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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In the MMO shooter Destiny this weekend until Tuesday, June 9th, the PvP event Trials of Osiris is active. The new “House of Wolves” map Widow’s Court will be played. We have tips for you on how to get from Widow’s Court to Mercury.
The maps in the Trials of Osiris change and present well-rehearsed teams with new challenges weekly. This week, the Trials of Osiris lead to the new map “Widow’s Court”, which was only released with House of Wolves.
Widow’s Court looks a bit like a bombed-out French village from World War II, so a typical shooter map, only that here Guardians duel instead of soldiers and have futuristic weapons and “Space Magic”.
We consulted the German-speaking YouTuber Nexxoss again, who explains the map for you:
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It is a long-range map, but not exclusively. While scout and sniper rifles are in vogue again this week, short and medium-range solutions such as shotguns, pistols, or hand cannons can also lead to success. It is not a symmetrical map; rather, it is significantly easier to play from above.
This map was created by the Redditor knightsmarian.
In addition to specific tips for Widow’s Court, the video also provides valuable advice on general gameplay. Reviving your teammates has the highest priority. And there are little tricks to remember.
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If a team has won 3 times, the heavy ammo crate will appear in the next round. From the fourth round onwards, one must keep in mind that opponents may already present their super abilities. Those who do not heed this may experience a nasty surprise:
Tip from Nexxos to finish: Even if you have won, you can still grab special ammo and take an advantage into the next round.
Otherwise, it’s important: Communicate with each other, synchronize your tactics. In the Trials of Osiris, it is not the better players who win, but the better team.
In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, creating a new hero offers a variety of possibilities. Even celebrities like the Witcher end up in Tamriel.
However, the detail obsession of character creation is not a nuisance, but allows players to accurately design their alter ego according to their own ideas. Even Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher III can be brought to Tamriel, as you can see in the title image by reddit user Neizir. But that takes time.
The rush to finally start the game and complete the first quests before others, before the onslaught, was the downfall of many at the PC launch 14 months ago. Because at that time, the first character had a bug that made zooming in on individual body parts impossible, so players had to live with “not entirely perfect” characters. Since in TESO you spend an extremely long time with just one character and accompany that character to the maximum level and far beyond: A nuisance for many.
The Free2Play MMO shooter Defiance has found enjoyment in the new expeditions and wants to further expand them.
In a short interview with the US site Massively Overpowered, the producer of Defiance, Carble Cheung, revealed some of the plans for the shooter on PC, PS3, and XBox360. In the USA, the third season of the TV series Defiance starts next week. Here, they are looking forward to new collaborations and experiments. One of the player characters from their game made it into the second season of the show, and for those following the series, they often notice little details that only those who also play Defiance can recognize.
Next expedition comes in early July
In the game itself, they want to continue following the direction taken with Alcatraz. The “Horde Mode”-like expeditions are set to receive expansion with a new Dark Matter expedition in early July.
Additionally, there will likely soon be roaming bosses and improvements in PvP.
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In the last few days, there hasn’t been much read, seen, or heard from me. What is the reason for that? Of course, it’s “Witcher 3”. I thought it would be a good idea to write a test again, and a little role-playing snack in between can’t hurt, right?
The Entry into the Game World
My name is Geralt, I know nothing…
To start with, I’m going to make myself unpopular: I have not played through Witcher 1 or 2 and have not read any of the books, even though I was strongly recommended to do so. The simple truth is that neither of the games was able to captivate me in the first few hours, which is why my interest in the books was rather low. As a result, I may not have understood every reference to Geralt’s past and had to personally get to know some of the “known” characters.
In search of Ciri, we examine every clue – even severed horse heads.
The Hunt for Ciri
Even Witchers need to relax.
Despite my ignorance, the first hour of the game manages to familiarize me with the most important characters and directly build a connection. While Geralt relaxes in the bathtub, a black-haired beauty lies a few meters away on a lounge chair, reading a book – completely naked. This immediately makes clear what kind of relationship the two have. During the tutorial, I then meet the girl Ciri, who is somewhat of a daughter figure for Geralt – they train together and fool around a lot. Then the world goes black.
Everything before was probably just a dream. Several years have passed since then, and Geralt is searching for Ciri with his loyal Witcher colleague, combing the land for clues.
Open World
One more revelation upfront: I didn’t like Skyrim because of the “Open World” component. The world felt too vast for me, and it didn’t motivate me to turn over every stone twice or ride aimlessly into the wilderness. Was it different with Witcher?
Much to Discover
Every marker on the map is a special event.
Even though it’s a phrase that one reads about every game these days: The world of Witcher 3 is packed with things to discover. A small example: In a village, I receive the task of searching for the missing son of an old woman, who hasn’t returned from an outing in the woods. So, I set off, find a corpse with a letter. Only by actually reading the letter do I learn of a hiding place where treasures are stored. So, I interrupt my search for the son, follow the treasure map, and stumble upon a cave infested with monsters. In said cave, I find not only the treasure but also another letter and a key. To cut a long story short: It took nearly two hours (and several game days) before I found the son. Exploring the world is fun, and despite the many discoveries, it doesn’t feel overcrowded, especially since you can cover large distances on horseback.
A Danger Around Every Corner
You encounter these three lovely ladies quite early – and they even have an interest in Geralt…
With the “Open World” come some difficulties that MMO players will still need to get used to. Just because an area is technically the “starting area” doesn’t mean that the dangers are limited. If you indulge your exploratory instincts too often, Geralt, at level 5, might easily stumble upon a huge stone golem that is 10 levels stronger and can take him out with a single blow. This naturally leads to a multitude of dangerous situations and creates incentives to revisit familiar places later in the game to find out what the huge gargoyle or the horde of drowners are guarding. Game mechanics-wise, this is a bit of a dampener, as it takes longer to “fully” complete areas. On the other hand, this is also an expression of the world’s seriousness – why should the creatures be weak “just” because Geralt starts there?
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The action MMO Marvel Heroes 2015 celebrates its second anniversary with gifts for players – for a whole month, there are heroes, pets, and bonuses.
June is a birthday month for Marvel Heroes 2015, and they want to make it as busy as possible. In the superhero universe of “Marvel”, there’s a lot going on aside from the movies. There’s another big event in the comic books to bring together all these various universes and storylines: complicated stuff that the action MMO also takes into account. But back to the birthday.
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In the first week of the birthday event, the new hero is Dr. Doom. The nemesis of the Fantastic Four has become one of the most interesting and popular characters in the Marvel universe.
In week two, players get a hero of their choice for free. And this continues throughout June: Week 3 gives away a pet, and in week 4 there’s an event, plus special bonuses are active all month long.
In the MOBA Heroes of the Storm, the upcoming months will be marked by the Diablo franchise. The new heroine “Johanna” is said to be just the beginning.
The US magazine Polygon reports on a press event by Blizzard. They present “Eternal Conflict”, the Diablo months in Heroes of the Storm. These will bring new heroes, a new map, and new events. All of them will revolve around the hack-and-slash franchise, which is still relevant today thanks to Diablo 3.
Diablo is said to be the beginning of such “themed months”, and one could also well imagine doing this for Warcraft or Starcraft. Then the battles of Heroes of the Storm could rage through Orgrimmar or across the surface of the planet Korhal.
The event starts on June 30. A week earlier, Blizzard also wants to provide a test server for HotS.
The new map in Heroes of the Storm: Battling with the Immortals
In the center of the map, two powerful creatures, Immortals, will appear at regular intervals to fight each other. Depending on whether and how the heroes intervene in the battle, it will be decided who wins. The victorious Immortal will aid one team, go to a lane, and attack the opposing territory.
Blizzard states that the map will be very tight and that players could quickly switch between different tactics. This promises an intense gaming experience.
The Butcher is intended to be a hero of medium difficulty. He can increase his damage by walking through the blood drops of killed enemies or minions; slow down his opponents with a snare, mark them to steal health points, regenerate himself, and charge at opponents, stunning them for a short time.
As ultimates, he has an AoE attack and alternatively a crowd-control effect that chains the opponents.
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While the upcoming months will mainly focus on in-game events (including special offers) for Diablo, it could still happen that a hero from another franchise finds his way through the Nexus and thus to Heroes of the Storm, as stated by Blizzard.
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In the latest gameplay video of Blizzard’s upcoming shooter “Overwatch“, it revolves around the eager yet kind-hearted dwarf Torbjörn Lindholm, who is primarily known on the battlefield for his ability to set up turrets.
The Junker on a World Tour
Torbjörn uses his weapon, the rivet gun, to shoot small projectiles made of molten iron at his enemies. His true talent comes into play with the “Forge Hammer”. This can be used to build, upgrade, and repair turrets or to show enemies up close what the hammer is capable of.
Torbjörn has a unique resource, namely scrap. He collects this from defeated enemies and can use it to upgrade his personal turret. This does take some time, but it gives the stationary gun a second barrel (level 2) or even a rocket launcher (level 3). Alternatively, the scrap can also be used to activate the ability “Armor Pack”. The dwarf then drops a small power-up that grants the first teammate who picks it up (including Torbjörn) 75 extra armor points.
His ultimate ability “Molten Core” overheats the mobile forge and grants him a high armor value as well as plenty of scrap. In addition, all actions (shooting, building turrets, repairing) are performed faster; a typical Blizzard dwarf “Avatar” mode, indeed.
How the little engineer plays and why he forgets how many kills he actually has in true “Lord of the Rings” style, you can see for yourself:
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the developers have now followed through on their threats and excluded some spectators and cheaters from the Trials of Osiris.
This cowardly behavior will not be tolerated, it was later stated in the Weekly Update. In Destiny, there is a rule: Everyone must fight. Anyone who tries to circumvent this will have to expect penalties.
… result in Bans in Destiny
And it looks like Bungie means serious business. Reports are increasing that players are being punished with small bans left and right or are temporarily excluded from the Crucible. The exact numbers are unknown; there are numerous reports on social media and reddit.
For example, players are excluded from PvP and referred to a website. There they can read how to be a good Guardian. According to this page, there is no way to appeal against temporary or permanent bans or against being excluded from certain activities.
The multiplayer shooter Star Wars Battlefront will feature the original voice of C3-PO. Will the robot also be playable as a hero?
A tweet from actor Anthony Daniels revealed it. He amused himself over the multitude of his tasks as the voice of C3-PO. One day he works on the hilarious Yoda Chronicles, the next day he speaks for the amazing Battlefront.
Electronic Arts, outed as the secret C3-PO recruiters, then confirmed via tweet: We got him!
Daniels provides the voice of the golden robot wherever he raises his head and annoys people with his somewhat arrogant manner. The surprising thing is, however, what he is needed for in Battlefront. As Game Informer reports, most speculations revolve around the fact that he appears in some cut-scenes. But maybe he will even be one of the playable hero characters. So far, only Darth Vader and Boba Fett have been confirmed. More will be revealed.
At E3, in the middle of next week, Star Wars Battlefront wants to reveal more details and show previously unseen gameplay.
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Yesterday, a demo was held in German for the console version of the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. Community Manager Kai Schober guided players through a Tamriel designed by Zenimax for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One for half an hour.
Yesterday, there was an exception of a half-hour Twitch stream in German. The stream explains to all players who might come to The Elder Scrolls Online with Skyrim experience how an MMO works and what exactly the differences are between TESO on Xbox One or Playstation 4 compared to the PC version. Gameplay from the Playstation 4 was shown – this should be quite similar to the Xbox One.
The important information about The Elder Scrolls Online on Xbox One and Playstation 4
The interface has been completely revamped
Force feedback gives players a whole new feeling through the controller compared to the PC, it is said
The button layout is based on Skyrim
TESO remains an MMO – even on consoles
For MMO newcomers coming from Skyrim, perhaps an important entry info: No saving in that sense and no pause function (It is so to speak constantly saved)
5 abilities and the ultimate ability can be preset and accessed before combat; abilities can be changed between fights
No text chat, so the game can also be played relaxed on the couch, instead voice chat
There is a slight “soft targeting” to make it easier to select a target on the map
No TESO to Babel
There is a quick chat system. Similar to items, pre-made phrases can be selected and used via a radial menu – according to player feedback, new phrases are to be added, by the way, you can also understand the phrases of players speaking different languages, they are then displayed in the language of your own client
Voice chat works in such a way that you join the “area chat” and hear players within normal speaking range; the closer someone is, the louder they are; guild chats and group chats also exist – then in different channels
For achievement hunters: There will be achievements – both in the game and on consoles.
PC players will receive patches in advance, within a few days to a maximum of two weeks, consoles should also receive the patch then
It is certainly not because nothing is being created, says Terry Michaels, the Senior Producer of Landmark and Everquest Next, in a Producer Letter to the fans. They are currently working on aspects of Everquest Next with high creative risk. Everything that is happening right now could change at any moment. Therefore, they do not want to give dates and information. They are simply still too vague and too variable.
For a game like Everquest Next, multiple versions of the systems, changes, and even major directional shifts are necessary so that in the end, the game you want comes out.
While they are working on the big ideas for Everquest Next, “smaller changes” to Landmark have taken a back seat after the big patch in May. They have to wait until there is time again. However, Michaels assures that they are not sitting on their hands or neglecting Landmark. On the contrary, they are working hard on the game and integrating the players’ “Landmark creations” into such areas:
Michaels also clarified: The shift of focus from Landmark to Everquest Next does not mean that Everquest Next will be released in 2015.
Skins are a normal revenue source for Free2Play titles, but most games a) offer cheaper skins and b) players see them more than just themselves and the only opponent like in Hearthstone. In a game like League of Legends or Heroes of the Storm, usually 9 others see that you’ve turned the proud dwarf king into a sugar caricature and that you have a preference for ninjas in nurse outfits.
Everything to get rid of him …
In the discussion about the skins in Hearthstone, according to the US site Kotaku, most complain about the steep price: €9 for a skin is considered too high. This will likely serve as a pure status symbol. Moreover, with the announcement, there are calls again for more deck slots or other features that have long been desired, but have been rejected for accessibility reasons related to Hearthstone. Most would also like a way to acquire the skins alternatively for gold.
What do you think? €9 for a “Hearthstone” skin? What are your thoughts? Is that too expensive? Would you buy them cheaper? Or do you see it as a “those who want to, will – and those who don’t, won’t” situation?
By the way, a Youtube video shows how to get the new skin without any money …
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The Free2Play MMO Allods Online has received the green light from the Steam community and has passed the initial review process.
Allods Online wants to be on Steam and after 2 weeks in the “Green Light” process, it looks like it will make it. Valve has implemented a small hurdle with the “Green Light” process on Steam to see if there is enough interest in the game. And in the case of Allods Online, there was.
The Allods team is pleased with this success; 7728 yes votes have ensured that they now have the green light, having overcome the first hurdle. As a thank you, they are activating a “Smile of Luck” on both servers over the weekend for more loot and better upgrade chances.
Allods Online has been around for a few years. By launching on Steam, they aim to attract new player demographics.
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A few days ago, the new Arena mode was released in Evolve. To celebrate this, there is a new challenge for players across all platforms, where they can earn a lot of skins.
16 Skins at Once
There is guaranteed to be something for every player!
If players manage to complete the current Weekend Challenge, they will receive a total of 16 skins, namely the complete “Predator” set for all hunters. To secure the various weapon colors, a total of 40,000 Arena rounds must be won as hunters. It does not matter whether you win the rounds in solo or multiplayer mode, but make sure that you are connected to the internet so that your victories are counted. To qualify for the reward, you must participate in at least one complete match where the hunters win. The challenge runs until Monday, and the various skins will be distributed by Thursday at the latest if successful.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , Bungie occasionally shares quirky statistics and information. This week was no different. It was about special weapons in the Crucible. An outsider emerged as the winner.
“Bungie User Research” conducts a kind of player research: They are responsible for ensuring that the design team continuously receives information on how your game is played. To do this, they conduct extensive game tests in the lab, create surveys, analyze them, and have access to all game data.
From time to time, they reveal particularly quirky numbers to the players. This time, the “most popular” special weapon in the Crucible is the Vestian Dynasty. 27% of all PvP players reportedly used it at least once this week. The pistol is awarded to every player who completes the first story mission of “House of Wolves”.
Just to be clear: This is not the weapon with the most kills. They do not disclose which weapons are at the top.
Black Hammer the most popular sniper rifle in Destiny’s PvP
The other popular special weapons this week were mainly shotguns and sniper rifles. Representatives of both weapon types are balanced in the top 10 for special weapons in the Crucible. This was likely due to the fact that “Pantheon” was the Trials of Osiris map: Here, snipers have an advantage due to the long sight lines. Most Guardians in the Crucible otherwise complain that shotguns are too strong.
The most frequently used sniper rifle this week was, by the way, the “Black Hammer” – much to Bungie’s surprise. Actually, this is a classic PvE weapon, as it returns a full magazine when you achieve 3 precision hits in a row.
Curious: Bungie takes a hint from reddit
There is also a curious note. In the Destiny subreddit, it has become common over the last few months to prepend “SGA” before “tips”: A reference to the machine gun “Super Good Advice”.
As the Bungie User Research staff member said today, reddit has won in that regard. More and more emails in internal Bungie communications now start with “SGA.”
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The action MMO Neverwinter has caused a stir since its port to the Xbox One, receiving good reviews from the press, accumulating impressive numbers. Now the first expansion “Rise of Tiamat” is coming.
PC players received “Rise of Tiamat” last November, while it will be the first expansion for Xbox One players. At the center of Rise of Tiamat is Tiamat herself, a five-headed dragon queen – “Dungeons and Dragons” in its purest form. A raid for 25 players will hopefully lead to her downfall.
The trailer showcases not only the new monster but also press reactions to the port. Neverwinter is considered the first “real MMO” for the Xbox One – and it is also free-to-play.
“Rise of Tiamat” is set to release later this month.
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The God MMO Skyforge offers some exceptional classes, including the Kineticist, a mobile ranged damage dealer.
When looking at the starting classes in Skyforge: Paladin, Lightbearer, Cryomancer – one might quickly think: Well, I already know all of them. Then your gaze glances over the Archer, Berserker, Gunner and it might seem like these classes appear in every MMO.
However, the Allods team has already implemented some unique combinations in the advanced classes that you don’t see very often. One of them is the Kineticist, who can manipulate gravity, throw rocks, cause enemies to collide, launch them into the air, and create quite a wave. In the gameplay trailer for the Kineticist in Skyforge, you can also see a bit of Iron Man, because like him, the power of the Kineticist lies in his gloves:
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