein MMO editor, eSports also offers opportunities for a professional career. All professional teams in the leagues have managers, coaches, strategists, and even sports psychologists who support the entire venture in the professional realm of computer gaming.
A Career Ending Does Not Necessarily Mean Bankruptcy
However, one should be aware that the career as a ProGamer does not last as long as, for example, the already short career of a soccer player. Furthermore, it can happen that a game falls out of fashion, and though you are still good, no one is interested.
However, all players and teams in eSports and the realm of professional gaming have sponsorship and advertising contracts with high-profile companies like Intel, Razer, or Logitech. If you manage to navigate your career wisely and build a network within the sponsors, you can secure a good job with a former partner even after your career ends. Or you can pass on your experiences as a coach or manager to other teams.
You Can Even Study Computer Games
Head to the library and study for the subject “Gaming”!
It is now even possible to study computer science. The University of Bayreuth is offering the computer science course for the first time in the winter semester of 2015/16. However, anyone who thinks that this means gaming all day is mistaken. It is about the science behind the medium of video games. Similar to cultural and literary studies, the game only serves as a basis for analysis. Is this perhaps another indication that video games are encountering cultural acceptance? I do not know…
Online Games – A Spectator Sport?
No matter if League of Legends, Dota 2, Smite, or CS:Go – all these online games fill entire stadiums with supporters and fans. Even at home in front of the screens, it’s a state of emergency: Live broadcasts of the games are watched millions of times. Yes, there’s even public viewing now. The PC games that were once mocked have become a successful spectator sport. They evoke emotions and bring crowds of fans to a boil.
From Super Nerd to Superstar
Long gone are the days when the word “gamer” conjured up images of a nerdy, rebellious PC freak who dives into a virtual game world for hours in his parents’ basement. The super nerds are now multi-millionaire superstars in the scene with villas and pools in their gardens. Instead of World of Warcraft posters, the walls of pro gamers are adorned with lingerie and swimwear from groupies. A prime example is former League of Legends pro Ocelot. He is a kind of figurehead of the LoL scene and has built a small empire through savvy self-marketing.
There are also stars and celebrities among gamers
Although he never won a title with his team SK Gaming in the big tournaments, he basks in fame and glory. He not only disproves the stereotype of the ugly nerd but also demonstrates the true qualities of a businessman. His own shoe and sock collection, sponsorship and advertising contracts, tons of merchandise, and his own League of Legends team that he personally manages. On the side, he is also a successful streamer.
Twitch.tv Offers Space for Showmen, Professionals, and Everyone
Twitch is far from being a nerdy TV format for gaming freaks: With 100 million viewers who follow the streams for 16 billion minutes every month, gaming is becoming a ratings hit. In addition to countless games, all major tournaments in the scene are broadcast live. Anyone with the desire and a stable internet connection can share their gaming skills with the world. Those who cannot impress with “skill” do so with creativity – entertainers and likable personalities can gather a large number of followers. With emotions that the game characters often lack, witty comments, and anecdotes, they delight their viewers from stream to stream.
The financial aspect of a successful stream should not be underestimated either: Top streamers on Twitch can rake in substantial extra cash just from community contributions. Additionally, there are paid subscriptions, advertising, referral links, and a revenue share that Twitch pays to its partners. Twitch is becoming increasingly popular among female gaming fans. Those who skillfully showcase the advantages of the female body can expect to receive galactic donations from viewers – in line with the motto “The more wood in front of the cabin, the bigger the donation”.
In my opinion, MMORPGs have not really jumped on the success train of eSports and the image transformation – at least, that’s how I perceive it. The only noticeable change in the MMORPG genre – aside from a few exceptions – is the player count, and that’s negative. A larger upheaval is needed here. In my opinion, it lies in the fact that many MMOs hardly offer “competitive gameplay” that is suitable for competition. Thus, they are far removed from the trend of the gaming scene. Casual play was yesterday. Nowadays, the youngest generation of gamers wants to compete with other players, rank up, and achieve successes. While almost every role-playing game offers a PvP mode, this is not “balanced” enough thanks to the variety and the good old item spiral. The only one that comes to mind is Guild Wars 2, which is trying to establish itself in the eSports sector – with currently little success. Are MMOs and eSports perhaps a bad combination?
In my eyes, the gaming scene has taken a huge step forward. With the steadily growing eSports scene, new professions are emerging alongside more and more games with a competitive gameplay system. MOBAs and shooters are at the forefront of the trend, taking the pole position. MMORPGs, on the other hand, are missing this trend. Additionally, the topic of gaming is gaining more and more social acceptance due to, for example, its own degree programs.
I would naturally like to hear your perspective: Do you view the development of video games as positively as I do?
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The day before yesterday, there was a strange incident in WildStar: An event was announced in the forum, encouraging players to participate. When the players gathered on time, the disappointment was great.
Small Rowsdower and Big Disappointment
This should also answer the question, “Is anyone still playing WildStar?”
The event on the server “Entity” turned out to be a stress test for the servers: Hundreds of players stood around a large, pink Rowsdower and were transformed into smaller variants of the plush creature. However, not much more happened there, which left many players confused or even angry. On Reddit, those affected expressed their frustration: If Carbine wants to conduct a stress test, they should announce it honestly and not disguise it under the pretense of an “event”.
Despite the confusion caused by this strange occurrence, Carbine announced on Twitter that something similar will also take place on the European servers in the future. Perhaps there will be a bit more clarity then.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online , a new trailer guides through the first day, showcasing an infographic of what PC and Mac players have been up to so far.
The influx at The Elder Scrolls Online is likely even higher than expected. Zenimax is somewhat overwhelmed by the rush and therefore needs more time to tackle the “initial difficulties” with login queues and responding to help tickets. However, they ensure that they are still working diligently on it.
For a change, they bring a “conventional” trailer aimed at players with no plan, to demonstrate what the first day will be like:
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However, there was a life before the PS4 and Xbox One version, and this infographic shows what all happened back then and what players accomplished until then:
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The Korean free-to-play action MMO Cabal II will launch here in the West at the beginning of July, with an open beta, which is essentially equivalent to a soft launch.
We recently asked ourselves: When will Cabal II start? Now we know: On July 2nd, the action MMORPG will enter an open beta. This is already essentially a soft launch, and later the game will transition from open beta to official release. Just two weeks ago, Echo of Soul took a similar path.
In the MMO shooter Destiny 3 players managed to play their way to Mercury using the notoriously bad “No Land Beyond”.
“You only see the Thorn“, “Supers are too strong”, “sniper rifles with Last Round are too much”, all of this has been heard in the past weeks, often rightly so, about the Crucible of Destiny. It might give the impression: It doesn’t matter what you can do, but what weapon you are carrying.
Last week, the map Widow’s Court was featured in the “Trials of Osiris” – a paradise for snipers. Three players took this as an opportunity to tackle challenges using only the exotic retro sniper rifle “No Land Beyond”. The weapon is still considered “a joke”, repeatedly chosen as the weakest weapon, yet that is exactly what attracts top players looking for a challenge: Because once again, really good players can extract golden moments.
The three tried to get by mostly without supers and grenades. They didn’t quite manage it. However, they used only “No Land Beyond” as their weapon. How far they got and how it all works, you can see in this video:
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The SF MMORPG Star Wars The Old Republic is set to receive the largest story-driven expansion yet. The title chosen is “Knights of the Fallen”.
Electronic Arts has presented a comprehensive program for E3. Among them is “Star Wars: The Old Republic”, the Free2Play MMORPG from Bioware. It was announced that a new expansion is planned. With “Knights of the Fallen”, the storytelling through Cinematic will be brought back to the forefront.
There will be new companions, new worlds to explore. Electronic Arts promises a dynamic story for SWTOR that changes with the decisions of the players: A typical “Bioware” game, with all the features that define them.
We will receive further details on Monday evening, when the EA press conference at E3 takes place.
