The twist with “The Valley”: The world starts over again. When it threatens to become boring and stagnant, a new round begins. Crowfall, which is seen as a “kindred spirit”, is planning something similar.
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The Kickstarter phase is slowly coming to an end. This is being taken as an opportunity to start a 24-hour “Open for All” phase. The alpha client can be downloaded here with the password “free4all”. This way, everyone can familiarize themselves with “The Valley” completely free of charge. The “free entry” phase is valid until Wednesday, June 10th, at 3:00 PM.
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In The Elder Scrolls Online, a fan has now transformed the basement into an Elder Scrolls fantasy. For the cost, he could have bought a sports car or a swimming pool, instead he now plays in the finest medieval setting.
It is the ultimate eye-catcher. For 50,000 US dollars, 32-year-old comic artist Tyler Kirkham (“Green Lantern” for DC) built the perfect “Man-Cave”. This is a space that would have once been somewhat uncool in Germany called the “hobby room” or the men’s den. Today, these are “retreats” for men who need a place to unwind or simply want to hang out with friends in an uncivilized manner. A part of the house that is completely different from the functional rest.
While the basement or garage in the TV show “King of Queens” had a large flat-screen TV, a couch, and posters of the favorite sports team on the wall, there are also very different man-caves – one of the most extraordinary belongs to Tyler Kirkham.
A Piece of Tamriel in the Basement
The twist: The basement is another world. It looks completely like “The Elder Scrolls Online”. There are crossbows, a sword rack, even a training dummy to hit. In the bathroom, there is a waterfall covered with ivy. A secret door opens when you press the right book. And, and, and …
Along with a 20,000 US dollar home theater system to properly game. His wife points out that with that money they could have had a swimming pool in the backyard, but on the other hand, she loves the extravagant, which elicits a reaction from everyone who enters the “Man-Cave”: “Who wouldn’t want something like this? It’s amazing!”
The only one who was initially skeptical about the project was the father-in-law, a craftsman. But during the collaborative work on the project, the father-in-law also fell a bit in love with the opulent basement and is now eager to show it to acquaintances.
But with the man-cave, enough is enough. Tyler wouldn’t want to live in the real world of Tamriel. If anything, only as a mage: “Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t stand a chance of surviving,” he says.
In Aion, there is reason to rejoice: In the near future, 2 new zones will be released where the Daevas can roam. One of them is Cygnea, which will be released with patch 4.8. Although it will still take a while in Europe, it is already worth taking a look.
Cygnea: Raised from the Waves
The new area was submerged in the depths of the ocean until recently, and you can tell at every corner! Huge shells, colorful coral reefs, and plenty of algae cover the landscape. In addition, there are ruins from long-forgotten times and new adversaries, such as the axe-wielding sharkmen. However, nature has already begun to reclaim the land, and the first plants and even some trees are sprouting, giving the zone a friendlier impression. However, the gigantic statues of the dragons tell a different story and hint at the threats that still lurk here…
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , two new bounties were added on June 9. For the Queen’s event, it’s against Pirsis, the Pallas Curse. The Wanted bounties involve Wolf Executor. We will show you where the targets are located.
In each week since House of Wolves, more new bounties have been added, starting with Petra Venj. She’s the lady with the limited peripheral vision.
The community manager has now released further information. There is likely still a closed beta event planned. Depending on how that is received and how Western players respond, it will move into open beta either quickly or a bit slower afterward. No dates have been provided. But if you look at the calendar, it could very well be by July if everything goes well.
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For those who want to experience exciting D&D adventures cooperatively with good friends, this September offers the opportunity to do so.
MMORPGs only partially deliver a player experience like the good old pen-and-paper role-playing games. There are simply too many players in the world for that. This is just how it should be for an experience expected from an MMO. However, if you want to experience adventures in a small group, it becomes difficult to create the corresponding atmosphere. This is where Sword Coast Legends comes into play, a cooperative RPG currently being developed by some former Baldur’s Gate and Dragon Age developers. The game is set to be released on September 8.
Pen & Paper without Pen and Paper
In the role-playing game, each of the four players creates an individual hero according to the current Dungeons & Dragons rules of the fifth edition. The setting is the Sword Coast of the Forgotten Realms, where role-playing games like the MMORPG Neverwinter or the classic Baldur’s Gate are already located. In addition to the four regular players, there is also a Dungeon Master. This person creates the adventure and the quests and can intervene in the game at any time. Essentially, one could say that Sword Coast Legends plays like a pen-and-paper role-playing game, just on the PC without pen and paper.
Each player controls their hero from an isometric view from above through the 3D landscape. You interact with NPCs, trade, and fight monsters in real-time, which the Dungeon Master sends to the group. The Dungeon Master has the ability to place new monsters or traps, distribute treasures, and even take on the role of a creature to control them actively. However, they must earn points by placing particularly nasty traps or tricking the player group. This creates always new adventures and entire campaigns that the group experiences together.
Sword Coast Legends will be released on September 8 for PC. The game also includes an option to play the included adventure campaign alone. In that case, the other heroes are taken over by NPC companions. Update: After the game was postponed, it ultimately released on October 20, 2015. We have examined it: Sword Coast Legends in our first impression.
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It is very rare to hear about a successful game months in advance. Often, there is a steadily growing fanbase and a certain hype builds up after the announcement of a game – not so with ARK: Survival Evolved.
Rank 4 on Steam
Today, still a stable rank 7.
While ARK was recently at rank 4 of the most played games on Steam, today it is still at a solid rank 7, with over 32,000 players online at the same time – even though the “Early Access” phase just started a week ago. At first glance, the game does not differ from its many competitors: it is an open-world survival game where players must withstand the unfriendly environment. Numerous resources can be used to craft weapons and buildings, or simply to satisfy the vital needs like hunger and thirst.
Unlike in “DayZ” or “H1Z1“, the threats are not zombies, but dinosaurs! Depending on the species, these beasts can not only be enemies but also tamed and used as mounts or pack animals. Those who want to get a small impression of the Jurassic Park of survival games should read our preview of ARK and take a look at the trailer:
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In the MMO shooter Destiny the week begins on Tuesday, June 9th, with the weekly reset. What is the new weekly Nightfall strike? What’s happening in the Prison of Elders? What do the vendors have?
Last week, Destiny was fully focused on PvP: Iron Banner and Trials of Osiris were active. They will end today at 11:00 AM. Instead, a new PvE rotation begins with a fresh Nightfall strike, a heroic strike, and a new configuration in the Prison of Elders. The vendors have also restocked with new items. Here you can read what to expect in PvE in Destiny this week. And we will provide some initial tips and tricks.
The weekly Nightfall strike on June 9th leads into the new DLC strike
Grounded – Players take increased damage when in the air.
The weekly heroic strike on June 9th
The weekly heroic strike features Phogoth in the Summoning Pits. The “Small Arms” modifier is active, which causes primary weapons to deal double damage.
1. Cabal/Specialist – Special weapon damage is doubled 2. Fallen/Switch – Enemies deal increased melee damage 3. Fallen/Airborne – Players deal more damage while in the air 4. Fallen/Morbid – Guardian shields are increased but do not regenerate 5. Fallen/Grounded – Players take more damage when in the air
The 34-version of the Prison leads you against the Hive
In the 34-version of the Prison, the Hive is now up. This is a new version featuring Gulrot the Unclean. Should be a giant ogre.
Vex/Airborne – Guardians deal increased damage while in the air
Hive/Grounded – Guardians take increased damage when in the air
Vex – Void Burn
Hive/Angry – Enemies can’t be stopped by damage
Hive/Morbid – Guardian shields are strengthened but do not regenerate
The 35-version of the Prison features Skolas, but with which Burn
Skolas is back in the 35-version of the Prison of Elders: Only the last wave, he himself, changes. There is a new modifier. Here one must be careful: The information from the last weeks was not correct at the start. The Guardians only realized that he had Void Burn once they stood before him.
Variks is selling this week a machine gun “Chain of Orbiks-Fel” and legs with strength again.
Tips, tricks, and video guides for the current challenges
Throughout the day, we will show you videos of how Guardians master the challenges that await you this week. They can serve as inspiration, provide tips on the gearing, or simply entertain.
Nexxos and his crew are tackling Taniks and his crew in the first video. It’s going into the Nightfall. Nexxos has been busy and has already gathered numerous legendary primary weapons from Skolas and Trials. He relies on Wolf’s Claw II from Skolas with Solar damage and Icebreaker. It’s a fast, hard raid with the modifiers: Much can kill you, but you can also do it significantly faster. Especially the beginning is tricky with the Hive. It’s another calm, pleasant video that step by step introduces the individual sections of Taniks. And remember: Don’t jump.
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And here’s a little sneak peek at Gulrot, the new ogre boss. The YouTuber gives the tip: Black Spindle, shotgun Bonebreaker from the raid, Titan with Bubble and … this strange weapon we keep hearing about.
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With the new Powerplay update, developer Frontier Developments brings a whole range of changes to the space MMO Elite: Dangerous.
Powerplay is the third major content update for Elite: Dangerous. The expansion introduces new ships and a number of additional features to the space game.
Fight for the Galaxy!
However, the highlight is “Powerplay”. This is a tactical component in which players can join several factions in the galaxy and participate in conquest campaigns together. You can expect special missions that you must complete for your faction in order to achieve greater goals together with the other members. Together, you will try to bring entire areas of the galaxy under your control.
Those who participate in these faction wars can look forward to valuable gameplay advantages, reputation bonuses, and unique equipment as rewards. In addition, you will directly see the effects of your actions in “Powerplay”, as these also change the balance of the galactic power dynamics.
The other new features of the “Powerplay” update for Elite: Dangerous include:
An improved mission system with new tasks and new gameplay.
Three new ships: the Lakon Diamondback Scout, the Lakon Diamondback Explorer, and the Imperial Cruiser.
Drones for collecting cargo, trading with fuel, and resource harvesting.
An overhauled GalNet news channel that can be accessed directly via the ship’s user interface.
Mining sites with varying difficulty levels, which increase risk but also potential rewards.
New mineable resources.
An improved bounty system.
Enhanced UI with animated emblems upon rank advancement.
Numerous other improvements in gameplay and technology.
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The developers of the space MMO are currently also working on an Xbox One version, which is set to be released later this year. However, the PC and Mac versions will continue to receive new updates.
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It says: We have been sent promotional material for “The Taken King.” We have verified this with other sources and confirmed its authenticity. It is referred to as a “Marketing Sheet,” an overview on a sheet of paper.
Kotaku says, this was written on it:
The expansion will cost $40 and is thus twice as expensive as the DLCs so far, but is below the cost of the base game.
The release date is September 15
There will indeed be three new subclasses with the following super abilities: for the Hunter a gravity bow, for the Titan a flaming hammer, for the Warlock an electric storm – meaning the new subclasses revolve around the still missing elements
There will be new strikes and PvP maps again
And the raid will lead against Oryx, Crota’s father, who has gathered a group of villains known as the “Taken.” Crota was the raid boss of the DLC “Darkness Awaits”
Due to the glance at a Red Bull carton, many suspect that the next expansion will be called “The Taken King.” At the moment, however, very little is officially known about it. It is only known that Bungie is planning a “major expansion” for the fall. And that’s really about all that is officially known.
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Last night, a small image was published on the official Twitter account of HearthStone that has since caused a stir. The typical main menu of the card game is shown, but a new, fourth menu item is being activated. This has created a lot of material for speculation from Blizzard!
The Wildest Theories
Of course, everyone immediately has their own idea of what could be hidden behind the new menu item. Looking at the previous items, it seems very likely that it will be a completely new game mode. Many players hope for the “2vs2” mode that was brought up a long time ago, however, the German HearthStone Facebook page clarified that there are currently “no plans for a Co-Op mode.”
A bug in Hearthstone already allowed some players to see this screen. The suspicion: A tournament mode.
This strengthens the suspicion that it is the long-awaited “Tournament Mode“. Players could hold tournaments with their friends and acquaintances without having to rely on detours such as website registrations and “proof screenshots”. Another possibility would be the introduction of achievements, which many players have also been wishing for a long time – however, using one of the “big” menu items for this seems somewhat far-fetched. Perhaps E3 will bring us certainty!
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Now a user has appeared on reddit. He claims to have more information from an anonymous source. And it is just little enough and it sounds reasonable enough to be plausible. Additionally, the user apparently showed moderators on reddit some images. They say the images look “legit”, so credible.
The user says:
There will be an announcement trailer for “The Taken King” at E3
The release of the expansion is set for September 15
There will be 3 new subclasses: Void for Hunters, Solar for Titans, and Arc for Warlocks
He knows more details, but the source asked him to keep them confidential
Mein MMO says:Yeah, all plausible. What else should Bungie present at E3? September 15 is “relatively early,” because “House of Wolves” came so late, but it would be 1 year after release and therefore certainly reasonable. Furthermore, Bungie cannot afford to delay the expansion until December if they present it in mid-June.
There are many more speculations about the next expansion, which was once called “Comet”. It was discussed that the base level would be raised significantly, a Hive spaceship would be brought as a new zone, new weapon classes would be introduced, and significantly more missions than were included in the DLCs. These infos are however three-quarters of a year old and are now considered outdated. But even back then, “Comet” was estimated to be released in September and the new subclasses were mentioned.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, players were able to transfer their characters and the game itself from the PC version to the console version of PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. However, this is subject to strict limitations.
Frustrating for some players who are only now remembering, becoming interested in TESO, and had completely forgotten the game in the meantime. They feel cheated; after all, something completely different was promised to them a year ago, they say.
In forum threads old statements from Zenimax are being dug up, threats of consumer protection are being made, and refunds are being demanded. They only bought TESO a year ago because they wanted to play it on console later and only planned to engage with the game again at that time. There was never any talk of a deadline. And now it is supposed to be too late? Besides, a time window of only 30 days is outrageous, the notification email landed in the spam filter, and so on.
Development is progressing in the MMO survival game H1Z1. In June, players can expect RPG elements, AK-47s, and enhanced group features.
The good thing about an early access game is that you really get patches that change more than just a few minor things. The development pace is high; you can watch H1Z1 grow month by month.
The patch date has been set for Tuesday, allowing developers to react if something goes wrong. And now, at the beginning of June, the plans for the next 4 patch days are confirmed. Here’s what players can expect:
Tomorrow, on June 9th, changes will be made to the roofs of the foundations, and the content of the “Marauder Crate” will change, as well as items in the game will show wear and tear and gradually break down.
On June 16th, the Kalashnikov, the AK-47, will be newly introduced to the game. Additionally, players should be able to form groups in the lobby and join a server together. There will be watchtowers and walkie-talkies, as well as a leaderboard for the Battle Royale, the most popular mode in H1Z1 so far. Later, the leaderboard is expected to become even more important. “Seasons” are planned to be introduced, emphasizing this competitive aspect more strongly.
On June 23rd, a major change for the map will be released. 4 military bases are planned to be added. Additionally, the “Team” battle royales will start. Pre-made teams of 2-5 survivors can participate.
And on June 30th, a “role-playing element” will be introduced. Players will then be able to specify during character creation what job their survivor had before the whole Z situation started. Depending on the job they choose retrospectively, they will receive specific bonuses.
In the fantasy MMORPG Guild Wars 2 , the new class Revenant takes on ever new roles. Thanks to the third legend, the centaur Ventari, and the staff, it will also be able to heal.
With Heart of Thorns, Guild Wars 2 will receive a new class. It gradually reveals itself to be a jack of all trades, into which many design ideas seem to have flowed. The Revenant, for example, uses a hammer not as a melee weapon, but as a ranged tool, and it can channel “legends.” These are currently characters from the first Guild Wars. Thus, it can “transform” into the demon Mallyx as well as the dwarven king Jalis Ironhammer, acquiring new abilities and different playstyles that correspond to specific weapons that it also interprets in its own unique way.
With the staff, the Revenant becomes a kind of Mistweaver Monk like in WoW
The third legend introduced is the peaceful centaur Ventari, and the weapon is the “staff.” When the Revenant takes up the staff, it becomes a kind of “battle healer,” like the Mistweaver Monk in World of Warcraft. While it is primarily a melee fighter, its attacks also produce supportive effects.
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When the Revenant shifts into centaur form, a tablet becomes the “focus” of its abilities. Through it, the Revenant can evoke supportive and healing effects for its allies within a certain radius, push back enemies, and create a barrier.
It seems that Guild Wars 2 is coming up with quite a bit for the Revenant. One can be curious to see how the class ultimately plays in Heart of Thorns and whether it will have to pay a so-called “hybrid tax” for all these abilities. This is what MMORPG jargon calls it when classes must pay with a few percentage points of reduced effectiveness in each area for their versatility, so that classes that can only do one thing also have a justification.
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Tonight it is finally happening. After a year of delay, The Elder Scrolls Online launches on current-gen consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
When does The Elder Scrolls Online launch on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Germany?
Many are asking: When does it actually start? When can I play The Elder Scrolls Online? When do the servers open?
Here in Germany, it should be at 12:00 AM, at midnight. On the night from Monday, June 8th, to Tuesday, June 9th.
Players from other countries will still have to wait in part. In England, players can access the console servers only an hour later, and in the USA even only a few hours later. With such a “staggered launch,” they aim to avoid a massive server influx and related issues.
As always with something like this: “That’s the plan. Reality can be different.” The last time they opened the gates for the surging player masses even before the actual date. This is probably not to be expected today.
TESO is now too big for a Blu-ray
By the way, playing requires not just an installation of the 40 GB “base game,” but also a Day One patch of over 15 GB. The problem is that TESO has grown so large that the entire game simply doesn’t fit on a Blu-ray anymore.
Digital pre-order customers had the opportunity since the weekend to download a total of 55 gigabytes. Players switching from PC to console will not receive the necessary code to start downloading the new version until later today.
Beta players need to be careful if they think: “Well, I still have 55 GB of TESO from the beta; that should be enough.” That is not the case: These players also need to completely download The Elder Scrolls Online again if they want to play it on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One right at midnight.
Update 8:00 PM: It looks like players with a physical version of TESO can already access the servers now.
Anyone still waiting for their transfer code from PC to console should check their invoice history.
In the MMO shooter Destiny the hand cannon Thorn has risen to the new dominant weapon in the Crucible.
It used to be said: “Either you take an auto rifle or you’re doing it wrong.” For a long time, the SUROS Regime, an exotic auto rifle, was considered the uncrowned queen in the Crucible of Destiny. However, that has changed in recent months with some buffs and nerfs. Now it seems that there is a new best weapon in the Crucible of Destiny.
At first, people thought that shotguns would become the new dominant weapons. Then a particularly strong one, “Felwinter’s Lie,” from the Iron Banner caused a furore thanks to an incredibly strong combination of perks.
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But after a nerf to special ammo it seems now that one of the “old” loot exotic weapons is rising to unprecedented popularity and hated: The Thorn. The tricky thing about the hand cannon is the “damage over time” effect.
While in normal firefights one player bites the dust and the other retreats to regenerate, the Thorn also forces a victorious player into defense, the damage “ticks” over time, applying pressure and extending the regeneration pause. Oftentimes, it’s already too late by then. And not only in duels is the Thorn nasty; even a grazing shot can take the hit player out of the game for valuable seconds, giving opponents an advantage. Especially when they play tactically and as a team, like in the new PvP mode Trials of Osiris.
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Moreover, the ticking damage reveals to the opponents where the player is currently trying to heal up. And the other attributes of the Thorn are by no means bad, making it an easy-to-use, nasty little killing machine.
Unlike other items, you don’t even need much luck for it, just diligence. It is a “loot” exotic that frequent players have worked for over the months and are now pulling out of the vault again.
How to get the hand cannon Thorn:
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In a scorching report on Kotaku, the Thorn is dissected: In the Trials of Osiris it is seen constantly, it is said. The author himself refers to the new PvP event as Trials of “Thornsiris.” When facing 3 players, at least two have the Thorn. And when a weapon is that present, it is a sure sign that it should be nerfed. Numerous threads on reddit and other social networks where people talk and complain about the Thorn seem to support this argumentation.
What do you think? Is the Thorn too strong, should it be nerfed? Or is it just a matter of time until a new exotic weapon causes a stir? Do you play with the Thorn yourself? What are your experiences?
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An advertisement clip for The Elder Scrolls Online is being heavily discussed by fans. Four actors are supposed to portray a normal “The Elder Scrolls Online” group. Gamers do not feel well represented by them.
The “Tony” advertisement clip has sparked fierce discussions among The Elder Scrolls Online players on reddit. Some consider it to be the “worst advertisement of all time,” as it all seems too staged, too clean, too “Yay! We play video games!” Nobody talks like that in voice chat. If someone messes up, it is a very different scenario, and definitely not family-friendly. Many say they felt embarrassed watching the spot, as everything seemed too contrived.
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Others defend the spot, arguing that it would be hard to show “real voice chat,” as that might scare people away. Zenimax aims to appeal to “Destiny players” with the advertisement and show them this sense of online camaraderie and banter, trying to lure them to The Elder Scrolls Online. The clip presents TESO better than previous trailers, also showcasing activities outside of battles.
What do you think of the advertisement?
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The Korean sandbox MMORPG Black Desert is about to be released in Korea.
Officially, Black Desert is still currently in an open beta, although the game has been generating substantial revenue for half a year. But soon, still in June, it is expected to transition from open beta to a “Now we are really out” state.
As the Asian MMO specialist Steparu reports, they will indeed launch with a single mega server as previously planned. To ensure constant action, the servers will be merged.
PvP gameplay with slight Pay2Win elements and stunning graphics
Steparu provides a rather critical assessment of the current state of Black Desert, which is only available in a Korean version so far. The game is highly PvP-focused, with very little to do in PvE. Additionally, the enchanting system now features “Pay2Win” elements.
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Players can buy items in the cash shop, dismantle them, and obtain materials needed for upgrades. Moreover, the class balance in the game is terrible. Nevertheless, Steparu still enjoys the game, especially the guild versus guild battles, the large-scale PvP.
The Financial Report 2014 from CCP looks anything but rosy. The company CCP keeps the EVE Online universe running. In 2014, it struggled with a revenue loss of 10.6 percent to 68.6 million US dollars. What is the reason for this?
However, EVE Online is not the only problem child; on the contrary: According to the assessment of a blogger who has been dealing with CCP’s financial reports for years, the revenues are at least to be considered solid or even good. Although development costs have risen due to faster content supply, the losses are attributed to other games.
DUST 514, the free console shooter linked with New Eden, led to write-offs after a detailed analysis of the CCP Financial Report 2014. Additionally, the canceled MMO World of Darkness is still being dealt with due to restructuring. The studio responsible for it had to close last year. This already led to revenue losses at CCP in the first half of 2014. Throughout the whole year, Dust and World of Darkness reportedly caused 30 million dollars in costs.
One can only hope that CCP manages to turn things around and that there are no further losses in the coming years. The developer studio is focusing on the future primarily on virtual reality, into which it has been investing heavily for years. If all goes well, it could establish itself as a pioneer here and celebrate a successful comeback. First footage from EVE: Valkyrie looks promising.
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