Bungie occasionally introduces changes in Destiny 2 that should make the lives of Guardians easier. One of these appeared a few weeks ago, but many Guardians didn’t even notice it. It was a desired feature 7 years ago, but now it’s finally here.
What feature is it? It mainly concerns the vault and its function of how to access your items. Many Guardians either use third-party sites like DIM and transfer their items from Guardian to Guardian using a PC or an app.
If you don’t trust such programs, you have to access your items the old-fashioned way: drive to the Tower and interact with the vault.
This can take up to 5 minutes depending on server load and loading times, which can be really annoying over time. For this reason, Bungie has now implemented the system that allows you to easily access the vault from orbit – thus no loading times or third-party tools are necessary.
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Destiny 2: The launch trailer for the new episode ‘Returners’
Time savings without third parties
How can I access the feature? The feature can be activated relaxed from orbit. On a controller, you need to press “Down” on the D-pad – on PC, that’s the S key. A new vault window will now open. You can switch to your inventory with the vault open to transfer items to the vault. It is also possible to pull items from the vault into your inventory.
Many long-time players will probably forgo the feature as they have befriended third-party sites over the years, which even offer useful options for creating builds.
However, it is a practical “Quality of Life” feature that mainly new players and fans who know nothing about these third-party options can appreciate. 7 years is a long time, and when you factor in the time spent flying from orbit to the Tower or the H.E.L.M over those 7 years, such an update was desperately needed.
A new game has been released on Steam, currently exciting strategy fans. Comparisons are being made that the title does not need to shy away from.
What game is it? Age of History 3 is, as the name suggests, the third part of a strategy game series. The title was released on October 23, 2024, on Steam and quickly gathered many positive reviews.
In Age of History 3, you guide a civilization from its beginnings through world history. Initially, you only deal with a small tribe, and later it even goes into the future. In simple, but beautiful 2D graphics, you control the fate of your country via a world map.
The game is also making waves because it did not come from a large or medium-sized studio, but was created by a single developer.
Supplies for Strategy Fans in the Trailer of Age of History 3
Many positive voices, but also criticism
How is the game received? Age of History 3 was developed by Łukasz Jakowski, just like its predecessors. He is handling the development work by himself and is now achieving some success.
On Steam, the game currently (as of 24.10.2024) has a rating of 89% positive reviews. Over 1,500 people have voted. The gameplay and accessibility are praised – the game is said to not be too complicated. There are only a few bugs, and most people like the presentation.
Direct comparisons are made here to the strategy experts from Paradox. Especially the interface reminds players of the titles from the Swedish studio, which has experienced its own ups and downs.
“My first impression was amazing; I have tried several Paradox games like Europa Universalis 4, and for the first time, I can play a game like this for more than 20 minutes,” writes the user NaniKazuku.
“This is a true find for fans of global strategy. In this game, I was able to immerse myself in the management of an entire civilization, from ancient times to futuristic epochs,” describes Ţhė Nebeský Mûž his experience.
“Much more complex than part 2, but still easier and simpler than Hearts of Iron 4. There is currently a lot of content and even more room for improvements, especially through community mods. Overall, it’s a great game,” finds AsakuraRen.
Is there also criticism? Yes, there is. In particular, the absence of a tutorial is being criticized. This makes entering the game more difficult despite its accessibility. The controls also frustrate some players like Khorne Flakes. He recommends waiting for further updates.
In mid-November 2024, the current expansion Dawntrail of Final Fantasy XIV will enter its next phase. All the details of Patch 7.1 are now revealed on the new overview page from Square Enix.
What is this overview page? When an expansion or new content patch for Final Fantasy XIV is on the way, the developers at Square Enix always expand the official website of the MMORPG with nicely designed theme pages that deal with the upcoming features and improvements.
Recently, you can also find an overview for Patch 7.1 in the Dawntrail section, specifically at finalfantasyxiv.com. The first content pack for the current expansion is called Crossroads and is set to arrive on the live servers in mid-November 2024. We will reveal what’s in the update below.
Here is the launch trailer for Final Fantasy XIV – Dawntrail once again:
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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural
All New Content of Patch 7.1 of Final Fantasy XIV
What’s coming with Patch 7.1? The focus of the new chapter is, of course, the continuation of the main scenario of Dawntrail. The official description states:
“Golden-hued paradise that was known as the Living Memory has been forged. But not all that glitters is gold, and thus the Warrior of Light has made a choice in a bitter fight for the natural course of life. Peace reigns once again in Tural – yet not all conflicts have been resolved. For now, as two worlds must find a path to each other, long-lost memories begin to surface…”
The main scenario of Dawntrail continues with Patch 7.1.
The other highlight features include:
Alliance Raid Echoes from Vana’diel (Part 1) – Jeuno: The First Stage: A strange message from Mamook reaches the ears of the Warrior of Light, drawing him once again into the forest of Yak T’el… A whisper from worlds that should never meet, overlapping and bringing forth new, unforeseen dangers.
Dungeon Research Station Yuweyawata: In the north of the Eternal Heritage, there once was a small peaceful settlement. At a time when the dome had not yet loomed over the heads of its inhabitants, Prince Zoraal Ja is said to have led his landsgarde into battle against a true Tural Vidraal.
Trial Gok Tajaal – Eternal Queen: Gentle harmonies guide the Warrior of Light into the emotional world of a queen, so pure and dutiful that she forgot her own happiness. Thus she sacrificed herself for the soulless memories of long-past existences and threatened to bring endless despair to the world instead of love – all for the sake of her people, as she believed. What might have happened if her soul harvest had succeeded?
A boss from the Dungeon Research Station Yuweyawata.
Additionally, the following new features are planned:
Fatal Raids: A Second Future (fatal)
Chaotic Alliance Raid: The Cloud of Darkness (chaotic)
With The Finals, the developers at Embark Studios have already achieved good success with their first shooter. Now the developers show what they are still working on, and you can try it out.
What kind of game is this? ARC Raiders is the second shooter from the developers at Embark Studios. The team, which consists in part of former Battlefield developers, has already released a good shooter with The Finals.
With ARC Raiders, it is supposed to go in a completely different direction than The Finals. The new title is an extraction shooter like Escape From Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown. In PvPvE battles, you will face not only human opponents but also robots controlled by the game itself.
The shooter takes place in a future where humanity has been forced into exile underground by robots. There, people reside and send the so-called ARC Raiders to the surface to gather materials. You control one such ARC Raider in the game.
Here you can watch the ARC Raiders trailer from gamescom 2024:
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ARC Raiders – The trailer for the PvPvE shooter
Testing for the shooter is already underway
How can you play the shooter? ARC Raiders is not set to be released until 2025. However, you can get an impression of the game until October 27, as a technical test for the game is running on Steam.
The test is the largest so far for the game; however, the maximum player numbers are limited. If you want to try the game, you just need to “request access” on the game’s Steam page. This is free, but the game is set to cost €40 later. With a bit of luck, the confirmation will follow via email shortly after.
If you receive an invitation, according to the developers, you can invite up to two additional friends to play the shooter together with you. The maximum player count in ARC Raiders is three players.
Can you watch the game on Twitch? No, the technical test for ARC Raiders is still not intended for the public, and all testers must sign a confidentiality agreement. Therefore, there will be no streams, videos, or screenshots from the test.
What else is known about the game? So far, very little is known about ARC Raiders. The game was actually supposed to be released in 2022 and has been postponed several times since then.
In a press release that MeinMMO has, the developers explain that a round is supposed to last about 30 minutes. If you die, you lose all your loot during a round.
While the round is still ongoing, various extraction points will no longer be available. There will also be activities on the map where you can secure extra rewards.
The new MMORPG Tarisland is launching its first expansion “Blight Dragon Elegy.” MyMMO reveals which new content is coming.
What kind of expansion is this? The first expansion of the MMORPG Tarisland is named “Blight Dragon Elegy” and brings several new contents to the game. Tarisland will be expanded into so-called Seasons. Instead of one major expansion per year, this MMORPG will have several smaller expansions throughout the entire year.
With the first expansion “Blight Dragon Elegy,” it will already become quite wintry in the game by October.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new expansion:
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Tarisland shows its Season 1 in the new trailer
A Good Start
What is the highlight of the expansion? The highlight of the expansion is probably the new map. In the Scardino Icefield, you will level up to the new maximum level of 50 and experience a new chapter in the story of Tarisland.
The new map is the home of the Snow Lion Clan and the birthplace of the Barbarian warriors.
How about Dungeons and Raids? In Tarisland, everything revolves around Dungeons and Raids. The first expansion does not change that and brings four new Dungeons into the game:
Crimson Frost Forest
Ice Crypt Fortress
Bloody Nightmare
Glowing Lava
The new Dungeons, as usual, have three bosses each and are suitable for tackling them with a group.
There are also two new Raids in Tarisland. The first Raid is called Grave Fog Fortress. It features five boss encounters against various opponents. There is currently no official information about the second Raid, but it will likely have at least three bosses since the developers mentioned 20 new bosses in their updates.
What changes in gameplay? The MMORPG introduces two new game modes with its first expansion.
Temple Maze: A rogue-like where you have to face various dangers alone or with allies.
Twisted Dreamland: A 5-player game mode where you must complete challenges with additional mechanics.
Additionally, changes will be made to the classes with the expansion. Besides balancing changes, new talents will be added, and the labeled stone will also change.
Is it worth getting into? Those who have been considering diving into Tarisland for a while will surely find a good moment with the new expansion to get to know the game. Along with the main features, the update will also bring additional small changes to reduce grind and stress even further.
In GTA 5, players love to race down the highway. But it is precisely there that Rockstar Games removed a feature more than 10 years after the release of their game that made the highways really good.
What feature are we talking about? In GTA 5 and GTA Online, players spend a lot of time on the highways in the game. Whether in missions, races, on RP servers, or just for fun. Anyone who knows the highways like the back of their hand also knows the yellow bollards.
These bollards, which can also be described as yellow highway paddles, are located in the middle of the road and separate the two lanes. Those who drive fast have surely knocked them down more than once.
It is precisely these bollards that have now been changed and exchanged for a worse version.
With this update, the highway bollards were replaced:
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In the new ‘Bottom Dollar Bounties’ update of GTA Online, it’s all about bounties.
From Wobble-Bollard to Concrete Blocker
What has changed? In the latest major update “Bottom Dollar Bounties” from June 2024, these bollards have likely been replaced. Previously, you could slowly drive over them to bend them. You could also make them wobble by walking.
However, with the update, the bollards have been changed so that they can no longer be easily bent. Now the bollards simply break when you drive over them. It doesn’t matter how slow you are; either you get stopped, or the bollards break. If you try to bend the bollards on foot, you will run into a concrete blocker; it is no longer possible to make the bollards wobble.
In a video on X.com, user @Lucas7yoshi_RS has shown the change in detail:
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Why was the feature removed after such a long time? Rockstar Games added the “Road Paddle” as a “prop” (component) in the Bottom Dollar Bounties patch, as the patch notes show (via Reddit). However, there is no explanation as to why it has now been changed.
The creator of the video has his own theory about the change. According to him, the change may not have affected just the bollards, but rather all flexible joints in the game. However, he does not provide any evidence for his assumption.
How are players reacting to the change? The change is not well received by the players. User @NeroAUS writes on X.com: “Why do I feel like I was hurt by this change? Please fix this.”
User @ytRosie also finds the change bad on X.com: “Make it right!!!!” User @sium_dummy wonders on X.com: “How can you even break something like this?”
But the hardest hit may be @john_pittsburg, who writes on X.com: “This is unironically the worst thing Rockstar has ever done to this game”.
Under the post of the discoverer, hardly anyone finds the change good. However, the fact that this discovery was made only months after the actual patch shows that the feature is probably not very significant, even if many liked the wobble bollards.
Here you will find everything you need to know about the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including the release time, price, and when the preload starts.
The next installment of Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6. We already know the release date and time, the framework of the campaign, and initial information about the new zombie mode. Here is a brief overview with the most important information:
Release: October 25, 2024, at 00:00 / 06:00
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass
Price: Standard Edition: €79.99
Price Vault Edition: €109.99
Is Black Ops 6 in Game Pass? Yes.
Update, October 24, 2024: The article was originally published in August and has since been updated with new information.
CoD Black Ops 6: Release Time
When is the release? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25, 2024, on all platforms.
At what time is the release of CoD Black Ops 6? The release time depends on the platform you are playing on. Consoles can start at 00:00 on the 25th, while on PC, it will begin at 6:00 AM.
PlayStation – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
Xbox – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
PC (Microsoft Store) – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
PC (Battle.net, Steam) – Start time: October 25, 2024, at 06:00 German time
CoD Black Ops 6: Preload – When can you download?
When does the preload start? The preload of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 starts on all platforms (PC, PS, Xbox) on October 21, 2024, at 18:00 German time.
How large is the download?
PC (Steam, Battle.net, Microsoft Store): 102 GB
Console: no details yet
CoD Black Ops 6: Price and Editions
How much does Black Ops 6 cost? Black Ops 6 will be released in two different editions, which have different prices:
The standard edition costs €79.99
The Vault edition costs €109.99
The editions of Black Ops 6 differ mainly in their content. For example, buyers of the Vault edition receive operator packs, a gum pack for the zombie mode, and early access to the open beta.
CoD Black Ops 6 in Game Pass
Will BO6 be in Game Pass? Yes, Black Ops 6 will be included in Game Pass. On the day of the release, you can play the shooter on Xbox and PC with a “Game Pass” subscription.
If you are still unclear about which Game Pass versions you can play the multiplayer or campaign with, here is an overview:
The content of the different editions of BO6 in detail.
CoD Black Ops 6 Platforms – Is BO6 on PS4?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The release on PC will occur on Steam, in the Microsoft Store, and on Battle.net.
What do we know about the zombie mode? The zombie mode in Black Ops 6 will be round-based – you will have to fend off waves of zombie hordes. At launch, 2 maps will be available.
Additionally, the Omni-Movement, which will be introduced with Black Ops 6 into the CoD series, will be playable in the zombie mode.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 shows the zombie mode in the trailer
What is the campaign of CoD Black Ops 6 about?
This is the story: The campaign of Black Ops 6 takes place after the events of Cold War and during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. The central roles of the story are taken by former CIA agents Frank Woods and Troy Marshall, who have been banished from the CIA and the country after a failed mission and must work together.
Here are a few quick facts about the campaign:
We already know Frank Woods from Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2.
Other characters in the campaign: Jane Harrow (CIA contact), Felix Neumann, Sevati Dumas, Russel Adler
Espionage is a fundamental aspect of the campaign.
There will be “risky heists,” for example, on a casino.
The missions should be completed in various ways – depending on which option you choose during execution.
The campaign will also include conversation options that allow you to manipulate your conversation partners and thus create new pathways.
The campaign hub is an abandoned villa that serves as a safehouse for the team.
CoD: Black Ops 6: Omni-Movement
What is Omni-Movement? The so-called omnidirectional movement, or Omni-Movement, will be introduced with BO6 and consists of several effects.
You can:
sprint in all directions
rotate lying down at full speed in all directions
jump in all directions and shoot in the air while jumping
What do we know about the multiplayer of BO6? The multiplayer will feature a total of 16 different maps at the release of Black Ops 6: twelve 6v6 maps and four operation maps where 2v2 or 6v6 can be played.
The multiplayer takes place after the events of the campaign and leads you to locations you have seen there. Additionally, with Black Ops 6, the traditional prestige system will return. There will be 10 prestige levels, each bringing its own set of rewards. After reaching prestige 10, you will achieve Prestige Master, where there will be an additional 1,000 levels. The complete prestige system will be available at launch.
The Omni-Movement will also be playable in multiplayer. The theater mode will return as well. Lastly, you can also enjoy a customizable HUD in multiplayer. This allows you to move, hide, or even change the shape of the minimap’s various elements. A German CoD YouTuber is especially looking forward to this: German YouTuber played CoD: Black Ops 6 and reveals which new feature he is most excited about
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available in the Game Pass on Xbox and PC, but the subscription versions differ. We show what the different tiers include.
Which versions can you play? You can only play the full game with the PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate. With the Game Pass Core and Game Pass Console, you have to make compromises or add the other version.
CoD Black Ops 6 in the Game Pass – Prices & Content of the Subscriptions
Game Pass Core – €6.99 per month
Access to online multiplayer and the zombie mode.
The full game is not included.
Game Pass Console – €12.99 per month
The campaign of Black Ops 6 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
To play multiplayer and the zombie mode on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, a separately available online multiplayer access is required.
To play multiplayer and the zombie mode on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, you must upgrade to Game Pass Ultimate or purchase Game Pass Core additionally.
PC Game Pass – €11.99 per month
Allows you to play the campaign, multiplayer, and zombie mode on PCs via the Microsoft Store
Game Pass Ultimate – €17.99 per month
Allows you to play the campaign, multiplayer, and zombie mode on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Microsoft Store).
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CoD: Everything you need to know about Black Ops 6 – in under 2 minutes
If you want to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 without a Game Pass subscription, you will have to pay €79.99 for the Standard Edition and €109.99 for the Vault Edition.
No €1 Subscription at the Release of CoD Black Ops 6
Is there a trial subscription? No, shortly before the release of CoD Black Ops 6, Microsoft has discontinued the test version of the Game Pass. Until recently, you could sign up for a 14-day trial subscription for €1 to get an impression of the Game Pass and its offers, but that is no longer possible: If you wanted to play the new Call of Duty cheaply via the Game Pass, Microsoft has bad news for you
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The new action RPG Crimson Desert is already highly anticipated by many. However, players on Xbox almost couldn’t play the game as Sony was reportedly looking to keep it exclusive to PS5.
Which game is it? The action RPG Crimson Desert comes from Pearl Abyss, the developers of Black Desert. The game is set to release in the second quarter of 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox, and was originally conceived as a prequel to Black Desert.
In the meantime, the action RPG focuses on single-player gameplay with an interesting open world. As the leader of a mercenary group, players fight against monstrous foes in a medieval setting.
However, Xbox players almost missed out on the game, as Sony apparently wanted the game exclusively for itself.
Here you can watch the trailer for Crimson Desert:
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Crimson Desert shows the crazy open world in the gameplay trailer
Exclusive deal rejected
What kind of deal was it? Sony Interactive Entertainment reportedly had interest in an exclusive deal for Crimson Desert. The publisher is said to have offered a deal where the developers would receive support from Sony, but in return, Crimson Desert would initially be exclusive to PlayStation (via jpgames.de).
However, Pearl Abyss is said to have declined the deal. According to Insider-Gaming, the developers stated: “It was determined that self-publishing would be very profitable.”
However, the reports should be taken with caution because the primary source is the post of a financial blogger who is now offline. Furthermore, it is rather atypical for a financial blogger to release such internal information. Deals like the one described here are not uncommon in the industry.
Sony uses exclusive games to boost their console sales. Such games are also referred to as “system sellers.” For years, Sony has been loosening exclusivity for PC more and more. Games like Helldivers 2 were even released simultaneously on both systems. The shift to bringing games to PC has earned Sony a lot of money.
What else is revealed about Crimson Desert? The source also shares the internal thoughts regarding the game (via Reddit). For example, the development is nearly complete and the focus is on the open world, for which they even had to make modifications to their own engine.
After the development of Crimson Desert, the developers plan to continue with the work on the crazy open-world action-adventure DokeV. Multiplayer content is also planned for the game.
In Lost Ark, players took advantage of a bug to acquire millions of gold and good equipment. Now Amazon has responded and banned the cheaters.
What kind of exploit was that? Recently, Lost Ark introduced what are known as starter support servers. These servers are meant to help new players get started in the MMORPG. For this, Amazon Games Studios added several systems and unlocked various bonuses.
Because of all the bonuses, players could exploit an issue related to the Stronghold. Instead of receiving a reward chest, they could secure multiple chests at once. Through the exploit, players received millions of gold, items, and especially many important upgrade materials to enhance their characters. Those who exploited the bug are now facing consequences.
This trailer was launched with Lost Ark back then:
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Lost Ark reveals the release date in a new launch trailer
Amazon swings the ban hammer
Who received a ban? Not everyone who opened a chest will receive a ban. Amazon Games Studios evaluates the severity of cheating based on how many fraudulent reward chests were opened by each player. In a post on the Lost Ark website, the developers announce the penalties.
In total, about 2,300 players received reward chests. Of these, 1,200 did not open their chests and will not receive a penalty, but they will lose their chests. The remaining players will receive penalties based on the number of chests:
Players who opened 1–2 chests will lose the items they received. They will not get a proper ban but may be blocked until the items are removed.
Players who opened 3–7 chests will receive a two-week ban.
Those who opened 8–14 chests will have to forfeit their account for one month.
Those who opened more than 15 chests will initially be banned for 30 days, but the penalty will be reviewed individually, and permanent bans are also possible.
Amazon is taking strong action and is not letting even players who opened just a few more chests get away without a ban.
Is the exploit still in the game? The exploit is currently no longer possible, as Amazon Games Studios has restricted access to the Stronghold. Those who are stuck there must contact in-game support or wait until the next patch on October 23rd.
After the update, access to the Stronghold will be restored, and the chests will then be available and usable in their intended manner again.
In Throne and Liberty, bots have been in the game since the launch of the MMORPG. However, they have become increasingly sophisticated. Amazon Games Studios is fighting back.
What is the deal with the bots? In the MMORPG Throne and Liberty, there has been a significant bot problem since the release in the West. Likely due to the release in Korea, bot creators were able to test their software for a long time and are now using it in the western version of the game.
Initially, the bot problem was manageable. In the open world and rarely in the open-world dungeons, there were some players with suspicious names. More often, all suspects moved to a certain point, making them easy to identify.
However, the bots have become more intelligent over the weeks since the release. The latest developments can even perform tasks that were too challenging for some players.
In the following video, you will learn how to get bait and salt:
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Throne and Liberty: So bekommt ihr Köder und Salz
Bots in the cooperative dungeon of Throne and Liberty
The cooperative dungeons in Throne and Liberty are not particularly easy. For many, the team needs good coordination and players who can execute the mechanics correctly. If the group is not well-trained, they quickly face failures.
According to the Steam achievements, only about 10% of players have completed all cooperative dungeons in Throne and Liberty. However, those who enter a dungeon through the group search function encounter fewer new players and some bots.
The bots are now programmed so well that they can at least partially play the cooperative dungeons in Throne and Liberty. While the bots do not always manage to win a boss fight on their own, in many cases, they indeed succeed.
How do players react to the bots? The fact that bots are now also running through the cooperative dungeons is likely a blessing for the players. The user ovper writes on Reddit: “They are better than the average player. By the way, I’m not saying bots are good, it’s just a statement of fact.”
Another player responds to him on Reddit: “They all survived, and the only other real person died to the mechanics 😅.”
How big is the problem? While players are likely pleased with the somewhat competent bots, the computer companions harm the in-game economy. The loot that the bots obtain is likely sold, and the currency earned from it is sometimes resold on third-party websites.
However, Amazon Games Studio does not simply let the bots run free, but regularly bans many bot accounts. The last ban wave occurred on October 23rd. The next round of bans has already been announced by the developers on X.com.
The MMORPG Tarisland has recently released a new expansion. Now the developers are trying to attract new players to the MMORPG.
How is Tarisland doing currently? The MMORPG Tarisland launched this summer and has now released its first expansion. With Blight Dragon Elegy, it will turn really wintry in the MMORPG. The expansion provided a new map with a wintry look, new dungeons and raids, as well as improved systems for balancing and class upgrades.
Despite the new features, the expansion seems to fall short of the developers’ expectations, at least according to the view counts of the trailers on YouTube in comparison to the release. Additionally, players are now being paid to bring their friends into the game.
Here you can watch the trailer for the first expansion:
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Tarisland shows its Season 1 in the new trailer
New action pays players for their friends
What is this action about? To bring new players into the game, Tarisland is offering its players a new promotion. In this, you can invite your friends and score rewards. Your friends just need to be invited by you via your personal link, which you can find on the developers’ website and complete some quests.
In the German version of the game, you have the chance to win in-game items, mounts, and gift vouchers that you can also use outside the game. There is no direct reward for inviting new players.
However, in the version in Southeast Asia, players are rewarded much better. Here, everyone also has the chance to receive the same rewards as in our version, but additionally $5 for each new friend who plays the game.
According to the website, players there can invite up to 200 friends and thus earn $1,000, which is approximately €925 (as of October 24, 2024). This is a nice sum not only in this country. In many Southeast Asian countries, the average income is far below this figure. So, it can be really worthwhile for people there.
Is this action unusual? No, not really. Tarisland has previously launched promotional campaigns that offered players prizes to promote the game. In the past, smartphones, gift cards, and tickets for sports events have been won.
An 18-year-old Frenchman is reportedly set to be the next big thing in League of Legends. Reports suggest that the European perennial champion G2 was willing to spend a considerable amount and part ways with 3 core players to secure the services of ADC Caliste “Caliste” Henry-Hennebert (18). However, the French team said no and is keeping what is likely the biggest talent Europe has to offer in LoL.
This was reportedly the deal: The current key source for transfer rumors in LoL esports is “Sheep Esports.” They report:
G2 Esports showed interest in Caliste, signaling to Karmine Corp.
G2 reportedly offered an exorbitantly high transfer fee and also the 3 core players Martin “Yike” Sundelin, Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle, and Steven “Hans Sama” Liv.
However, Karmine Corp. was uninterested in the deal.
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Many consider a German to be the best SoloQ player in LoL – How does Agurin play?
18-Year-Old Mega Talent to Play in the LEC in 2025
Why is the young man worth so much? The ADC Caliste is only 18 years old and therefore has not been able to play in the LEC in the current year 2024. Riot has set a minimum age of 18 for the league. However, he signed a 3-year contract with Karmine Corp. and is expected to start in the league in 2025.
Caliste is considered one of the greatest talents in League of Legends that Europe has to offer. He has repeatedly ranked number 1 in SoloQ in EU-West, most recently with a win rate of 63% (via op.gg). In the last 5 seasons, he has achieved the Challenger rank.
His preferred champions currently are Kalista, Jhin, Kai’Sa, Syndra, Lucian, and Ashe.
In the national league in France, the LFL, which is considered the best regional league, he has also impressed. With 5.7 kills per match and 5.4 assists with only 2 deaths, he had a strong average KDA. This stood at 5.6 and was the fourth strongest in the league.
In metrics like “Gold per Minute,” he even led the league in the LFL Spring Split 2024.
Achieving that at the age of 17 is seen as an impressive feat. Typically, young players do not consistently deliver top performances that are enough for the high scores in statistics: The number 1 in KDA in the LFL is the German player Tim “Kduii” Wilders, who is already 24 years old.
Will he be the next star in LoL? G2 seems to think so. However, it’s hard to say whether Caliste’s impressive numbers in the LFL can translate to the LEC. Whether that will be enough to compete with the best bot laners in the world from South Korea and China is another question altogether.
Karmine Corp. also seems to have rejected the deal because managing the salaries of 3 players at that level is not easily feasible.
The most expensive mount of all time is now available to purchase in World of Warcraft. However, it is relatively “cheap” when considering the alternative.
In World of Warcraft, the 20th anniversary is being celebrated – most people had already suspected it, but this also comes with some new offers in the shop. While there is a fairly solid mount bundle available, another mount is causing a stir – because Blizzard wants nearly €80 for it.
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WoW celebrates its 20th anniversary – Here’s what you can earn
What happened? Just a few minutes ago, a new mount appeared in the in-game shop of World of Warcraft. The “Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur” is being offered for the price of €78 – and it seems that some are quite happy about it.
What kind of mount is this? The “Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur” is not only gigantic but also equipped with 2 NPCs that offer unique services. One of them allows you to open your mailbox, but the more interesting character is the second one: you can access the auction house from any location in the game where you can summon a mount.
The new Brutosaur – for €78 or about 1.8 million gold.
What are the community’s reactions? They are quite varied. While there are many voices that find a mount for €78 scandalously expensive and see this as a further establishment of the “FOMO” practice (fear of missing out), not everyone feels the same. Some people are happy that such a mount is available again and find the price of €78 reasonable.
However, it is criticized that the offer is considered “limited time” – namely only until January 6, 2025.
Brutosaurus can also be bought with gold – for 1.8 million
How much does that cost in gold? If you want to buy the Brutosaur with gold, it is possible through the WoW Token. In this case, you would currently need to purchase 6 WoW Tokens at a price of around 300,000 gold each – however, the price fluctuates constantly. This amounts to a total cost of 1.8 million gold.
Thus, the new Brutosaur is significantly cheaper than the previous version – especially at this point in time. Because anyone wanting to buy the old Brutosaur now has to rely on luck in the black market auction house and is likely to pay “Goldcap” – that is, 9,999,999 gold. Thus, the new dinosaur actually costs “only” 1/5 of the price.
In “The Batman,” actor John Turturro plays the role of Carmine Falcone. The character also appears in the HBO series “The Penguin,” but is portrayed by Mark Strong. In an interview, John Turturro revealed why he did not want to play the role in the spin-off series anymore.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the series “The Penguin” and the movie “The Batman”!
What is “The Penguin” about? “The Penguin” is an HBO series that builds on the events of the film “The Batman.” Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, who is often referred to as “Penguin” due to his waddling nature and his facial features, sees his opportunity to rise in Gotham’s underworld.
The two biggest crime families, the Maronis and the Falcones, are at war, and Oswald tries to pit both sides against each other. In doing so, he hopes to find his chance to become an underworld kingpin himself.
The boss of the Falcones is Carmine Falcone, who dies in “The Batman,” but appears in flashbacks in the series “The Penguin.” His slightly younger version is portrayed by actor Mark Strong.
You can get a first impression of the series with the trailer:
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The Penguin – The Official Trailer for the Comic Villain Series
John Turturro on the violence against women in “The Penguin”
Why is John Turturro no longer playing Carmine Falcone? In an interview with Variety, the actor stated that he was offered the role again but declined because there was “a lot of violence against women in the show.” This was, according to the actor, “not really his thing.”
The ways in which Falcone is portrayed in the series and in the film differ. In both portrayals, the crime boss is very violent and brutal, but in “The Batman,” these characteristics are mostly only implied, not constantly shown.
In “The Penguin,” however, we see a brutal Carmine Falcone who does not hesitate to murder his own wife if she gets in his way.
The actor further stated in the interview that he had done what he wanted with the role. It can only be speculated that the more explicit violence perpetrated by Falcone in “The Penguin” was not what John Turturro wanted to express with his portrayal of Falcone.
Another reason for the rejection: a simple scheduling conflict. John Turturro himself says, “You can’t do everything you want.”.
In a week you can play Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The new role-playing game from BioWare is already exciting fans, even though many cannot download it in advance. Players are making plans on how to bridge the time between download and play – and what the first gaming night will look like.
While you can already download the roughly 90 GB on console in advance, there is no option for preload on PC. However, the developers have opted out of Denuvo.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – New trailer reveals release date in October 2024
How players plan for the release: There is currently a lot of excitement on Reddit about the upcoming release. Some fans have not even realized that it is already next week, having waited 10 years for the new installment.
In one of the larger threads, users discuss what their release night will be like. The problem, especially for PC fans: They have to download the 90 GB that evening.
Many therefore plan to start the download and quickly do some house chores in the meantime – or wash their hair. User slolly01 has even drafted a complete schedule:
“[The release] is fully planned. The game comes out at noon my time. I have Thursday and Friday off.
wake up at 10 AM
do the minimum of household chores (mainly feed the cats)
take a shower
go outside (if it’s not raining) until 11:55 AM, because I know I won’t see the sun for a while after that
come back and start the download
eat something, watch YouTube videos, and (unsuccessfully) try to pass the time
play Veilguard as soon as possible
order food and drink coffee at night to try to survive the night in case I feel like it
Halloween is a side issue for me this year and I don’t care. Sounds like the perfect day to me.”
Another user says he is actually on vacation at that time. However, since his partner is getting a tattoo that day, he will have all day to game in the hotel room. Many, however, have to work and say they can only participate in the fun later.
The world state has been an important feature in Dragon Age since the first part. Broadly speaking, you have been building your own world since Origins, and your decisions continue to impact the subsequent games.
In The Veilguard, however, that will no longer be the case. Instead of loading saves from the old games, you will build the state of the world during character creation from some decisions. Previous world states no longer matter.
At least regarding the extremely extensive story of Dragon Age, it is certainly advisable to take a look at the three already released games. After all, role-playing games are often about the world and what happens there. However, you don’t need to know everything: How much Dragon Age do I need to know to understand The Veilguard?
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Fans of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 were upset because the game made the same mistakes as Helldivers 2. Now a new update is supposed to bring improvements.
What happened to the fun in Space Marine 2?
Space Marine 2 received a new update on October 17 that added a new PvE mission and a new difficulty level, for example.
The update also brought some balancing changes like nerfs for the Auspex scans and the Melta Charge.
Additionally, they made the “Merciless” difficulty harder by, among other things, reducing player armor.
However, the nerfs and the increase in difficulty were not well received by the community, leading to much criticism from players. Many players of Space Marine 2 even compared the changes to Helldivers 2. The co-op shooter also received much criticism for nerfs.
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Space Marine 2 shows in the video what content is coming in the next few months
Space Marine 2 reacts to fan anger
How did the developers react? The developers of Space Marine 2 seem to have taken the criticism of the update to heart and are reversing some changes completely or partially, as Game Director Dmitriy Grigorenko explains in a blog post (via focus-entmt.com).
Grigorenko says they received feedback after the release of Update 3.0 that the game had become too easy – even on the highest difficulty setting. Therefore, they wanted to change the spawn rate of enemies. However, this also affected lower difficulty levels, leading to player feedback that the game had become more intense and stressful.
However, the changes to the “Merciless” difficulty will only be partially reversed. According to Grigorenko, they are now trying to find a middle ground. The level should be harder than it was after Patch 3.0, but not as hard as after the recent update (Patch 4.0).
What is changing now? With Patch 4.1, some of the criticized changes will be reversed – at least partially. In addition, the patch brings some buffs, for example for your AI companions and the bolter weapons.
This is what Patch 4.1 brings:
Minimal, Moderate, and Significant: The spawn rate of Extremis enemies has been reduced to the level prior to Patch 4.0.
Merciless: Significantly reduced spawn rate of Extremis enemies.
Merciless: Player armor increased by 10%.
Deadly: The “Tight Formation” system has been removed.
Auto Bolt Rifle: Damage increased by 20%.
Bolt Rifle: Damage increased by 10%.
Heavy Bolter: Damage increased by 15%.
Stalker Bolt Rifle: Damage increased by 10%.
Marksman Bolt Carbine: Damage increased by 10%.
Instigator Bolt Carbine: Damage increased by 10%.
Bolt Sniper Rifle: Damage increased by 12.5%.
Bolter Carbine: Damage increased by 15%.
Occulus Bolt Carbine: Damage increased by 15%.
Heavy Bolter: Damage increased by 5%.
Bots deal 30% more damage to bosses.
Zoanthropes: The cooldown for shield exchange with another paired Zoanthrope has been increased by 10%.
On Twitch, we usually get light entertainment in the form of gaming content, but now the US politician Bernie Sanders joined the most famous Twitch streamers. The 83-year-old learned what a VTuber is, personally taught by a Catboy.
Why did Bernie Sanders stream on Twitch? Even though Bernie Sanders is not part of this US election, he still remains politically active. To support the candidate Kamala Harris in the campaign, the 83-year-old agreed to stream with Twitch streamers Pokimane, Valkyrae, and Sykkuno.
Reasons why Bernie Sanders did not stream with the Twitch streamer Asmongold can be found in this video:
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Twitch streamer and multimillionaire wants to clean his dirty house because visitors get sick and it ‘debuffs’ him
VTuber explains to Bernie Sanders why he is only seen as an anime character
What was the content of the stream? Bernie Sanders answered questions about the upcoming US election and current political topics during the stream. The Twitch streamers had the opportunity to bring their own questions as well as questions from their community.
What was the highlight? However, the political questions quickly took a back seat when VTuber Sykkuno asked Bernie Sanders if he knew what a VTuber is. When his question went unanswered, he asked: “Have you ever heard of a VTuber?”
Bernie Sanders said no, and Sykkuno was excited that he was the first and thanked the politician for supporting VTubers. The 83-year-old then told him that he “looks very good.”
You can watch the full stream here on YouTube:
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What else happened in the stream? After Bernie Sanders left the discussion, the Twitch streamers continued discussing political topics. For an extended discourse, additional guests were invited, such as YouTuber Hank Green or businessman Mark Cuban.
In about a week, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released. The BioWare team has already released the launch trailer, which is significantly darker than previous impressions of the role-playing game. Many fans really like this.
What does the new trailer show? The launch trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard begins with a roaring dragon, a burning city afflicted by corruption, and a glimpse of the puppet masters who have their sights set on Thedas.
Artifacts are awakening all over the world. The dead are rising. Dangerous cults are gaining more and more power and influence. You fight on multiple fronts, suffer losses, and encounter the most dangerous creatures that the universe of Dragon Age has to offer. But see for yourself:
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Unleashes the Dragon in Official Launch Trailer
Dark outlook on epic RPG adventure
How does the community react to the trailer? While the previous trailers seemed quite colorful and almost cartoonish, the new video from BioWare presents many darker moments, which have so far been very well received by fans.
meetmeonmars writes on YouTube: “Veilguard is way too cheerful and bright, where is the sense of doom? – Trailer: Someone called my name?”
6thhistory is excited on YouTube: “Holy shit. How could the Heroes trailer ever get out the door if this is the true tone of the game? The hype just reached astronomical proportions.”
joegless225 is thrilled (via YouTube): “Aside from the minor flaws in enemy designs and the overall change in art style, the game looks really damn good.”
Affrayer can hardly believe it: “Wait, but why is this trailer actually really good? Has EA’s marketing team finally turned things around? That would be huge if it turns out to be true.”
What do I need to know about Dragon Age: The Veilguard? The game comes from the game studio Bioware. It is the fourth part of the main series after Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Originally, the game was known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf. The role-playing game will be released on October 31, 2024 – via Steam and Epic on PC as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! What else you need to know can be found here: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Everything about the release, release date, collector’s edition, factions, and companions
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Since The Raid, it has been clear that you can expect really good action from Indonesia. This is also shown by a new film by a director who has already directed an action hit on Netflix. It seems to pay off as the film is currently at number 2 in the Netflix charts.
What film is it about? On October 17, 2024, the film Codename 13 (original title: The Shadows Stray) premiered on Netflix, and fans of action cinema might know the director, Timo Tjahjanto, as he has made an action film for Netflix, specifically The Night Comes for Us, a film that also made it onto our list of action movies for adults.
Indonesian cinema is particularly known for its hard-hitting and brutal action, with the most famous titles probably being The Raid 1 and 2. Brutal action also seems to attract great interest, as Codename 13 is currently ranked number 2 among non-English films worldwide and also holds second place in the Netflix charts in Germany (via Netflix).
You can find a trailer for the film here:
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Codename 13 – Trailer for the hard-hitting action film on Netflix
A new film for fans of The Raid and John Wick
What is Codename 13 about? 13 is a young assassin fulfilling contracts for a syndicate. However, a job in Japan goes wrong, and she loses. She meets a young child named Monji, who has lost his mother to a syndicate.
The boy seems to be quite valuable, as her old syndicate is after Monji and kidnaps him. 13, however, wants to save him and stands against her syndicate. Now she plans to try to get him back, risking everything for that purpose.
As seen in the trailer, the film promises one main thing: hard-hitting action. Everything is utilized: fists, firearms, or swords; everything seems to be used in the action sequences for the fight.
The film is also currently well-received by critics and audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a score of 89% from 18 critics. Most viewers also seem to enjoy it, with the film receiving a user score of 84% from over 50 user reviews.
Where can you watch the film? Since October 17, 2024, the film has been available on Netflix and is likely only available there as a Netflix Original. It is still unclear whether a DVD or Blu-Ray release is planned, but based on experience, that seems unlikely. Fans of intense thrillers should check out this film: God is a bullet: In the new thriller rated 18, a star from Game of Thrones hunts down evil Satanists.
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