POE Items: A Guide to Prophecies

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Richard Griever

Ever since Path of Exile: Prophecy came about, many mystical things have been happening to the men and women who were banished to Wraeclast. For a little bit of silver, players can receive prophecies, conditions that have to be fulfilled in order to trigger a particular occurrence, from Navali. And for extra pieces of silver, these prophecies can be turned into one of those POE items, and then traded with other players. There are many different types of prophecies; all of which are given at random, and some bring a lot more good fortune than others.

There are different types of prophecies. There are the Master Mission prophecies, which grants players extra reputation upon finishing a master mission; Crafting prophecies – as the name suggests, these prophecies the result of the usage of crafting POE items; Fated Uniques prophecies, which upgrade unique items into entirely new and much better version of themselves; Encounter prophecies, which grant you a reward upon encountering a particular mob; and Prophecy chains, which subjects players to a series of quests that yield rewards.

POE Items: Prophecy Guide

Like what’s been previously said, some prophecies are more helpful than others. And to help you in your quest, here are a few of the most helpful prophecies:

Crafting Prophecies:
- Fated Connections – with a single Jeweler’s Orb, an item will have six sockets and six links.
- Trash to Treasure – a normal POE item becomes a unique one with a single Orb of Chance
Fated Uniques – because of the sheer diversity and specificity of this particular prophecy type, there is no one best Fated Uniques prophecy.
Encounter Prophecies:
- The Singular Spirit – a slayed Tormented Spirit will drop a random unique item.
- Nemesis of Greed – a rare monster with the Inner Treasure modifier will drop two unique items instead of one.
- The Mysterious Gift – selling five random unique items to a vendor will give you a mystery box. When opened, it will become a random unique item. The level of the resulting item is equivalent to the lowest-leveled item that you sold.

There are many other Prophecies out there, so if you’re looking for a Divine Orb or an Orb of Fusing, you’ll certainly find one with these prophecies soon enough. And now that you know how prophecies work, it’s about time you determine your own future, exile.

CSGO market – Shotgun Spotlight

Posted on July 1, 2016 by James Young

csgo market, only few people sell shotgun’s cs go skins.

Shotgun is the saddest gun in counter strike series. They are rarely used, and when someone uses them, they don’t know how.

Counter strike is a game where every gun is disregarded except the Ak-47 and M4. They are the only guns in CSGO.

Why are shotguns not that popular in counter strike? Basically, it has something to do with the overall gameplay and scenario construction of counter strike, making shotguns very situational.

CSGO market – Accuracy

This is just a theory: probably, shotgun is a gun for people who can’t aim properly. It is a foolproof gun. Wherein, if the enemy’s proximity is high, shotgun can still hit because shotgun fires spread bullets. If the enemy is close, the user can easily aim. If it still didn’t hit, mate it is not foolproof at all.

In counter strike’s scenario, there are only few spots where shotguns would work efficiently.

It is not a reliable weapon in terms of range.

Skill Based

Why use shotgun if you can aim really good using AK-47 or M4? In the real world, shotgun might be the most efficient weapon because people don’t know how to use guns. However, in a game everybody knows how to use guns, although there are some shotguns in counter strike that is really good when used by the right hands.

We can see some professional players using shotgun in competitive tournaments as the map sometimes suggest that using shotgun would be effective.

Mechanics

Shotguns have these long delays upon shooting, although there are automatic shotguns, the reload time is just ridiculous.

Granted, in close combat nothing can beat shotgun as it will instantly pop any body’s health. However, how often can this happen, probably, 1 out of 5 situations? Or even worse

TF2 Trading: Updates

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Mei Satsuki

Overwatch is owning the first person shooter market now. Actually, Overwatch is owning the gaming market. So what does old man Team Fortress 2 doing about it? Will the dying game still try to retaliate? TF2 trading blows versus Overwatch? Well, these new updates, in my opinion, is an attempt to do so. Hey correct me if I’m wrong but I think they are trying to but this is just a “at least we tried” stuff going on.

TF2 Trading: News

I heard that there will be updates this month in Team Fortress 2 and here are the said updates (from their official website):

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

June 25, 2016 – TF2 Team

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Internal system changes in preparation for a future update.
Fixed erroneously being warned that leaving a bootcamp match will result in an abandon penalty.
Fixed servers running tf_mm_strict 2 mis-handling bootcamp matches.
Fixed servers running arena mode constantly entering and exiting the pre-round state while empty.
Fixed servers failing to recover properly from crashing while running a bootcamp match.

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

June 22, 2016 – TF2 Team

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed Mannpower and PASS Time game modes showing up in the wrong quickplay UI categories.

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

June 22, 2016 – TF2 Team

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Internal system changes in preparation for a future update
Updated the localization files

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Yeah, these are just fixes. I don’t have news on the other updates but it seems people are telling everyone to not be hyped about it which I agree on. I really think TF2 should be put down. More TF2 Items won’t cut it as well. Pessimism from me for days. Can’t help it since I’m just stating the truth.

10 Games to get in the Steam Summer Sale Part 3 – Redeem Code

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Richard Griever

Continued from 10 Games to get in the Steam Summer Sale Part 2.

Continuing onto our Top 10 games to get during the Steam Summer Sale of 2016 Part 3! Steam redeem code purchases can be hard decisions to make and let us make them for you!

7. Wolfenstein: The New Order Redeem Code

So, yeah, Wolfenstein: The New Order isn’t exactly an obscure game, but this still does count as something that may pass other folks by and, at the price of $9.99, you’d be punishing yourself for not getting this. Doom isn’t the first time that Bethesda tried to resurrect an amazing IP, but they also took a jab at Wolfenstein through this title. It doesn’t exactly feel like the old games, but it still manages to deliver the original crunch of awesomeness that Wolfenstein is known for. In fact, a lot of people argue that this reboot is the best entry in the series, period. Nazis, crazy experiments, robots, things blowing up; what’s not to like?

8. Sunless Sea Redeem Codes

This game isn’t exactly for everyone at first glance because, come now; in an age of rampant Call of Dutys, Mobas, and Assassin’s Creeds redeem codes, who in the mainstream gaming communities actually pay attention to seafaring survival horror? Yes, you heard me right: Boat Horror. No, it’s not what you’re thinking. Sunless Sea, going for $9.49 during the summer sale, is a seafaring, survival horror, exploration game where you roam the seven seas in search for treasure and avoid Lovecraftian monsters that have, apparently, cause the world to collapse. Each moment is a wonderfully tense experience that simply can’t be replicated by any other game. Not to mention that its visuals are simply stunning.

9. Dungeon of the Endless Redeem Code

I’ll keep things short here; Dungeon of the Endless, going for $4.07, is a tactical, roguelike dungeon crawler that has a mix of tower defense. It’s not easy to explain. It’s just great, especially if you’re into exercising your strategy muscles like a boss.

10. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Steam Keys

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, going for $3.99 during the sale, is the final game we’d like to plug. It’s not for everyone and there are no words to change that fact. It’s even called a “walking simulator” by many detractors. But the drop-dead gorgeous world, amazing writing, and suspenseful plot is something to die for. If anything, it’s a real life “journey simulator.” Much like the last game on the list, this game isn’t easy to explain. Check out the trailers for it on Steam and judge it for yourself. But it’s in our opinion that this game’s redeem code is totally worth the price tag and the time.

Eve Online Ships: Sharing Part 2

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Mei Satsuki

Last week, I shared to you guys about someone posting a story about an interesting story but unfortunately it was only the first part. I will share to you now the next part of his story in Reddit. Read on to know more stuff from the poster about Eve Online Ships and more.

Eve Online Ships: Continuation

Here is the continuation of his post:

Like I said, I just started EVE Online. For the first couple days, I mined to make a little bit of cash while I became familiar with the controls and let my skills gradually train up. Sure, there’s a learning curve, but once you get past the overwhelming number of icons and menus, it’s really not that difficult to figure anything out – you just have to read (I feel like a lot of people just don’t do this and that’s why people complain).

During this time, I worked on my Opportunities list. I went through each one like a checklist, learning each new dynamic of the game and becoming more impressed. But then I got to the one about joining a corporation, and I sighed. Of course I knew about corporations and that they played a major part of the game, but no matter what game I play, I like to do things on my own. It’s large part of why I’ve never gotten into any MMO (even WoW).

I selected a corporation, applied, and was accepted (I won’t tell you who because I’m not asking for a WarDec, thanks). Over the coming days I felt a genuine camaraderie that I had never experienced in a game before. Every member has personal goals, it’s true, but above all else they care about the growth and safety of the corporation as a whole. Our CEO and Directors speak with all of us about the corporation’s long term goals, and not once have they needed to directly ask or direct someone to perform a task – every member jumps at the opportunity to prove their value to the corp and they get it done.

Let us continue next time and maybe the poster will tell us more like something more about Eve and Eve Ships.

10 Games to get in the Steam Summer Sale Part 2 – Redeem Code

Posted on June 27, 2016June 29, 2016 by Richard Griever

Continued from 10 Games to get in the Steam Summer Sale

This is our continuation of our Top 10 games to get during the Steam Summer Sale of 2016. We’re going to make sure you get the most band for your buck on Steam redeem code purchases.

3. Crypt of the Necrodancer Redeem Code

Crypt of the Necrodancer is an oddball of a game that fuses together two unlikely genres: roguelikes and rhythm games. It’s very reminiscent of the older Zelda games where dungeons are just filled with baddies you have to whack, but can only do so when following a musical rhythm. Heck, this can even be played with dance pads ala Dance Dance Revolution. It’s stupidly good fun.

4. Grim Fandango Remastered Redeem Codes

While it didn’t do so well during its release, it has become a cult classic and a classic in general in the gaming industry, Grim Fandango is quite possibly the greatest old-school adventure game ever created. Damn fine humor, dry wit, and creative puzzles line this classic’s CV, with a host of very colorful, and likable, characters to boot. For a mere $3.74 on the Steam store this summer sale, the only two reason you wouldn’t get this game is because either you already have it, or you simply don’t like having fun. This is most definitely a sure redeem code to purchase.

5. Door Kickers Steam Redeem Code

Door Kickers is a game that pays great homage to the classic top-down strategy games of an era gone by. Put into the role of a SWAT commander, Door Kickers lets you command a small SWAT team that handle tactical interventions that vary from the common, domestic criminal to full on terrorists. Bad guys are basically in a structure that you have to get into, pacify the hostiles, and achieve whatever it is you have to in a specific mission. Your SWAT team has everything they need for combat; it’s up to you to give them the best approach to the situation. If you like tactical games, then you certainly shouldn’t pass up on the $2.99 redeem code price tag of Door Kickers during the sale.

6. Invisible Inc. Steam Keys

Going for $6.79, Invisible Inc. is another fantastic strategy game akin to certain elements of XCOM, Metal Gear, and roguelike games where the difficulty, punishment, and need for strategy are very real. I daresay that Invisible Inc. may be the Dark Souls of the strategy genre. Much like Door Kickers, you’re in command of a team but, this time, made up of secret agents that attempt to gather resources, intelligence, and counter an enemy that drove them out of their headquarters. This is an absolute steal and you simply must get it. If you aren’t one for strategy games, I assure you, this game will change your mind about them.

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10 Games to get in the Steam Summer Sale – Steam Keys

Posted on June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by Richard Griever

Praise the Sun! The Steam Summer Sale of 2016 delivers us massive discounts for all kinds of games. Indie or AAA, it doesn’t matter; none are safe from the rock-bottom prices dictated by Lord Gaben! There are tons of delectable discounted games – thousands, even – but double edged element in the sale is that it can be tremendously difficult to sift through the slosh of Steam keys to find the true and grand jewels of the industry.

In comparison with the discount and the level of meat in a game, we bring you 10 titles that are just absolutely the most bang per buck; titles that you’ll definitely want Steam codes for. These are hands-down amazing games that are selling right now for $10 or less. Of course, it goes without saying that big AAA games like Fallout, Skyrim, or pretty much any popular title that have low prices will not be mentioned here. They get enough attention as it is, with or without the sale. Instead, these titles are going to be games that you may not even know exist but are damn worth the cash. So, without further ado, here are the 10 gems that you definitely have to grab a Steam cd key for.

1. The Talos Principle Steam Keys

Let’s start off with one beautiful game: Croteam’s The Talos Principle. This title, while it was well received and has critical acclaim, didn’t do too well in the mainstream market of generic CoDs and GTAs. It is, however, the best puzzle game since the Portal series. It has some of the most astonishing visuals, intricate puzzle designs, and fantastic story for a game in its genre, with a lot of content to boot. It’s currently on sale for $9.99.

2. Transistor Steam CD Key

This is another title that pretty much went under the radar of the mainstream gaming community. Well, while all games on this list are technically those kinds of games, Transistor was up for some honors in the game industry, but missed out against bigger budget titles.

An RPG at heart but built around action at the same time, Transistor has some crazy wonderful elements that focus on the palatable visual aesthete of the discerning gamer. Combat mechanics, fantastic graphics, gravely haunting music, and voiceover work that pay attention to extreme detail, Transistor is one of those titles that you know was made with tons of love. Going at a price of of $4.99, you can’t ever go wrong with it.

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Steam Account Value: Steam Summer Sale Tips!

Posted on June 27, 2016June 27, 2016 by Richard Griever

With a huge band, the Steam Summer Sale of 2016 kicked off this June 23rd as it Steam tradition would dictate. Tons of games are up for grabs on sordid discounts. Not even AAA titles are safe from the price slashing.

If you haven’t made it a point to browse the game platform’s wares yet, we suggest that you go take a good look now before your the sale ends on July 4. This may be your biggest chances to buy amazing titles such as the Witcher and the Borderlands series to raise your Steam account value.

There are literally tens of thousands of titles to buy and take advantage of the the Steam summer sale with. This does, however, serve as a problem for the more discerning gamer with specific tastes. Due to the massiveness of the Steam marketplace, it can be hard to sift through the crap to find the few gems hiding beneath the dusty veneer of mediocrity.

We have a couple of tips that just might cinch it for you, saving you precious time and, most of all, money.

Steam Account Value: The Tips and Tricks of the Trade

1. Highlighted Deals

These are normally on the front page of the Steam store and there’s a new one everyday just like on normal days. Always check out the games on highlight as these are the most discounted of any other game, ranging from 50% to 75% discount. Of course, if you don’t find what you like, there’s really nothing we can do there.

2. Steam Smartphone App and Trading Cards

It would be more advantageous to have a better reputation outright due to the 15 day wait before the sale of any unverified trading cards. But selling rare cards or a ton of popular ones in bulk at the start of the sale could yield some interesting profits for you. Remember that you should never buy cards at the start; once the market is saturated with tons of trading cards due to the large influx of games bought and played, that’s when you can go nuts. You’ll most likely get a really good investment with this.

3. Don’t be greedy for more discounts

“What you see is what you get.”

This is a philosophy that Steam’s been adapting more and more with their massive sales like these. Back in the day, you’d get a 33% off sale on a specific game only for it to go even lower a few days later. This time around, the discount found on Steam games in these sales won’t ever go lower until after a few more months, and sometimes, it won’t even go lower. In fact, it can go against you and have a smaller discount compared to the Summer sale by then. Don’t be cheap and just grab a game you like if it’s in the right price range this summer sale.

4. Check the Reviews

So you just found a game that’s only for a dollar. It aesthetically looks good and is your kind of genre. Even for that low price, check the reviews and other third party sources. Take your time before you invest in a game; no matter how cheap it is. Because, if you don’t, you’ll more likely end up with a bunch of crappy games that have no bearing on your Steam account value.

5. Check out Our Latest News on the Summer Sale

Take a look at our own listings on Steam games that are on sale for a specific day and you just might even find recommendations from other users about specific games. But, in the end, nothing’s ever wasted on your Steam account so long as you actually like what you buy. Don’t be shy, but be careful with your purchases. Happy hunting, everyone!

Steam Account Value: The Summer Sale – Day 1 and 2

Posted on June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 by Richard Griever

So, this Steam Summer Sale is just as insane as any other Summer Sale, but it may just be the craziest one yet. Late 2015 to early 2016 has been a pretty amazing year for gamers in general with so many good releases like Dark Souls III and a bunch of other games that I really don’t care about. With that said, you know you’re going to hurt your wallet with the tons of games you will want to buy that increases your Steam account value. Past this nifty little vid about how awesome the sale is going on right now is a small list of the first two days of the sale, July 23-24, so that you can plan out your purchases, if any, much better than just rummaging through the Steam store and inadvertently choking the life out of your Steam account with unnecessary purchases.

We’ll be updating this page for every day that there are additional information on the new sales until the very end.

Steam Account Value: Sales on!

Steam Summer Picnic Sale 2016 – Day 1

Sale runs from June 23rd – July 4th.

This year’s deals will remain at the same price for the entire sale (like the 2015 Winter Sale). You should be safe to buy a game at any discount as it’ll be that price for the entire sale. There will still be a post each day to focus on featured deals.

Highlighted Deals

Title	Disc.	$USD	$CAD	€EUR	£GBP	AU ($USD)	BRL$	Metascore	Platform	Cards	PCGW
NBA 2K16	80%	11.99	15.99	9.99	7.99	13.99	19.98	87	W	No	No
Darkest Dungeon	40%	14.99	16.79	13.79	11.39	14.99	27.59	84	W/M/L	Yes	Yes
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen	33%	20.09	26.79	20.09	16.07	20.09	50.24	81	W	Yes	Yes
Stardew Valley	20%	11.99	13.59	11.19	8.79	11.99	19.99	88	W	Yes	Yes
The Banner Saga 2	20%	15.99	17.59	15.99	11.99	15.99	29.59	83	W/M	Yes	Yes
Ashes of the Singularity	50%	19.99	21.99	19.99	14.99	19.99	36.49	69	W	Yes	Yes
Vanishing Realms™	20%	15.99	17.59	15.99	11.99	15.99	29.59	N/A	W	No	No
PAYDAY 2	75%	5.00	5.50	5.00	3.75	5.00	9.25	79	W/L	Yes	Yes
Stellaris	10%	35.99	39.59	35.99	31.49	35.99	65.69	79	W/M/L	No	Yes
This War of Mine	75%	4.99	5.49	4.74	3.74	4.99	9.24	83	W/M/L	Yes	Yes

More Highlighted Deals

Title	Disc.	$USD	$CAD	€EUR	£GBP	AU ($USD)	BRL$	Metascore	Platform	Cards	PCGW
The Mean Greens – Plastic Warfare	25%	7.49	8.24	7.49	5.24	7.49	14.99	56	W/M/L	Yes	Yes
Grandia® II Anniversary Edition	50%	9.99	10.99	9.99	7.49	9.99	18.49	80	W	Yes	Yes
60 Seconds!	50%	4.99	5.49	4.99	3.49	4.99	9.99	N/A	W/M	Yes	No
War for the Overworld	57%	12.89	14.18	12.03	9.88	12.89	24.07	65	W/M/L	Yes	Yes
Cobalt	65%	6.99	7.69	6.99	5.59	6.99	12.94	69	W	Yes	Yes
Surgeon Simulator 2013	80%	1.99	2.19	1.99	1.39	1.99	3.99	71	W/M/L	Yes	Yes
Game Dev Tycoon	33%	6.69	7.36	6.02	4.68	6.69	13.39	68	W/M/L	Yes	Yes
Kholat	60%	7.99	8.79	7.19	5.99	7.99	11.99	64	W	Yes	Yes
The Solus Project	20%	15.99	17.59	15.19	11.99	15.99	29.59	79	W	Yes	Yes
Orcs Must Die! 2	75%	3.74	4.24	3.74	2.74	3.74	6.99	83	W	Yes	Yes
Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition	75%	4.99	4.99	4.99	3.74	4.99	9.24	68	W	Yes	Yes
Anno 2205™	40%	23.99	29.99	23.99	17.99	27.57	59.99	72	W	Yes	Yes
Banished	66%	6.79	7.47	6.45	5.09	6.79	11.89	73	W	No	Yes
The Jackbox Party Pack 2	65%	8.74	9.79	8.04	6.64	8.74	16.09	N/A	W/M	No	No

Franchise Deals

Item	Disc.
Sonic Franchise	50%
Assassin’s Creed Franchise	35-75%
Call of Duty Franchise	50-67%
ARMA Franchise	20-80%
LEGO Franchise	30-75%
Deus Ex Franchise	75%

Summer Sale Special Bundles

Item	Disc.
First-Person Puzzle Bundle	+10%
JRPG Bundle	+15%
Building Bundle	+15%
Point-and-Click Bundle	+10%
Party Games Bundle	+15%
Metroidvania Bundle	+15%
Turn-Based Strategy Bundle	+10%
Survival Bundle	+10%

Hardware Deals and Bundles

Item	Disc.	$USD
Steam Link	30%	$34.99
Steam Controller	30%	$34.99
Steam Controller + Steam Link Bundle	37%	$62.98
Steam Controller + Rocket League Bundle	40%	$41.98
Steam Controller + XCOM 2 Bundle	40%	$65.98
Steam Controller + Grim Dawn Bundle	35%	$48.73
Steam Controller + Civilization VI Bundle	18%	$89.98
Steam Controller + The Talos Principle Bundle	56%	$39.98

CSGO Skins – CS and Overwatch

Posted on June 24, 2016 by James Young

The newly released first person shooter – Overwatch, induced threat to counter strike. Wherein, people who are tired of counter strike might switch to Overwatch.

Blizzard heard that people like first person shooter, but they also like MOBA. As a result, they mixed two ingredients creating an addictive game – Overwatch. Players don’t call the characters of Overwatch, characters; they call it – heroes which is kind of, off, in some ways. But that is how blizzard does things; they try to make it cool, cooler than your grand-father, riding a skate board, resulting into a stampede of players.

Anyway, does Overwatch directly compete with counter strike? Or they seek different audience?

CSGO Skins – Overwatch

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Blizzard created this big fishing net where they could capture two kinds of fishes: Fishes who like first person shooter and fishes who like multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). And it is very successful; very successful that they run out of both digital copy and physical copy of the game, making blizzard millionaire in just a couple of days.

Overwatch is first person shooter, but it is totally different than counter strike. It is like how people differentiate a baboon to a gorilla. Both are monkeys, but different in types.

We can say that Overwatch has an indirect competition against counter strike.

Moreover, Overwatch’s gameplay is totally different than counter strike. In overwatch, composition weighs more than aiming. Wherein, aiming good can win you games, but good composition can win you tournaments; thus good aiming and good composition can make you participate in the world championship.

Counter Strike

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Counter strike has been in existence for a long time. It is the classic first person shooter. Unlike overwatch, in counter strike, aiming weighs more than composition.

Overwatch vs Counter Strike

Since both neither are way too different, we neither say that overwatch is better than counter-strike nor counter strike is better than overwatch. It is going to be one’s taste. And everybody has different tastes.

Overwatch has loot box counter strike has csgo skins and people buy csgo skins. In overwatch people buy loot boxes