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Guild Wars 2 core game free to play

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On August 29, Guild Wars 2, the MMO-RPG produced by ArenaNet started adopting a new business model. As their first expansion “Heart of Thorns” is scheduled to launch on October 23, they are going to offer the core game for free for new players.

Let me elaborate here. Guild Wars 2 launched three years ago and introduced a simple, buy-to-play model with micro-transactions for your cosmetic needs. This meant that once you bought the game, you were allowed to play with no restrictions and no monthly fees.

Now, claiming that this model was hugely satisfying for both the developers and the community alike, they want to continue on this model with the launch of their first expansion, except that they are willing to offer the “vanilla” experience for free, with a minimum set of restrictions of course. They believe that this is the best way for veteran players to get their friends into the game, and other, new players that have always wanted to give the game a try. Mentioning that some other MMOs’ business models force new players to buy previous expansion releases and the current release just to enjoy not much of everything is simply not a good way to do it.

What this means is that you and me can jump in on this beautiful fantasy realm of Tyria for free, enjoy as much content as possible and then later decide if we want to unlock the new expansion features, we simply buy the game once and enjoy the full experience for as long as the servers hold. Keep in mind that by full experience this means the additions that the expansion brings, and the removal of a few restrictions imposed on the free accounts that help prevent evil-doers’ activities.

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The game has 5 races and 9 professions, this being their way of naming classes, and the expansion will be adding a new profession. Professions have quite interesting play mechanics, as the skills or spells you will be using will change depending on the weapon you have equipped. Which is quite unique and interesting as I am often faced with not choosing a weapon based on its DPS, but by what spells I want to use at a certain situation. Let us not forget that there is a dodging ability which lets you avoid attacks, and should you fail miserably and be defeated by monsters, you still get the chance to fight for your life while being down on the ground, as you get a few offensive abilities and a healing one to keep you going until you get help.

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They have also created a vast, beautiful world ripe for exploring, with certain hubs where you complete tasks in order to get that sweet XP, gold and karma points to use in exchange for better equipment. You can also get involved in dynamic events happening all around the place and being rewarded based on your contributions, and let us not forget about the instanced. Starting at level 10, you get to experience your character’s personal story, an instanced arc that is defined by your character’s biography, which you establish at its creation, and by some decisions you make in the game during certain gameplay moments. Friends can also help you on your personal story, but it is still up to you to take the lead and make the decisions upon which the story is based.

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Also worth mentioning is the high probability of you running into absolute wonderful people that will help you and stick with you for a good time, enjoying the awesome and diverse world that the game provides. It is a known fact that Guild Wars 2 has one of the most amazing and friendly communities out there, and it shows. Some of this is also possible due to some game mechanics that allow high-level players to scale down their heroes depending on the group’s average level and zone where they are playing.

The restrictions imposed on free accounts are, of course, related to mitigating the possibility of the game being flooded with scam/bots/gold-farming accounts. Therefore your bag space will be limited, your character slots will be limited to 2 out of 5, and some trading and chatting limits apply in order to prevent spamming and sellers. So far this has not been a nuisance. The game offers plenty of things to keep you entertained and all you have to do is sit back and start enjoying it. I highly recommend befriending people as early as possible and make a friends’ group cause that usually spikes the enjoyment of the game, especially in the tedious jumping puzzles – oh yeah, these babies will make your space bar hate you, but the fat treasures at the end are well worth it.

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Daniel John Coste has a passion for many great things like movies, fiction writing, video games and travel. He also gets easily excited by anything regarding tech innovation and space exploration. He aspires to become a world renown fiction writer - coming soon.

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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