EVE Online is known to release an update every month. In the February update Tiamat, players can look forward to new NPCs, as well as a brand new ship and graphic improvements. The Minmatar destroyer named Svipul is one of the four new tactical destroyers.
More Background Story
Tiamat has already been deployed to the live servers since yesterday and expands the background story of New Eden with new characters. It not only involves the presidential elections of the Gallente, but also the activities of the Sleepers in the wormholes. On a separate page, CCP summarized the lore expansion.
Graphics and Gameplay Optimization
Also, new graphic effects have been added, such as improved indirect lighting based on the PBR model (Physically Based Rendering). Moreover, broken and reflected light has been graphically redesigned. With an optical polish of structures within missions, New Eden now appears even more realistic.
In addition to the graphic effects, some gameplay improvements have also been made. For example, a Corp option has been introduced, which allows for an internal corporation bounty. Pirates who infiltrate corps anonymously to shoot down unsuspecting players will find life more difficult because of this.
The complete list of all Dev Blogs about EVE Online Tiamat can be found here. More information about the space MMO can be found on our EVE Online topic page. If you are interested in the game, we recommend that you take a look at this post: 3 Reasons Why You Should Start with EVE Online.
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The Russian player Nokieka has managed to beat his Demon Hunter to Paragon Level 1000 in the hack and slash title “Diablo 3” in Hardcore mode.
“Nothing is impossible” – Nokieka. This is how it might sound when considering the fact that a player has reached Paragon Level 1000 in Hardcore mode. For those of you who are not Diablo players: If a Hardcore character dies, they are permanently dead. The only way to successfully play a Hardcore character is: Don’t die.
The Russian gamer is the first player ever on this planet to reach this level in Hardcore mode. How long it took him is just speculation. But it likely wasn’t done in just one weekend. You can find insights into characters and statistics on his character page on Battle.Net.
By now, Nokieka has even reached level 1002 and can relax, as the immediate second place on the list is only at level 948 and is therefore miles away from Nokieka. There should actually be enough time left for a hot bath and something to eat. Also, the chamber pot next to his office chair can be emptied at leisure.
In the video, you can watch the epic moment of Nokieka on February 7, just before reaching Paragon Level 1000 once again. This should only be topped by the birth of his children. Unless he breaks the 2000 mark.
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Update from our reader Zorni: It should not diminish the player’s endurance achievement; however, it is true that the Paragon level is also an account system in HC mode. Therefore, it does not have to be the case that all 1,000 levels were played with the same character. This is also quite unlikely when looking at the “few” dead characters.
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A YouTube artist has built the most sought-after exotic weapon from Destiny, the rocket launcher Gjallarhorn, out of Lego bricks.
More than 1.15 meters long and weighing over 15 pounds, almost 8 kilos: The Lego Gjallarhorn, created by the YouTube artist ZaziNombies. Of course, there is no pre-made set from LEGO that you could just snap together for something like this. The Gjallarhorn is a unique piece, a one-off. It is the result of improvisation and having an eye for the right bricks. And a lot was needed: Over 3500 individual parts were used to build the Gjallarhorn. Its name is derived from Norse mythology: There, Heimdall’s horn carries the name. That horn he blows to warn the Aesir of Ragnarök, the apocalypse.
Instead of a wolf’s head, the iconic symbol of the rocket launcher, the artist uses the mandibles of the Lego creature from a specific series. In fact, most components of this impressive creation come from this “Bionicle” set – they simply provide cool embellishments, it’s amazing how harmonious the details look, even if they create a completely different picture up close..
The Gjallarhorn is by far the most sought-after and powerful weapon in Destiny. Until once, right at the beginning of the Destiny era, it had never been available from Xur, the Agent of the Nine. It is considered an absolute exception weapon. Guardians perform the most absurd rituals to get their hands on it. For many, the thought of owning it one day is the main motivation to tackle the Nightfall strike and the raid each week. Thanks to the cluster rockets, the Wolfpack Rounds, which additionally rise into the air when firing the weapon, it simply deals devastating damage and thus spectacular actions are made possible.
Do you know, sometimes I really think. A few weeks ago, I was complaining that I was running out of topics to get worked up about every Wednesday, but this has since turned into the opposite. Just on Friday, I gathered enough things to easily fill another column with it.
Jokes in Smite
As often as Smite players leave a match early, the internet connection cannot fail that often. We always joked within our group that you should be able to see several smoke-filled apartments on every street in the city. Every time a player leaves the ongoing round, there should be a computer blown up somewhere to have a suitable excuse ready for the teammates. The idea is funny just as long as it doesn’t actually happen.
Karma is a b… you know.
Around a week ago, I could still mockingly laugh at my roommate, as his graphics card was unable to render Evolve acceptably. But since my boss in the Nether punishes every sin immediately (well, not every sin…) she sent my beautiful Radeon HD 6870 to Nirvana. And yes, I only learned the name of my card after it broke. You usually only care about things when they don’t work properly anymore, right?
I just want to eat hunters.
Well, free according to the biblical motto “An eye for an eye, a graphics card for a graphics card” my roommate now had enough time to stand in the doorframe, mock me, and dance around the corpse of my computer like Rumpelstiltskin.
Since all my “professional” resurrection measures, such as cursing the world loudly while putting it in and out and kicking it, have not brought any significant success other than relieving frustration, I now turn to you: What kind of card would you recommend to me?
I am modest. As long as I can play Evolve again – and my roommate cannot. Let’s see who dances around the apartment last…
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Blizzard’s foray into the realm of MOBAs is heralded by “Heroes of the Storm“.
For a few weeks now, if one wishes, they can “purchase” their way into the beta version with a Starter Pack. This also unlocks a handful of heroes and skins that will remain available even after the game’s release.
For those who do not want to reach directly into their wallets, now is the opportunity to win one of 10 beta keys! To participate, simply write a comment below this post (not on the Facebook page) that includes:
– A quote from a character that appears in “Heroes of the Storm” – The name of the corresponding character
A simple example:
My favorite quote from Warcraft III is from Arthas Menethil: “Succeeding you, father.”
Please ensure that the account you use to post a comment has a valid email address registered, as we will contact you through it in case of a win. Furthermore, the beta keys are only valid in the EU region and may not be sold.
We will select 10 winners from the funniest or most memorable quotes. You can participate until 02/23/2015 at 18:00!
Good luck and have fun searching for the best quotes!
You can find the terms and conditions and privacy hints here (Update: The contest has ended!). The contest is a collaboration between Mein MMO and Blizzard.
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The MMO Neverwinter is visited by one of the most iconic duos in PC gaming history: The somewhat simple Minsc and his hamster Boo pay a visit to the Forgotten Realms.
“Always on the eyes, Boo! Always on the eyes!” was one of the cult phrases of the …somewhat deranged follower Minsc, a Ranger in the cult RPG Baldur’s Gate. He was quite fond of his “giant miniature space hamster” Boo and gave clear battle instructions.
Originally created in a private Dungeons-and-Dragons group, the unlikely Minsc&Boo duo is considered one of Bioware’s best creations, and they have built an excellent reputation over this time. As a “comic relief” character in Baldur’s Gate, Minsc and Boo and the battle cry “Always on the eyes!” made PC history.
The action MMO Neverwinter aims to capitalize on the popularity of the two and brings them as quest NPCs into the MMO world. They are set to play an important role with “Elemental Evil,” the next expansion.
With Land of Britain, a new MMORPG is in development, which relies on Kickstarter and is heavily reminiscent of the genre classics Dark Age of Camelot and Warhammer.
As a DAOC veteran, I thought of Dark Age of Camelot as soon as I saw the map in the trailer: Three kingdoms on the British island will be at war in the new MMORPG Land of Britain:
In the south Avalon with the capital Camelot – the realm of humans.
In the west Talamhria, the realm of elves, goblins, and the old ways.
And in the north Norsengard, the realm of the Vikings.
In DAOC, the realms were called Albion, Hibernia, and Midgard. Both then and now, a semi-fictional Britain serves as the setting – so at some point, after the Romans left, and long before the Normans came, this story would likely take place, if it were possible with all its peculiarities and fantasy beings.
It was a time when the east coast of Britain was still besieged by Vikings and when everything in the west was so mystical from the perspective of the proto-Britons that fairies and giants could just as well have lived there.
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Land of Britain is an MMORPG by former “Warhammer Online” and “Ryse: Son of Rome” veterans, so it is said. The biggest goal is set to be “sustainability”. The decisions of players must have consequences. The studio Potato Killer aims to launch a Kickstarter campaign to secure funding. At the moment, first ideas are already emerging, which again strongly remind of Dark Age of Camelot or Warhammer Online.
There will be a constant conflict between the realms. Each of these kingdoms will have its own classes and races (6 classes and races per kingdom, totaling 18).
Craftsmen as Their Own Classes
Unlike the classics, crafting will take a different approach. Here, players will choose to register either as adventurers or as craftsmen right from the start: Craftsmen will be their own class.
The crafting will not, as promised, boil down to constantly spamming the same recipes, but crafting will be a kind of life decision that will be noticeable at every step of the way. Otherwise, there are already some other announcements about the direction they want to take with Land of Britain and what features they have planned. But they sound, in such an early stage, always too good to be true: Every skill point should be noticeable on the individual hero’s journey. Every hero should be able to contribute to the success of their realm. Guilds will vie for the dominion of their respective realm. Everything should be dynamic and in motion.
It Will Take a Long Time Before a First Impression Is Possible
By now, we are all skeptical enough not to give too much heed to the early promises of a new MMORPG, I think. Especially when so little is there and the budget is still so uncertain as here.
Still: Just the idea of playing a game set in Dark Age of Camelot after all these years makes me perk up. In this junction of three such interesting mythologies (Celtic, Nordic, and the strangely Christian-knightly-pagan Arthurian legend), a lot is possible. Even if we will take a long time to get a clear picture of Land of Britain and to get a feel for what production quality they are aiming for.
Especially since players’ (including my) expectations are already so high, one should temper oneself with such a project and not expect too much. Even a “successful” Kickstarter project does not have to meet the industry standard that so many of us expect visually and in detail from a modern MMO.
With Camelot Unchained, a “spiritual successor” to Dark Age of Camelot is already much more imminent. However, it is still hard to say what category it will land in.
The popular tank MMO World of Tanks now also receives a version for the Xbox One. Players with an Xbox 360 account can carry their progress over when they switch.
With World of Tanks, everything is going according to plan: The successful game World of Tanks is set to systematically come to all possible platforms. Now it’s the Xbox One’s turn, taking over the existing Xbox 360 version. No exact release date has been announced yet for when it will start on the One.
It is already known that there will be a cross-play feature between Xbox 360 and Xbox One, allowing players on the respective platforms to play together and against each other. Furthermore, the Xbox One version will include all features of the Xbox 360 version. It is slightly more action-oriented than the PC version.
And those who want to switch can simply take their progress from the 360 to the Xbox One. World of Tanks will also be free to play on the Xbox One, only requiring an Xbox Live Gold membership.
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The MMO shooter Defiance presents its next content expansion “Alcatraz” and the expeditions in a preview. Here, players can test their firepower against increasingly stronger waves of enemies.
Expeditions is the new type of challenge that Trion Worlds has designed for their MMO shooter Defiance. The first three are called Hellbug Hunt, The War of Depth, and Flagrant Abuse. They will be part of Alcatraz, the next content expansion, which is expected to arrive soon.
Depending on a player’s EGO level, access to a certain “tier” of expeditions is given, which is essentially the weight class. With EGO 700, one reaches Tier 3, and with EGO 5000, one enters Tier 19.
Anyone wanting to participate in an expedition will need hunter requisitions, which can be purchased via bits or will be available as login rewards. The requisitions are also spent when revivals are necessary, or one sadly gives up on the series.
The goal is to complete as many successful expeditions in a short amount of time as possible to claim ever-increasing rewards and advance from the starting tier to higher ones, until it becomes impossible to continue.
A similar principle is known from Trion Worlds Rift with the Nightmare Rifts. The further preview of Alcatraz with the enemy types to be fought can be found in the sources.
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In Destiny there are a number of fresh primary weapons since the hard mode of Crota’s End is open. We are looking at the new solar auto rifle “Abyss Defiance”.
Four new primary weapons have made their way into Destiny. They have been around for a few weeks now and should already be part of the arsenal of some guardians. Today, we want to take a look at the “Abyss Defiance” and hear what experts think of it.
Where can the weapon be obtained?
The legendary auto rifle can be obtained from the raid “Crota’s End” in hard mode, specifically from the bridge section, the second encounter of the raid.
How effective is the weapon as an auto rifle?
As an auto rifle, it is relatively balanced. It reloads incredibly quickly. The only average impact can be increased by zooming in, and it deals increased damage thanks to Focus Fire.
For a closer look at the stats, we recommend checking out this video:
http://youtu.be/6lYNVcis-9w
What can the Abyss Defiance be used for?
Should now see less usage time.
The 331 auto rifle deals “Solar damage” as a primary weapon, which could make it the new preferred weapon for the rare Nightfall strikes with a solar modifier. It would thus take over the role of the scout rifle Vision of Confluence. Even without a solar burn, it is a strong choice to clear out enemies with solar shields.
It really shines against “Wizards,” the witches of the Hive. They are a real danger (and also quite annoying) in many strikes and also in the raid due to their enormous damage output. The Abyss Defiance has a special trait (Witch’s Curse) that confuses witches after 1-5 seconds of fire for a short time, as if they were hit by a Titan’s Flash Grenade.
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It also works against the “Will of Crota” strike boss Omnigul and makes the weapon particularly strong. Like the other raid primary weapons, the Abyss Defiance can deal devastating bonus damage against Hive Majors (Hive servants with yellow health bars) thanks to Hive Disruptor, making it a good choice for the raid.
In PvP, while the Abyss Defiance is a solid choice, its special PvE traits, which are tailored for the raid, do not help here. It cannot shine in this context.
The weapon should mainly be used in the raid “Crota’s End” when dealing solar damage, either to get through shields or because a solar burn is active. Or for taking down Omnigul and other witches.
Especially the difference between hip-firing and aimed fire is strongly noticeable in the handling of the weapon:
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It is now also clear how exactly “Triple Triad”, the card game, will work. It corresponds to the one from Final Fantasy VIII. The game is played on a field with 9 empty card slots – similar to Tic-Tac-Toe.
In each of these slots, a game card can be placed. This card has 4 values, with each value corresponding to an “edge” of the card (West, South, East, North). The card initially belongs to the player who plays it; it counts for the player as a “point”. The opponent can try to “flip” this card by placing a card next to it that has a “higher” value on the corresponding edge. The goal is to position one’s own cards so that the “weaker edges” cannot be attacked and only the “strong” sides are facing outwards.
There will be a variety of special rules in Triple Triad. The “Standard Rule” is called “All Open”, allowing players to see the five cards the opponent holds in hand and plan strategically.
In addition, constructing the deck will work similarly to Hearthstone. Up to five decks can be saved. With 2.51, a total of 80 cards will be introduced, which can be obtained in various ways. About half will be available from NPCs that can be defeated in Triple Triad. Others come from card packs, can be purchased with Manderville Gold Saucer points, or obtained in Primal battles. The first 5 cards will be available for completing a tutorial mission.
Triple Triad is not intended to be a one-patch wonder. In the future, many more cards will be added to Final Fantasy XIV. With the expansion Heavensward, possibly another 25, and with patch 3.1 another similar amount.
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In the survival MMO H1Z1 a player wanted to peacefully end the “Hunger Games” mode Battle Royale, stating that “the killing must stop”.
The Battle Royale mode in H1Z1 works like this: There is a map and players, each player has only one life, whoever survives to the end has won, a poisonous fog slowly creeps in from the sides and continuously shrinks the map. Yes, it is the scenario from “The Hunger Games” and the Japanese film/book “Battle Royale.”
One player has now tried to “stop this madness!” and strives in a 40-minute video to repeatedly “stop the killing.” It is so pointless and does nothing, and one should not let themselves be forced by “the system.” The survivors are not wild animals, but brothers. Surprisingly, the others even listen to the crazy person, creating a very interesting phenomenon in H1Z1. Will peace hold?
Well, it’s probably easier to be peaceful when there aren’t guns lying around everywhere and when there is no reward for the survivor…
http://youtu.be/eyUh3hCRa6k
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In World of Warcraft, Patch 6.1 arrives on February 25th, and the trailer reveals who the legendary follower will be.
Finally, a date for the next patch in World of Warcraft is here; it comes next week. At least, there was an English announcement last night for February 24th, which is a Tuesday. For us, the reset usually happens on Wednesday.
The patch is packed with:
Next step of the Legendary quest, facing Gul’Dan, and you will get a legendary follower (Spoiler: In the video, it looks like it’s the tormented half-orc assassin Garona, and she has some kind of ninja bodyguard ability … but that’s just the video).
Visiting friends’ garrisons will be more rewarding; a lot has been changed: Invasions go up to Platinum, NPC visitors come by at irregular intervals, and lucrative boss fights will soon take place in the garrisons.
Update 12:00 PM: Yup, February 25th. The EU announcement is now also here; we have embedded the “German” video – it is the English one with German subtitles.
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The SF-MMO WildStar awards prizes for the best video clips. In 30-second spots, fans are to capture what they like best about the new patch.
It is a cost-effective advertising tactic that more and more MMO studios are practicing: They rely on the talent and creativity of fans and want to promote them and utilize their natural urge to showcase and present themselves to a certain extent. This is how Carbine is now practicing it with their MMO WildStar. Fans are expected to create a “film trailer-like” 30-second clip that showcases the coolest of Update 4, the Protostar Initiative. They should then send the clip to the US Facebook page of WildStar, and they can win some great prizes: Among other things, a tech package with a mouse, headset, and keyboard.
Carbine is even a little smarter: They will not decide themselves who wins these prizes, but instead will hold a vote. The video creators should promote their clip and get as many people excited about it as possible.
Well, cost-effective, effective, useful in multiple ways, and letting others do the work: That would surely be in the spirit of Protostar.
Submissions can be made until March 2, you can read more about it on this page. Meanwhile, it has also been announced that the huge update patch notes will no longer be translated into German. They prefer to invest these resources in translation work within the game in the future.
By the way – This is what Carbine’s commercials used to look like.
http://youtu.be/SqNKvzHktoA
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In The Elder Scrolls Online, dataminers have found descriptions of the 2250 items that players can steal in TESO. They have also discovered 1150 ways in which guards ask thieves about their punishment.
The Update 6 is on the test server and is scheduled to go live next week. Clever players have now found the 2250 items that players can steal, at least the text file in English for them. Time and again, one can sense the mischief that must have been watching the creators at Zenimax, their eye and ear for detail: a lifelike doll for wood elf children turns out to be a stuffed monkey; a net woven from goat hair that can catch insects might be stolen, or even the quest journal of another could fall into the hands of the thief.
And of course – how could it be otherwise – there’s a lot of pornography… these Khajiit are impossible. Here is the full list.
Stop! Wait! I have to select the right one from 1150 different sayings!
A second document has also been found. It contains the more than 1150 ways that guards ask caught players about the “Bounty” on their heads. This can happen authoritatively (“Silence, you worthless cur! Give me the money, and I can attend to more important tasks!”), somewhat buddy-like (“Hey, don’t tell anyone that I’m drinking on duty. Just give me the money and be on your way.”), normally, or even quite bizarrely. And yes, there’s a little knee gag in there too: “Hey, don’t even think about running away. My knees aren’t what they used to be.” If you’d like to see the line that prompts you to pay your fine: This way.
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Any player who has ever played an MMO or RPG is surely familiar with class systems. There is usually a Warrior, a Mage, a Rogue or Assassin, a Hunter, and so on. Each of these archetypes represents a specific play style, has specific weapons, and usually also a specific role. Forget all that! EverQuest Next is taking a different approach.
Classes are built from keywords, officially called “Keywords.” There are two different types of these keywords: Origin and Damage Type. Origins are the foundations of abilities. They determine how an ability ultimately looks and also serve as an energy source.
The damage types, on the other hand, indicate what kind of mechanics are behind the abilities. Abilities with the fire damage type, for example, have a damage-over-time effect, while the shadow damage type is more characterized by life steal.
And this is just the beginning! If you want to learn more about multi-classing in Everquest Next, check out the video:
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Iron Banner is active and it’s really worth it this month.
The PvP event Iron Banner is back in Destiny since this morning. We briefly present the rewards that can be snagged, and why they are so worthwhile this time.
Light Level 36 Gloves and Boots
In February, there are not just one Light Level 36 item as in January, but two. With these items, it is possible to reach a light level of 32.
This time Guardians receive gloves at Rank 3, and for the first time they can buy boots at Raid level at Rank 4.
The special thing about the armor pieces:They can be upgraded with Ascendant shards. This means: You don’t need any luminous shards for that. Anyone who buys both Iron Banner armor pieces and wears either an exotic helmet or an exotic chest piece, only needs 21 luminous shards and one piece from the raid Crota’s End to reach the maximum level of 32.
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The Shotgun Felwinter’s Lie with three times Range in Destiny
At Reputation Rank 4, the Solar shotgun Felwinter’s Lie is available for purchase. This weapon has incredibly strong attributes right from the vendor that excite players:
Field Choke adds 12% more range for the shotgun.
Hammer Forged (one of 3 options) further increases the range.
And Range Finder a third time ensures that the shotgun still deals damage at long distances.
Additionally, there is a chance that kills regenerate ammo.
For PvP players, this is a real gem that doesn’t need to be rerolled, but works “straight from the vendor.” With the next patch, it could even be that the weapon is somewhat viable in PvE.
The Scout Rifle Gheleon’s Demise Comes with 2 Excellent Perks
At Rank 5, the scout rifle Gheleon’s Demise is available. This weapon also has two very desirable perks “right from the vendor”:
With Outlaw, the weapon reloads significantly faster after a precision kill.
And with Firefly, there is an explosion effect after precision hits.
This weapon doesn’t need to be reforged either.
And how do I get there? How do I farm Reputation in the Iron Banner?
The exact process of the Iron Banner is described here in our January Iron Banner article. There we also explain the details, such as the reforging of weapons. Important for reputation growth is:
Even losses give reputation points. As long as there’s just an occasional win, it hardly matters whether you lose or win.
Always grab the “Hardened” bonus when you play, it makes a strong difference. You can get it as often as you like, it lasts for 12 hours.
The bonus becomes significantly stronger towards the end of the week. Even if you only have time starting Saturday, you can still make it.
Always wear the purchasable reputation items from the vendor. Their bonuses complement each other.
Try to complete the bounties as well.
A user on reddit created a table showing how many hours one approximately needs on which day to reach the maximum level of 5. It goes easiest if you play regularly in the first days and complete bounties, but don’t overdo it (maybe an hour) and then go all out on Saturday, Sunday, when the bonus gets stronger. Then, while the Iron Banner still requires considerable time investment, it is not outrageous.
In Hearthstone someone has compiled the artwork of the cards from the expansion “Goblins vs Gnomes” into a gallery.
Thinking about “What is he going to play next?”, “Does he still have a taunt?” or “He can’t possibly have another fireball in his hand, can he? Or?!”, typical thoughts during a Hearthstone game, makes it easy to overlook the fantastic detail work, spirit, and humor that is in the cards.
Well, it’s often not easy to see, especially on small displays and when the numbers are in front. And some people think so abstractly about the cards that they only reduce them to their abilities and no longer appreciate them in their full beauty. A user on reddit has now compiled the artwork, the drawings, of all “Goblins vs Gnomes” cards into an impressive gallery. It is really worth a look … or one hundred and forty-eight.
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PC players of the third-person shooter Warframe can now download the new expansion of the free-to-play game. The add-on brings some novelties to the game and makes it a streamlined Destiny variant for PC players.
Social Hubs for MMO Feeling
With the expansion, the Orbiter Relays come into play. These are gathering spots for the 14 million Warframe players as stated by the manufacturer. Here, the Tenno peacefully engage in their activities or set out on an exploration tour. The relays are thus a completely new element of the third-person shooter and make Warframe more social and role-play oriented. Chatting, trading, and fighting together in a futuristic setting – it almost sounds like Destiny, right?
Artifacts, Slaves, and Upcoming Opening
At the Orbiter Relays, players can find not only fellow beings but also new NPCs offering various things. For instance, the Void Trader Baro Ki’Teer sells artifacts for Ducats. However, the NPC is not always there, as he regularly changes his location…Xur sends his regards. Reputation can now also be improved in the relays. To do so, you just need to visit one of the Syndicate leaders who are located in the new spaces. Here you can trade your Medallions from the Syndicate missions and receive a reputation boost. Additionally, there are Augment mods at the Syndicates that optimize your Warframe. By the way, Darvo’s Market hasn’t opened yet. The Corpus trader is taking his time and will likely open the store soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3SrdhDxMrg
Shooter meets MMO
With this update, Warframe takes a major step towards MMO. Player interaction is increasingly put at the forefront, even if some elements of the update strongly resemble Destiny features. No problem – at least the seasoned PC player knows Destiny only from the Mein-MMO news. The expansion is currently only available on PC and is being tested there. The rollout to consoles has so far been very limited. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, only Prime Access supporters, PC-found users with a migrated account, or Tenno with a mastery rank of at least ten have access.
Players who are hopefully waiting for a PC release of Destiny should check out Warframe. The futuristic setting throws you into exciting shooter action with friends, acquaintances, or strangers. With the introduction of the Orbiter Relays, some MMO elements are also added – it’s definitely worth a try. In our list of the best free-to-play online shooters, the title made it into the top 3. If you want to dive into the free adventure: here is the registration on the official Warframe website.
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The team shooter Evolve still has issues with the leaderboards. Should it really be so easy that a disconnect before the line protects you in the “defeat” category?
Evolve is still at the very beginning of its development and at the moment there is trouble regarding the leaderboards. Rumors are going around and there is plenty of evidence, screenshots, videos, and threads that one can simply evade a statistical “defeat” by disconnecting before the end of a match.
A player is said to have managed to achieve a flawless 150-0 record as the monster Goliath. Now he is being hunted again. However, not by hunters, but by upset forum users who want to punish such abuse of the ranking system.
At the moment, one should probably mark the leaderboards with a monster-sized asterisk: They are too easy to manipulate.
By the way, our Cortyn also dared to climb the leaderboards, managing to reach the top 3 in Europe with Goliath, when she wrote this Evolve test.
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