Heroes of the Storm: The Summer of Diablo

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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.

HotS-Johanna
Was 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.

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The new map in Heroes of the Storm: Battling with the Immortals

The new Diablo map has been anticipated for some time. Half of it will be dominated by demons, the other half by angels and their typical motifs.

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.

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The new “hero” for Heroes of the Storm: Butcher

From the Diablo franchise comes a new playable hero, the “Butcher”. Blizzard aims to increase the frequency here, introducing a new one every 3 weeks.

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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Overwatch: A Dwarf Turns Up

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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.

Overwatch turret

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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Destiny: Bungie takes action, banning players in the Trials of Osiris

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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.

Warnings against Cheaters …

Already two weeks ago, “cheaters” were warned in Destiny: They see everything. This particularly referred to “lag-switchers” and “forced-booters” who made themselves invulnerable or could kick their opponents from the match. They were penalized with punishments up to a complete ban from Destiny, as Bungie later announced.

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… and against Spectators …

Last week, another strange behavior was noticed among some participants. Players would observe their opponents in the Trials of Osiris before the match started and then flee if they didn’t like the opposing team, without taking a defeat.

Particularly fearsome teams marched more or less unopposed into Mercury. Mercury is the “promised land of the elite” in the Trials of Osiris. You must earn 9 victories without taking a defeat to belong to the club of the chosen and to obtain the coveted chests.

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.

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… 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.

Apparently, Bungie is taking a harsher approach in PvP. A severe exploit in PvE concerning the raid boss Crota has, to our knowledge, gone unpunished.

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Star Wars Battlefront features the original voice of everyone’s second favorite robot

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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!

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Actor and role united in one image.

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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The Elder Scrolls Online: Check out the official console demo for PS4 and XBox One

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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
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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Everquest Next/Landmark: “That is why we are currently so quiet” – probably no release of EQN in 2015 anymore

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The developers of Landmark and the Next-Gen MMO Everquest Next have now explained to the fans why it has been so quiet recently.

At the end of last year, it was already announced, that the developers’ resources would now slowly shift away from Landmark towards Everquest Next. But why has it still been so quiet about the game that many consider to be the biggest western MMORPG hope in 2015 and 2016 ? (Although it seems unlikely for 2015 …)

Everquest Next

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:

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Michaels also clarified: The shift of focus from Landmark to Everquest Next does not mean that Everquest Next will be released in 2015.

If you are wondering whether this is all true and whether Everquest Next will even be released after layoffs and separations , we recommend the summary of an interview with studio president John Smedley:  Everquest Next is not vaporware, says Smedley, will blow everyone away

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Hearthstone: How Players React to the 9-Euro Skins

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Blizzard’s plans for the online card game Hearthstone include selling new heroes for €9. This isn’t well received by everyone.

“New heroes,” with new animations and voices, will soon be offered by Blizzard for Hearthstone. On closer inspection, it is clear: these are just skins, and €9 is quite steep.

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.

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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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Allods Online: Free2Play MMO has received the green light on Steam, thanking players with bonuses

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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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Evolve: 16 skins to win in the weekend challenge

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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

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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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Destiny: And the most popular special weapon in the Crucible this week was … the Stapler?!

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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”.

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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.

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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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Neverwinter: 5 heads are better than one – Tiamat is coming to XBox One – Trailer

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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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Here you can take a look at the fight against Tiamat on PC.

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Skyforge: The Kineticist in the gameplay trailer – Stone Mage with a touch of Iron Man

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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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Gameplay-wise, the Kineticist will likely function as a mobile ranged damage dealer with area-of-effect abilities and crowd control.

You can find an overview of all 13 classes in Skyforge here.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Download for Playstation 4 and XBox One has started – also necessary for beta players

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For the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the download of the console versions for Playstation 4 and Xbox One has started.

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As Zenimax reports, those who pre-ordered the digital version of The Elder Scrolls Online on Playstation 4 and Xbox One can start the download.

Players who have already downloaded the Beta must also do this. The Beta client cannot be updated. This was communicated via Facebook.

How much do you have to download if you bought The Elder Scrolls Online as a box?

The client is approximately 40 GB, in addition to that players must download three patches, which will also be the case for players who have purchased the retail version in the shop, that is, have bought a box in stores. The patches add up to 15 GB. These can also be downloaded in advance. Zenimax therefore recommends players to start downloading early so that they are ready in time for the server launch. Those who have installed the game and the 3 patches probably won’t need to fear any further “Day-One-Patch”.

To activate the download, players must:

How does the transition from PC to console work?

Players who switch their PC account to the consoles will receive a code on June 8. With this, they can unlock their account on the consoles and start the download.

When does The Elder Scrolls Online launch?

Zenimax reports that the servers will be unlocked at midnight on June 9 (local time).

If you want to pass the time with TESO until the launch, check out our theme page. There you will find the whole story … up to this point.

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Heroes of the Storm is heavily ridiculed in Honest Trailer

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Blizzard’s new MOBA Heroes of the Storm has become a victim of the satire format “Honest Trailer.” One is pleased about communism and mourns the fate of some proud heroes.

The Honest Trailer by Smosh Games narrates the story of current computer games in the most “epic” and “dramatic” way possible. For Heroes of the Storm, the story goes like this: An ancient game from Blizzard created an entire genre that sparked an eSports boom and made the new games more successful than other games from Blizzard. And now they want a piece of the pie and take inspiration from the games that once borrowed from their old game.

However, the Honest Trailer also finds some nice words… well, at least partly. Heroes of the Storm removed all the annoying and frustrating aspects of the genre: farming, shopping, and the need to have any skills. Now everyone gains the same XP – oh, delicious communism.

Only one thing is regretted completely: that Blizzard’s appetite for microtransactions brings costumes that turn the proud dwarf king into a “Candy King”. These concerns are shared by our Cortyn as well.

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World of Warcraft: What does Arthas think of the undead army in Game of Thrones?

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The fantasy MMORPG World of Warcraft is amused by the successful TV series “Game of Thrones.”

In the USA, the film adaptation of the fantasy novels “A Song of Ice and Fire” known as “Game of Thrones” is a pop culture phenomenon. It airs on HBO, where sex and violence can be shown, or both together. The series will likely go down in television history for its use of “sexposition.” This term refers to conveying necessary information to the audience while not skimping on female charms.

People discuss Game of Thrones during lunch breaks at companies, on schoolyards, among friends, and of course on the internet. And all this, despite the fact that the first novel is almost 20 years old. Even though the TV series is now venturing into narrative new territories.

In one of the latest episodes of Game of Thrones, an “undead army” appeared, which indeed resembles the hordes of the Lich King that were seen not only in the intro to “Wrath of the Lich King.” This prompted Blizzard’s Twitter account to post what Arthas would have to say about it: “I heard you have an undead army? … Sweet.”

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Destiny has a new issue No. 1

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , complaints about lags and related issues in the Crucible mode are increasing.

The MMO shooter Destiny increasingly focuses on the PvP mode, the Crucible, with House of Wolves. Just this week, in addition to the regular Crucible and the weekend event “Trials of Osiris,” the Iron Banner is also active: So even more Crucible for everyone.

PvP in Destiny is now worth it …

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This is how only PvP players look …

Before House of Wolves, the biggest complaint from many was: It just wasn’t worth it to do PvP in Destiny. Bungie has changed that, doubling the rewards for the Crucible. They also introduced attractive special rewards through the Trials of Osiris and the Iron Banner, which are also useful for PvE. This week there are 5 Etheric Lights, which can be earned through PvP. Good reason for PvP skeptics to find themselves in the Crucible again.

They have actually done everything to entice PvE players into PvP. But now they are messing it up.

It turns out that the lack of “dedicated servers,” as they normally have in MMORPGs or MMOs, is becoming a serious problem. There is no thread about the Iron Banner or the Trials of Osiris without players complaining about severe lags and the associated problems. In Destiny, players who lag heavily appear invulnerable to their opponents, which frustrates not only themselves but also their opponents.

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At least Bungie has promised for the Trials of Osiris to pay attention to provide players with an optimal gaming experience in matchmaking, but that doesn’t always seem to be guaranteed.

… but still has huge problems

Adding to this is the fact that there are ways to deliberately induce a lag and gain advantages from it. This creates a tense atmosphere.

This is not a new problem in the Crucible of Destiny, but a long-known one. With Bungie’s efforts to bring PvP to the forefront and make it more appealing, the problem is getting more spotlight. It sidelines “frustrating loot,” “a thin story,” and “and the repetitive activities” to become the number one current issue.

It shows that the lag problem has not improved at all since the release of Destiny, rather it has worsened. It remains the main reason why so many hate PvP, into which Bungie is now pushing them.

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Since so much can depend on a win or a loss in Trials of Osiris, the frustration is also growing. While in PvE the loot system has mostly caused frustration, it seems that the lag in PvP has added a new source of frustration for many.

One can only hope that Bungie finds ways to adjust here and improve the overall situation. If they want to continue strengthening the PvP aspects, there seems to be no way around it. It is clear: Bungie wants to promote and support the PvP mode, which has not been very popular, . Surely a good idea, but they should also ensure that players at least have the chance to enjoy it.

Right now it feels like Bungie is luring players into the cinema, providing the best popcorn, setting up super-comfortable seats, making all the effort, but then showing a terrible movie or at least one that is repeatedly interrupted by picture outages.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Aren’t we all a little bit … Tony?

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In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, another trailer has been released before the console launch. It is meant to show how things are going in Tamriel from the players’ perspective.

It’s a trend that EVE started. CCP included players’ Teamspeak conversations in an EVE trailer over in-game footage to highlight the drama and nervous energy with which players coordinate their teamwork, thus showcasing not just the “virtual world” as is usual but also the people and their feelings behind it.

The Elder Scrolls Online is attempting something similar with a deliberately “diverse” group of players – all politically correct, neatly dressed, freshly showered, well-articulated, and with great teeth – the typical US look, which somewhat takes away from the authenticity of EVE, but is polished nicely.

As a four, the adventurers head into battle, three work wonderfully together… only one is not really doing what he is supposed to do. And faces the consequences for it.

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For those wondering why there have been so many trailers for TESO lately: The game will be released on Xbox One and Playstation 4 on 9th June. That could have something to do with it.

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Cabal II: Asia-Action-MMO plans Open Beta, but when?

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The Free2Play MMO Cabal II from South Korea is working on an Open Beta for the West. The date is yet to be determined.

A few weeks ago, the Closed Beta for the West-Port of Cabal 2 was concluded and now the developers from Estsoft are working on an Open Beta. They state that it is not as simple as just pressing a button, but requires hard work.

Cabal2-Workers

At the moment, they do not want to provide any information, nor a date, for fear of disappointing players if things change later. However, they assure that they will do everything necessary to make the Open Beta of Cabal 2 something that both the developers and the fans can be satisfied with.

More about the Free2Play MMO Cabal 2 and its classes can be found here.

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Just catch a few whales in the MMORPG Revival

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In real life, whaling is a terrible thing. However, in the upcoming sandbox MMORPG Revival, you can make a living from it.

One searches ancient ruins for treasures, while the other goes to sea and hunts whales. The great marine mammals hopefully aren’t endangered in the fantasy world of Theleston; otherwise, we couldn’t condone this. But let’s just assume there are constant respawns, so virtual whaling should be fine.

The Anguish of Whales

If you want to become a whaler in Revival, you will need a ship, a crew, and bodyguards, but more on that later. Since whales are very large, you will also need a very large ship – a whaling ship. With any other ship, whaling will not be possible. With your ship, you will set out to search for whales in the vast oceans. Once you find them, you hunt them and break them down to obtain valuable items such as whale oil.

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You will then sell these items in the cities – but you need to hurry, as the raw materials can spoil quickly. The hunting is meant to be as realistic as possible, meaning you hunt the whales with harpoons, let them bleed out, and draw them aboard your ship alive to disassemble them there. Revival does this not to provoke, but rather to create a dark, grim, and brutal world where such aspects are presented without mercy. However, whaling serves another purpose besides gathering resources. Legends speak of the mystical connection between whales and other creatures in the ocean. Those who can make use of this connection will unveil the secrets of the sea.

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Whaling is not an easy thing. Because not only does the whale fight for its life, but it may also be that other players want to make it easier for themselves and try to snatch the prey from you after you’ve done all the work. The seas are full of such pirates, who often use faster and more agile ships than a whaling ship. This is where bodyguards come into play. You hire other players as mercenaries to accompany you during whaling and protect you from pirates. In return, you give these mercenaries a share of the loot. Those who successfully hunt whales can earn a lot of money in Theleston.

The MMORPG Revival aims to mix sandbox and story elements. You can learn more about the game in our article: The Dirty World of the Horror MMORPG Revival.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. revivalgame.com
  2. massivelyop.com

The Elder Scrolls Online: Feeding horses now also costs Euros

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time < 1 minutes

In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, riding lessons are now available in the Crown Store. This allows you to train a horse or other mount faster.

10 riding lessons for 1000 Crowns – this is the price that has now been set for The Elder Scrolls Online. Depending on which package you buy, this is approximately 9 Euros. 750 Crowns cost 6.99€; 1500 Crowns 12.99€.

With one riding lesson, you can increase one of the three attributes of a horse by one point. There are no further restrictions, so it can be used as often as the player wants. Only the maximum limit that the horse can “naturally” reach cannot be exceeded even with the use of Crowns.

TESO mounts

Feeding the horse is only possible without spending money “once a day”; now latecomers have the opportunity to get their horse to a maximum value faster. Mounts in TESO have three upgradeable attributes: speed, stamina, and carrying capacity.

Since the transition to a Buy2Play system, The Elder Scrolls Online introduces items that players can buy with real Euros through the detour of the premium currency Crowns to enjoy advantages in the game that are meant to ease their heroic lives.

The community reacts sensitively to this topic. As experience potions perceived to be too strong were already toned down after protests from the community who discovered them in the database.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Forum TESO