Global Event „Strike“ is coming and there is news about the beta of The Division 2

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In today’s State of the Game for The Division, Massive announced a date for the next Global Event. The next GE will launch next week. There is also information about planned betas for The Division 2.

In the latest State of the Game from August 23, Massive announced when the next Global Event “Strike” will kick off. Due to the technical issues from last week, the free Survival Week will be extended.

Additionally, Massive reveals the difference between Private and Closed Beta and explained the pre-order bonuses for the various versions of The Division 2. We summarize the information for you.

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Little reminder: The Division 2 can be tested at the current Gamescom. In Hall 6 you can take a look at the demo. I already had the opportunity to play it. Here you can read my impressions.

Global Event “Strike” starts next week

When exactly does the GE start? Strike starts on August 27 and will run for a week. During this time, you have the opportunity to purchase the special containers of the Global Event with GE credits and thus access these selected secret gear sets:

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What are the modifications? In this Global Event, it will be explosive:

  • Global Modifier that is always active: When enemies are killed, they explode after a short delay.
  • Pre-emptive Strike (optional): If you deal too much damage, it triggers a small explosion on the agent.
  • Tactical Strike (optional): The effect of Pre-emptive Strike + Strike explosions mark nearby enemies. Kills of marked enemies deal damage to all enemies. Additionally, you receive increased damage from allied explosions.

While the Global Modifier is always active, the other two modifiers can be activated, allowing you to earn more Global Credits.

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Free Week for Survival Extended

Due to the numerous technical issues with Survival, the free week for the DLC is extended.

Why is the DLC temporarily free? For the past few months, the Shields in The Division have been active. These are achievements that can unlock bonuses for The Division 1 and 2.

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Since August 16, the new Shield “Phoenix” has been online, sending players into the Survival mode. However, this is a paid DLC that some players do not own.

Therefore, this action aims to give those players a chance to complete the Shield.

How long is Survival still free? Until Monday, August 27, at 8 AM, you can still play Survival for free; this action will end with the start of the Global Event.

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In The Division 2 Closed Comes After the Private Beta

It was also confirmed that the Private and Closed Beta will not be identical.

According to Massive, the Private Beta will be the first to start and will only be available to pre-order customers. The Closed Beta, on the other hand, will be drawn from players who registered for this beta on the website.

Thus, there will be at least two beta phases for The Division 2. When they are supposed to start is still unknown.

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This was the situation in The Division 1: There was a Closed and Open Beta. Both took place in the spring, with the Closed Beta starting at the end of January 2016, followed shortly by the Open Beta in February.

Open Beta for The Division 2? It is conceivable that it will be similar this time and that the Private Beta starts in early January or even during the Christmas season. The Closed Beta would then take place at the end of January.

It is possible that this could be followed by an Open Beta, which would appear in mid-February as in the predecessor.

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Massive Comments on Pre-order Bonuses and Editions

A topic that has occupied the community in recent days was the announced pre-order bonuses and editions for The Division 2. These did not meet everyone’s enthusiasm, especially

  • the additional storage space, part of the Elite Agent Pack
  • the “Skill Effect,” also part of the Elite Pack
  • the exotic weapons, which are included in some packs
  • the early access to the game (3 days: Pre-order of Gold, Ultimate, DZ and Phoenix Edition) and DLCs (7 days: part of the Season Pass)

caused some discomfort.

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This is what Massive says about storage space: They understand how important space in the storage is and want to ensure that there is enough in the base game. This bonus is only for people who really want to hoard everything.

Regarding the Skill Effect: This is not a skill mod. It is more of a kind of skin that has no impact otherwise. The term will be changed to “Skill Visual” to avoid misunderstandings.

About the exotic weapons: They will not level with you, but you can craft them later. They are intended to give players a feel for exotic weapons. Each will have a normally obtainable version, which simply looks different. You will also need these for crafting the Level 30 version.

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About Early Access: The focus will be on the story. They are considering exactly which content to make accessible, as The Division 2 is a competitive game. Raids will also not be accessible earlier.

Further brief information from the State of the Game: 

That was it from the latest State of the Game. Which information was most important to you?

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Destiny 2: The date for the Forsaken raid “Last Wish” is set – All information

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Bungie has revealed the start time for the new raid “Last Wish.” After the launch of Forsaken, you have ten days to prepare for the new challenge in Destiny 2.

Raids have always been one of the biggest challenges of the Destiny series and are among the most demanding group activities in Destiny 2. With the launch of the Forsaken expansion, the next raid will soon be introduced into the game.

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In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, Bungie has revealed when the new raid “Last Wish” will begin.

Forsaken Raid “Last Wish” – Start Time and More Information

When does it start? The launch of Last Wish and the World First race will begin on September 14, 2018. Guardians will have effectively ten days after the release of the autumn expansion to progress in Power and Character Level and prepare for the Forsaken raid.

  • Raid Start “Last Wish”: September 14, 2018, at 7:00 PM

Bungie gives Guardians time: With Forsaken, the complete Destiny experience only begins once the campaign is completed.

Players are expected to have plenty to do and climb many power levels, leading Bungie to decide to give Guardians more than just three days to prepare for the upcoming challenges of the new endgame activity.

The specific level requirements for the raid have not yet been revealed by the studio.

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By the way: Although it is not officially confirmed yet, Last Wish is rumored to have both a normal mode and a prestige version according to a leak.

Furthermore, the leak suggests that there will be a special and unique raid challenge that requires players to complete the raid within 24 hours of its release.

As these are unconfirmed details, you should take them with the appropriate caution. However, the leak has been correct with almost all details so far – including the name of the Forsaken raid.

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Who are we up against? This information has not been officially disclosed yet. However, fans have formulated some theories based on already available details and hints.

Some believe it is possible that you will encounter the Awoken Queen Mara Sov or Oryx’s sister Savathûn. Other fans speculate that it could also be a female Ahamkara. Since the raid itself will likely feature the Taken, a Taken boss is also conceivable for many.

According to the massive Forsaken leak, the raid boss is said to be “Dul Incaru, the Eternal Return.” Whether the leak will be proven right here remains to be seen.

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Will there be raid wings? On September 14, only the main raid will go live initially. However, Bungie has already confirmed that they will stick to the raid wing model with Forsaken in the second year.

So far, two new raid wings are known, which will be introduced with the premium content “Black Armory” and “Penumbra” in December 2018 and summer 2019, respectively. They will only be available for owners of the Annual Pass.

What else is known?

  • The new raid is said to fit thematically into the story of Forsaken. It is not a completely detached area.
  • The raid is expected to offer more boss fights than all previous Destiny experiences. Thus, there should be at least five bosses.
  • The raid is set deep in the heart of the Dreaming City, the new endgame hub of Forsaken.
  • Bungie describes the raid as a mix of “Vault of Glass” and “Crota’s End” from Destiny 1.
  • There are expected to be numerous puzzles, riddles, and secrets.
  • The raid is said to be massive.
  • At the heart of the Dreaming City (likely some kind of energy sphere), a “huge creature” awaits you.
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Destiny 2: Servers are offline – Emergency maintenance due to WEASEL

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Surprisingly, on the evening of August 23rd, the servers for Destiny 2 went offline on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. An emergency server maintenance was deemed necessary after the error code WEASEL occurred frequently. It is still unknown when the maintenance will be finished and Destiny 2 will be back online.

A longstanding problem interrupts the beautiful PR campaign of Destiny 2 for “Forsaken”: The servers are suddenly offline. Guardians cannot fulfill their duties on Thursday evening.

UPDATE August 23rd, 21:09: The servers are back online.

This was not planned: As Bungie announced on Twitter, the servers were taken down for emergency maintenance. Players who are logged in will be returned to the title screen.

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Looks like the WEASEL is in

The timeline: The exact reasons for the emergency maintenance are not known. A normal server maintenance was actually planned for this evening by Bungie:

  • This maintenance started at 7:00 PM. It was supposed to proceed without a server downtime.
  • However, it seems that “WEASEL” errors multiplied around 7:23 PM.
  • Shortly after, Bungie took the servers offline. This happened around 7:36 PM our time.
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What is the WEASEL error? The error code “Weasel” refers to an error that was previously labeled “Centipede”. These are errors related to players not being able to connect to the servers.

When will Destiny 2 work again? This is currently still unknown. We will keep you updated on everything important here at Mein MMO.

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Incident before Forsaken

Unfortunate timing: Destiny 2 is currently at Gamescom 2018 and on the final stretch to promote the new expansion “Forsaken”. Just today, a stylish trailer describing the fate of Cayde-6 was released.

If you want to pass the time during the server maintenance by reading a Destiny article, we recommend our latest offer:

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World of Warships plays much faster on Xbox One than on PC

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World of Warships: Legends will be the console version of Wargaming’s naval warfare MMO. However, there will be some significant changes compared to the PC version. This includes famous heroes and more focus on action. Our author Jürgen took a closer look at the game at Gamescom.

What is World of Warships: Legends? When I first heard about World of Warships: Legends, I thought, “Hmm, is there going to be a Warships online card game? Like Elder Scrolls Legends?” Anyway, the console version of Wargaming’s naval warfare was not the first idea I had about the title. 

Why Legends? So at the Wargaming presentation at Gamescom 2018, I also asked the question about the title. The answer was: We want to cover primarily two things on the console: 

  • More action 
  • Legendary ships and commanders 

Legendary ships and captains on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One 

What are legendary ships? On PC, Wargaming follows the usual course and brings not only truly existing ships but also curious “paper ships.” These are concepts that only existed on paper and were never built.

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That is why there are also strange objects like the giant battleship “Großer Kurfürst” or the never-built German aircraft carrier “Graf Zeppelin” on PC. 

No paper ships on the consoles: Such engineering fantasies will not be in Legends. Rather, they want to focus on as detailed models of ships that actually fought in the naval battles of past wars. Therefore, you will find ships like: 

  • The imperial flagship Yamato 
  • The powerful USS Iowa 
  • The notorious Bismarck 

No Germans at launch: However, you will only get the German battleship and the rest of the navy after the release of Legends. Initially, only Japan and the USA will be available at launch. 

What types of ships will be available? Wargaming plans to bring all 4 ship classes (cruisers, destroyers, battleships, and aircraft carriers) to the consoles. With the carriers, you should have a rough control over the planes. On PC, carriers behave more like in a real-time strategy game, where you move the squadrons around on the map. 

When will Legends be released? Currently, the game is in closed alpha. The release is expected to occur in 2019. 

Legendary captains, but no historical figures 

In addition to the famous ships, special commanders will be on the bridge. You will be able to recruit special naval warfare heroes who not only boost the stats of the ship but also have unique skills.

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No real persons: However, Wargaming is expected to refrain from bringing historical figures such as US Admiral Chester Nimitz, Japanese fleet commander Isoroku Yamamoto, or German commander Karl Dönitz into the game. 

The reason for this is likely political. Some commanders from World War II were war criminals or otherwise problematic. It is likely that the playable commanders will be based on existing captains. 

Faster battles for more action

To optimize the gameplay of World of Warships for consoles, Wargaming has made some changes to features. The strategic element of the game will remain, but overall more action is expected.

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Smaller teams on the consoles: On PC, 12 ships per team fight for victory. On PS4 and Xbox One, the teams consist of only 9 ships each. This makes battles conclude much faster. 

Smaller battlefields: The same applies to the maps. They are also smaller. This leads to quicker battles and avoids the typical long setup phases of the PC version. There, it can happen that you sail around for a long time without encountering enemies. 

Target assist instead of auto-aim: The battles have also been optimized for console controls. You therefore have a target assist that makes hitting enemies easier. However, you still have to aim. It is not auto-aim. 

Crossover and progression? 

Are the PC and console versions compatible? Legends and the regular World of Warships are different games from different development teams. Therefore, there is no crossplay or shared progression.

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You will therefore start completely anew on the console. Even premium accounts and gold are not transferable.

What are the prospects for success of Legends?

World of Warships is a successful title on PC. Therefore, it is only understandable that Wargaming wants to bring the game to PS4 and Xbox One after the successful World of Tanks console version. 

I couldn’t play at Gamescom 2018 myself. But a developer showed us live how the game feels, and what I saw convinced me. The controls seemed to work well, the interface was intuitive, and the graphics were stunning. 

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If all of this stays the same and appears as bug-free and well-balanced as possible, Legends could be a good success for Wargaming. 

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Dead by Daylight: New teaser suggests a Japanese killer

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A new teaser for Dead by Daylight is causing a stir. Is a cruel Samurai killer coming? Or is it the eerie “Slit Faced Woman”?

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Just in time for Gamescom, Dead by Daylight has revealed a new teaser that introduces the next chapter of the 4vs1 horror game. It will be named “First Cut” and will feature a Samurai – at least that’s the impression it gives. However, the community is expecting a very different killer: the eerie “Slit Mouth Woman”.

Killers usually don’t speak. The community is skeptical about the Samurai, as it would not fit with the style of Dead by Daylight. Especially since killers haven’t spoken before. Fans assume that the trailer only shows how the killer was “created”. By the way, for those interested in the Samurai’s words, a few fans have roughly translated his phrases:

“It is futile, my dear daughter. We are born to die. The longer we wait, the more pain we bear.”

Who is the “Slit Mouth Woman”? The “woman with the slit mouth” is a figure from numerous Japanese ghost stories. According to legend, she was a beautiful woman who was admired by all. However, she cheated on her husband, a Samurai, who then disfigured her with a sword and cut her mouth wide open.

Since then, the woman wanders the world as a serial killer, asking people, “Am I pretty?” If the answer is “No,” she kills them with scissors. If the answer is “Yes,” she takes off her mask and repeats the question. If the answer is again “Yes,” she also cuts the victim’s mouth open. If the answer is “No,” she splits them in two. A rather gruesome ghost story – typically Japanese.

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Which killer it ultimately will be, we will probably see in a few hours, as the test server for the new killer is expected to go online and reveal more to us.

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Fortnite: Battle Royale – A leak finally shows the Road Trip skin

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After the update to version 5.30, the upcoming skins, emotes, and gliders are in Fortnite: Battle Royale and can be extracted by data miners. This includes the reward for the Road Trip loading screens. Some have been waiting for this Road Trip skin for weeks.

After weeks of waiting, players can now see what the previously secret reward will be that they will receive for successfully completing the challenges each week.

Leak is no surprise: Epic probably anticipated that players would quickly investigate the game files for new content after the update. That is why the patch was postponed.

In Season 4, the reward for the blockbuster loading screens was already known two days before the final challenges. Due to the patch delay, the skin is now only revealed one day in advance.

Mandatory spoiler warning: Anyone who wants to be surprised should not read any further.

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Datamining reveals the Road Trip skin – and other surprises

In Season 4, players could unlock the blockbuster skin named “the Visitor” after seven weeks. In the story of Fortnite: Battle Royale, this visitor played a significant role.

It is therefore presumed that the new skin will also further advance the storyline.

This is what the reward for the Road Trip loading screens looks like: Those who successfully completed the first seven weeks will unlock the “Enforcer” skin:

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Trained eyes will not miss the similarities to the “Omen” skin. In fact, the Enforcer looks like an upgrade of the Omen skin. What is also noticeable: The skin is quite “naked.”

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Anyone who has taken a look at the Road Trip challenges will have noticed that these now show not only 7 weeks, but 9:

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So it is necessary to complete all challenges in two more weeks. A clear indication of this is also provided by a leaked loading screen from week 8:

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Rewards for the two bonus weeks still unclear: Since the skin in its current form is unlikely to impress anyone, the two additional weeks will presumably bring further customization options.

What the skin will look like in its final form is unknown. This is a clever move by Epic. While the skin is now known, its final form is not.

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Destiny 2: Hot for Gambit? Try it out before Forsaken!

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Do you want to try the new Gambit mode? Then you have every reason to be happy. Because for all owners of Destiny 2, this is possible even before the launch of the Forsaken expansion! 

As Bungie announced at Gamescom 2018, to everyone’s surprise, all owners of Destiny 2 will be able to try out the new PvEvP mode even before the actual launch of Forsaken.

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Gambit Trial Version Is Coming!

On Saturday, September 1, 2018, from 7:00 PM our time, you will be able to extensively test the mode in a trial version for a full 24 hours – on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. All you need is a copy of Destiny 2.

However, you will have to wait until September 4 to claim Gambit-specific rewards and to level up in your Infamy rank. During the Gambit demo, you can expect reward drops from Year 1.

During the 24-hour demo, no Gambit stats will be saved. Starting September 4, you will be able to track these on Bungie.net.

More about Gambit: Want to know what Gambit is and how it works? Then check out these articles:

By the way: At Gamescom, along with the Gambit announcement, there was also a new trailer for Cayde’s last moments before his death. Don’t miss the video.

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What WoW fans want to see at Gamescom – Leaks fuel hope

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World of Warcraft does not have its own panel from Blizzard at Gamescom. However, players still hope for information. An alleged insider, however, provides fans with more details about the upcoming Patch 8.1, which Blizzard has not yet announced.

Blizzard is tight-lipped about information regarding World of Warcraft at Gamescom 2018. The presentations on stage primarily showcase the gameplay of the new Island Expeditions along with a show featuring cosplay and a new Warbringer video about Azshara. Still, fans hope for more.

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An earlier loading screen of Azshara from WoW: Cataclysm.

What are fans hoping for from WoW?

Although Blizzard has officially announced that World of Warcraft will not have a fully dedicated appearance at Gamescom 2018, many fans are thirsty for information in the forums and on Reddit.

Especially the upcoming Warbringer video about Azshara is fueling hopes for announcements. Many players are hoping for more information about the Naga, who apparently will soon join Battle for Azeroth, and how they will be integrated into the game.

Did you miss the first videos?

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Other players are hoping for more content regarding the war between Horde and Alliance, and about the conflict within the Horde. The cinematic “Old Warrior”, featuring Saurfang in the lead role, has only further fueled the discussion about the morality of Sylvanas’ actions.

Some fans have already speculated about a sequel to the release of “Old Warrior”, portraying Genn Greymane as Saurfang’s counterpart in the Alliance.

Information about the upcoming allied races is also in demand (via WoW forums). Players are hoping for more details in the announcement for Patch 8.1. Some even consider this announcement likely to occur at Gamescom 2018, allowing 8.2 to be presented at Blizzcon.

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Patch 8.1 with Naga content is allegedly set to be announced

In a now-deleted Reddit post, further information surfaced, allegedly to be presented at Gamescom. The “leak” fuels many hopes. It concerns the upcoming Patch 8.1 for Battle for Azeroth, which, according to the leak, should be titled “The Tide Whispers” and will focus on the Naga.

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An “insider” reveals more information: In response to the post by the user (via Reddit), which has since been deleted, the Redditor “leakysneaky” provided a response. He claims to have “a little insider info”. We have summarized all the leaks for you:

  • Blizzard plans to announce Patch 8.1 titled “The Tide Whispers”, which will see a new Azshara raid “Nazjatar” with 9 bosses, including Queen Azshara herself.
  • Along with the raid, two new dungeons are set to appear:
    • The Shadowlands, featuring a story about the Loa of Death Bwonsamdi and Vol’jin
    • Nazjatar: Sea of Stars
  • Two new zones are allegedly coming, Crestfall and Zul’Dare for the stories of their respective factions:
    • Crestfall is an Alliance zone populated by secluded Kul Tirans.
    • Zul’Dare is a Horde zone featuring a sacred site of the Zandalari, the Hall of Loa, which has been taken over by Kul Tirans. The Horde must reclaim the site.
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  • A new faction, the “Nazjatar Resistance” is set to appear, requiring a revered reputation for the allied races of the Kul Tirans and Zandalari trolls, along with completing the quest lines in Crestfall and Zul’dare.
  • The patch trailer is said to feature the Old God N’zoth.
  • There is to be a video in the style of “Old Warrior”, in which Genn Greymane plays the lead role. The video is said to highlight Greymane’s past with his son, as well as Jaina Proudmoore as a baby with her mother Katherine, and some scenes featuring Taelia Fordragon. It is said to end with a scene in which Genn Greymane pulls a chair in front of Saurfang’s cell in the Stormwind dungeon.
  • The end of the presentation is supposed to show Anduin and Sylvanas in a fight; more information is set to be revealed at Blizzcon.
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Is this information reliable? It’s hard to say. The main post with over 400 upvotes has already been deleted. The additional info from “leakysneaky” has only 3 positive votes (as of 15:05 on August 23).

The leaks primarily feed already expressed hopes, and Blizzard has already covered everything that is supposed to be presented in a blog post. It is possible that Patch 8.1 will only be announced at Blizzcon.

However, according to data miners, a map named “Nazjatar” has already surfaced in the WoW data (via Icy Veins). We will find out what turns out to be true this Friday at 18:15.

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This will definitely be shown: In the official blog post, Blizzard confirmed that the new Warbringer video about Azshara will be presented. This is set to be the highlight of the presentation at Gamescom for WoW, along with the cosplay show.

Until then, every day at the WoW panel at Gamescom 2018, Island Expeditions will be showcased, featuring two of the top German guilds competing against each other.

You can read the entire schedule from Blizzard at Gamescom in the “Blizzard at Gamescom 2018” app.

What do you think? Will Blizzard reveal new information about WoW at Gamescom? Or will it all be postponed to Blizzcon? Let us know in the comments!

Have you played Island Expeditions yet? The expeditions are currently the focus of WoW at Gamescom:

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Pokémon GO: Funny glitch turns Pokémon into Poké Balls

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A new bug in Pokémon GO transforms Pokémon like Sunkern into Poké Balls that you can still throw.

Trainers notice that they suddenly throw Pokémon at the wild monsters in the game instead of Poké Balls. This new glitch is only a few days old. The balls take on the appearance of the monsters, but the functionality remains unchanged. You can still catch with them.

Funny Bugs and Glitches – Pokémon Become Balls

Bugs have occurred since the event: Since the start of the Johto event, trainers have been encountering these funny errors in the game. In the following video, you can see how the trainer spots a Natu in the wild, but there are already visual issues. The monster is hardly visible, often even invisible.

When the trainer finally tries to catch it, the Poké Ball glitch occurs. And suddenly, his ball transforms into a Natu, bearing the colors and patterns of a Hyper Ball. See the curious encounter for yourself:

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Bug occurs frequently: Many users report new glitches on Reddit.

  • User Hawke-W-52 observed a similar ball problem as shown in the YouTube video. For him, a Pineco transformed into a Great Ball. You can find the Reddit video here.
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  • Player smecky caught an invisible Natu, which then had a dark model after being caught.
  • Trainer IAmButtAMan had a problem with his Sunkern, which lay on its side after being caught.
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No danger: So far, it seems that the bugs and glitches are completely harmless. You can continue to catch Pokémon; it just looks very strange.

Pokémon with glitch: The reports have indicated so far that Natu, Xatu, Sunkern, and Pineco are affected by these errors. Whether the glitches occur with other monsters is unclear.

The end of the Johto event in Pokémon GO is known – This is how long you can participate

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Destiny 2: New Forsaken Trailer Honors Cayde’s Last Moments Today

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As part of the ongoing Gamescom, Bungie has released a new cinematic for Destiny 2 Forsaken. “Gunslinger’s Last Stand” is meant to be a final tribute to the soon-to-be-gone Cayde-6.

Guardians can look forward to another cinematic for Destiny 2 Forsaken. The main role in “The Last Stand of the Gunslinger” will be played by the Hunter Cayde-6, from whom players must say goodbye in the upcoming expansion. The new video revolves around Cayde’s fight in the Prison of Elders, where the bad guys are breaking out of their cells.

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Bungie says goodbye to Cayde

Cinematic shown at Gamescom: The new Forsaken cinematic featuring the charismatic Exo-Hunter premiered at Gamescom. Attendees were able to watch the video on the Blizzard main stage, while those at home were provided with a livestream.

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Cinematic different from E3 trailer: The new trailer showcased a different ending for Cayde-6 than what was shown in the story trailer for E3. It’s possible that the shown images are part of Forsaken’s first mission.

Press representatives who have already played the first mission of the expansion have revealed that the developers spare no effort to troll players with the approaching death of the beloved character.

Teaser reveals new voice: Bungie previously released a small teaser for the upcoming trailer. In the short scene, Cayde urges the inmates of the prison to return to their cells.

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What players who play Destiny 2 in the original English version will immediately notice is the slightly altered voice of the Vanguard Hunter. Nathan Fillion will no longer voice Cayde in Forsaken. Instead, the character will be voiced by Nolan North, whom players already know as their Ghost.

Interestingly, Nathan Fillion just finished filming a short film where he took on the role of the Uncharted protagonist Nathan Drake. In the games, Nolan North lends his voice to Drake.

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What did you think of the new trailer? Will you miss Cayde even more now, or are you glad that the Hunter will soon be off the scene?

Note: The article was updated on August 23, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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New World: Amazon’s MMORPG invites you to the Alpha – Here’s how to participate

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With the first previews, Amazon’s upcoming MMORPG New World has been announced. You can now sign up for the alpha on the official website.

New World is expected to be an interesting sandbox MMO set in 17th century America, developed by Amazon Game Studios. You can now register for the upcoming alpha through the official website. This registration takes place somewhat unusually through the Amazon online store.

Update March 13, 2020: The first alpha has since ended, New World has been changed, and the focus has shifted more towards PvE. A new alpha test has also started. You can find details about the current version of New World here.

A New Western MMORPG

The next Western AAA MMORPG: New World could be something that fans of the genre have long desired: a new Western AAA MMORPG. Amazon has the financial resources to create something great visually and in terms of gameplay.

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Sandbox with a focus on PvP: However, you should not expect a theme park MMO with many quests. According to early testers, New World is more comparable to Ultima Online or Star Wars Galaxies.

  • You explore a vast game world and are completely free to do what you want
  • Your hero develops based on skills, there are no predefined classes
  • PvP plays a central role. You fight against other players in the world and can even take their entire equipment away
  • Guilds are important. Together you build bases from which you plan your expeditions to collect resources and craft items
  • In the endgame, you try to conquer territories, allowing you to collect taxes from other players operating from bases in your areas
  • PvE is also a part of the MMORPG. You fight not only wild animals but also supernatural creatures
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Sign up for the upcoming Alpha

Alpha registration started: On the official website of New World, you can register for the upcoming alpha of the game. This works a little differently than you might be used to from some online games:

  • You click on the New World website and click “Register”
  • Then you will be redirected to the product page of the game on Amazon
  • Log in to your Amazon account
  • Then you click on “Send me an email” on the product page of New World
  • You are now registered for the alpha. Once it starts and you are selected, you will receive a notification from Amazon

No dates have been set yet: Currently, it is not yet clear when the alpha of New World will start, nor when the release is expected. The MMORPG is currently only announced for PC.

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Bless Unleashed – Neues MMORPG für Xbox One angekündigt

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The publisher Bandai Namco has announced a new free-to-play MMORPG for the Xbox One. They promise combo-based gameplay with great graphics for Bless Unleashed. The release date is expected to be in 2019.

On the sidelines of Gamescom, Bandai Namco announced that they are developing a free-to-play MMORPG. We summarize what is already known. However, there isn’t much yet.

Who is developing it? The studio “Round 8 Studio” from Neowiz Games is developing the new MMORPG “Bless Unleashed”. Neowiz recently developed a PC MMORPG with Bless, which was not a big success.

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It is unclear how far Bless and “Bless Unleashed” are connected. It will not simply be a port of Bless – Bless was developed with the “Unreal Engine 3” – “Bless Unleashed” relies on the Unreal Engine 4.

When is the new MMORPG coming out? The game is planned for the first half of 2019. It will be a free-to-play MMORPG for the “Xbox One” family.

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Is Bless Unleashed also coming for the PS4? That is still unknown. It has not been announced or confirmed yet. There is a small loophole. It is said that the game is “being developed for consoles” and will be released “first on Xbox One”.

Combat and graphics are emphasized – Open World

“Bless Unleashed” targets hardcore MMO fans: The game is aimed at hardcore MMO players who are looking for an epic journey. Bless Unleashed is specifically developed for modern consoles. With the Unreal Engine 4, it aims to provide a “visually stunning experience”.

Bandai Namco especially emphasizes “combat” and graphics as great strengths. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4. There is also talk of an “open, persistent world.”

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How is the combat? It is said to have a “deep and rewarding combat system” with a combo and dodging mechanic. The new MMORPG will also include PvE and PvP.

What does the game have to do with Bless? That is not known at the moment. It could be that it takes place in the world of Bless. However, it has been stated that it is not a port and promised that it will not pull resources from the PC MMORPG.

How many classes will there be? There will be five “traditional” classes, including Arcane Mage and the bloodthirsty Berserker.

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Sounds like pure action MMORPG

This is how the game sounds so far: Bless Unleashed sounds like a real action MMORPG with fantasy elements. It sounds like a modern version of TERA – without much frills and with a focus on combat.

Currently, there is no further information. We will follow the game on Mein MMO and keep an eye on it. It is indeed rare for a new MMORPG to be announced today.

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War Thunder: Combat helicopters will soon terrorize tanks

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The military MMO War Thunder lets you control tanks, planes, and in the beta also ships. However, this is not enough for the developers at Gaijin. Soon, a new class of vehicles will be introduced with combat helicopters. 

When I was preparing my visit to the War Thunder developer Gaijin before Gamescom 2018, there was talk of a new vehicle class. This made me curious, as I couldn’t imagine what could be missing in War Thunder. Perhaps jeeps and armored transports?

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But then I entered the presentation room at the Gaijin booth and there was a monitor with a presentation: The title was “Ride of the Valkyries” and I knew what it was about: combat helicopters!

The feared air cavalry

What can the helicopters? In the game, the helicopters are highly mobile and agile flying devices. Unlike airplanes, they can hover in place and take cover behind mountains or forests. 

Why are helis so dangerous? The armament with heavy machine guns, masses of unguided rockets, and deadly guided missiles enables devastating surprise attacks. Helicopters appear lightning-fast behind cover and rain down a true barrage on their poor ground targets.

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What are the weaknesses of helicopters? Despite all their power, helis are still glass cannons. Even massive machines like the mighty MI-24 cannot withstand concentrated flak fire for long. Lightweight machines like the Cobra are blown out of the sky even faster. So, anyone wanting to be successful as a heli pilot must proceed cautiously. 

How do I get the helicopters? To obtain a helicopter, you first need to have at least one aircraft or tank or be at rank 5. In battle, you unlock the helis like aircraft by earning enough kills and points. However, since they are slower than planes, helis start closer to the chaos of battle. 

Do helicopters threaten the balancing?

Flying tank destroyers: Combat helicopters emerged in the 1950s, and by the Vietnam War, the “air cavalry” became an extremely effective weapon type. In addition to troop transport and supply in difficult terrain, helicopters armed with cannons and rockets soon became the terror of armored vehicles.

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A threat to game balance? Entire columns of tanks were swept away by combat helicopters back then. So, I was initially skeptical when I heard about the helicopters. Will they wipe out tanks in droves? Could helicopters possibly ruin the balance? 

According to Gaijin, this will not happen. The helicopters have enough disadvantages: 

  • They are not as fast as planes and can be easily hit. Even with anti-tank guns. Flak vehicles and surface-to-air missiles deal swiftly with helis. 
  • Aircraft can sweep helicopters from the sky in hit-and-run attacks. 
  • Other helicopters are lurking for careless helis. 

No pure air combat mode? Gaijin is not yet sure if there will be a pure air combat mode with helicopters. After all, there have been hardly any battles between heli squadrons in the real world.

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Which helis will there be?

At the beginning, Gaijin wants to offer helicopters for the USA and the Soviet Union. During the presentation, I could see four machines: 

  • UH-1C and Mi-4AV: These heavyweights are actually converted transports, but with the subsequently mounted rockets and cannons, they can deal considerable damage. 
  • AH-1F “Cobra”: A fully-fledged attack helicopter that is small, agile, and deadly. 
  • Mi-24V: This massive machine is a heavy Russian attack heli. It is heavily armored and armed. Additionally, it is very fast, though not particularly agile.
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When are the helis coming? The attack helicopters are coming with the next update of War Thunder. To get you in the mood for the helis, there is already an impressive trailer that references the legendary helicopter scene from the film Apocalypse Now with the “Ride of the Valkyries” theme.

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Fortnite: Find and Search Supply Drop – Here’s How

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) you must find and search a supply drop three times for the challenges of week 7 in season 5. This is quite tricky. Therefore, we have here a guide for you to the Supply Drops! Here’s how you can find a Supply Drop in Fortnite.

The Battle Pass of Week 7 in Season 5 has only one really difficult challenge: You need to find and open a supply drop three times. This is tricky because supply drops usually come late in the game. Additionally, they are easily overlooked and highly contested.

With our tips and tricks, you can significantly increase your chances of finding supply drops!

How to find the Supply Drops! Tips and Locations

How do I recognize a supply drop? Supply drops are crates that float to the ground from a blue weather balloon. They take 60 seconds to descend (30 in Blitz mode). You can shoot the balloon, but it has a lot of hitpoints. The landing spot of a supply drop in Fortnite is marked with a blue flare. When they are dropped, a signal sound plays.

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When do the supply drops come out? Supply drops usually start appearing as soon as a new safe zone is established and the storm begins to move. Two supply drops should be dropped per safe zone.

What is in the supply drops? A supply drop guarantees at least one epic or legendary item. Additionally, it contains a trap, ammunition, building materials, and useful items.

How to secure the supply drop

How can I claim a supply drop for myself? Since supply drops can be seen from a distance, many players will always head to them. So you should move very carefully and keep your eyes open. It’s better to wait and shoot at overzealous teammates who rush in. Ideally, build a wall around the drop if you reach it early to have cover right away.

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Don’t forget the 50s mode: In the game modes where you fight as a team of 50, there are more supply drops. And you can farm them more safely, as there are more players on your team who at least won’t kill you when you want to loot the crates.

If you want to optimize your Battle Pass from Season 4, then read our Mein-MMO Battle Pass Guide for Fortnite!
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Fortnite: How to activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for free emote

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If you contribute to the security of your account in Fortnite, you will now receive a Boogie Down emote as a gift for activating two-factor authentication (2FA). Here’s how.

How to get the free glider: We have created a dedicated article for the Free Gift Glider and 2FA here for you.

What is behind the initiative? Fortnite is the largest game in the world, and many hackers have set their sights on players’ accounts. Epic helps players protect their accounts. But too few take advantage of the offer. Now Epic rewards anyone who secures their account.

What does the security look like? Because passwords can be easily cracked, there is a two-factor authentication. If you activate this, you must prove that you are the account owner by entering a code during login.

We will show you here how to activate 2FA for Fortnite and secure your Boogie Down emote.

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Activate 2FA in Fortnite – It’s that easy

No drawbacks: With two-factor authentication, you actually only gain advantages. When you log into your Fortnite account, you first have to enter the code that is sent to you via email or app by the 2FA feature. A hacker would theoretically also need access to your email account (or smartphone) to hack into your account.

Without 2FA, only the username and password are needed for login. The advantages of two-factor authentication are therefore considerable.

Epic helps you with protection: Many gamers are not even aware of this security measure and do not activate it out of ignorance. Here Epic helps and even rewards players for activation. Those who set up 2FA protection will receive a cool emote as a reward.

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How to set up 2FA: Visit either Fortnite.com/2FA or click on the “Password and Security” tab on the left side of your Epic Games account page. There, choose two-factor authentication under account security and activate it.

Code via app: If you don’t want to receive your code via email, you can also download authentication apps from the app store. Suitable options include:

  • Google Authenticator
  • LastPass Authenticator
  • Microsoft Authenticator
  • Authy

To activate the 2FA feature, the email address of your Epic account must be verified.

Get the Boogie Down emote

Once you have secured your account with two-factor authentication, you will receive the new Boogie Down emote.

Popup in Fortnite: In Fortnite, you will receive a popup that informs you about the 2FA protection. There, you can confirm that you have activated 2FA.

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No popup, no problem: As players know on Reddit, it’s enough to activate 2FA as described above. You do not need to confirm the popup window in Fortnite. After activating 2FA, if you restart your Fortnite app, your new emote will be displayed.

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WoW behebt das Welt-PvP: Endlich sind Charaktere auf 120 stark

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A hotfix pleases all players of World of Warcraft in war mode. Players at a lower level no longer have an advantage.

In World of Warcraft, players at a higher level are again superior to their colleagues at lower levels, at least in the PvP of the war mode. Here, Blizzard has now implemented a hotfix that aims to ensure that players at a higher level always have an advantage over players at a lower level.

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What was the problem? With Battle for Azeroth, scaling is active in the PvP of the war mode. This ensured that PvP was always possible on a relatively fair basis. A player at level 112 could therefore compete with a player at level 120. However, this was faulty and led to problems due to certain effects, such as those from legendaries from Legion. Many players at lower levels were able to easily overpower players at level 120. This scaling has now been weakened.

Scaling in world PvP is unpopular: In general, this form of scaling is not well-received by fans. There are players who enjoy it, but the vocal part of the community rejects it. They believe that a character at the maximum level should have a clear advantage. This is part of a PvP world, that players at the maximum level can come along and against whom one might struggle.

Players also see problems with scaling elsewhere. Some players claim that quests can be completed more effectively, if they remove the Heart of Azeroth and trinkets. However, this is still a hotly debated topic in the community.

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What do you think of these changes? Do you agree that players at max level should always be more powerful in PvP? Or did you think it was good that even low-level players had a chance in the open world?

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Fortnite turns Tomato Town into a temple – Check it out

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In Fortnite, the new patch 5.30 has changed the map. The location Tomato Town has become a kind of temple. There is also an emote that pays homage to the tomato. Also, the skin “Tomato Head” is back in the shop.

This is how it was until now: Tomato Town was rather a dull place on the map in Fortnite. It was a village built around a pizza shop. For a long time, Tomato Town was only known for the giant tomato head that sat atop the pizzeria as its mascot.

However, the head was swallowed by a rift at the end of the last season and has been gone since then.

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The tomato head just before its end.

There was relatively little loot in Tomato Town and only low chances of getting a good start in a game of Fortnite there. Therefore, the place was rather unpopular. Players rarely landed there.

From Tomato Town to Tomato Temple

Now there’s a temple there: With today’s patch 5.0.0, Tomato Town has been replaced by a larger “Tomato Temple.” The name has also been changed.

The “tomato head” is back and now sits not above a pizza palace but above a kind of Aztec temple. There is even an underground cave system in Tomato Temple.

We have embedded a video of the new location in Fortnite:

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Many more tomato-related things are happening in Fortnite

Tomato skin in the shop: To celebrate this occasion, the tomato head skin is available today in the shop. It can even be upgraded when players complete some challenges. We will have a tomato guide on Mein MMO soon.

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Emote has surfaced in the files: Additionally, data miners have found a new emote. With “Praise The Tomato,” players will be able to pay homage to the tomato deity. The appearance of the emote in motion is still unknown.

The emote is currently not available in the shop.

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Tomato temple likely also involved in challenges: By the way, the title image of this article is the loading screen of the “Road Trip Challenge” next week. Data miners have already discovered it. During his road trip, Drift seems to be heading to the new Tomato Temple next week.

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Seht heute den Stream von GCMAX mit Kingdom Come und Rocket-League-Turnier

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Today you can expect fresh programming on the MAX stream for Gamescom 2018. These games will be covered.

Every day we present news and games in the MAX stream. Today, Thursday, there’s again a full program for you to follow.

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GCMAX Program for Thursday, August 23

Livestream on Twitch: With our live program, we will show you the most important news from the fair until August 25.

  • 2:00 PM – Gamescom Keynote
    • This will cover: Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Lara Croft’s Defining Moment
  • 3:00 PM – GCMAX Warm-Up
    • In our entertaining round, there will be a talk with the MAX crew from the Gamescom Camp
  • 4:00 PM – The Games of Gamescom
    • Featuring: Darksiders 3, Fallout 76, Dying Light: Bad Blood more on The Settlers
  • 6:00 PM – GCMAX the Show
    • This will cover games like Kingdom Come, Mount & Blade 2
  • 9:00 PM Gamescom Camp Tournament
    • AMD Rocket League

You can follow the program on our MAX stream. MAX stands for Monsters and Explosions and is a joint Twitch channel of GameStar, GamePro, Mein-MMO, and IGN.

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You can find the entire MAX streaming program for Gamescom week here

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The bosses of WoW: Legion were more successful than the players

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Blizzard has released a new infographic detailing its games. It shows: bosses were significantly better at killing than players.

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At irregular intervals, Blizzard publishes several infographics packed with many little details about World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Diablo, or generally Battle.net. As preparation for BlizzCon (and fitting with the current Gamescom 2018), there were new updates again. And the results can be amusing.

Bosses from Legion stronger than players: Interestingly, the fact is that the bosses of World of Warcraft in dungeons and raids during the time of Legion have a total of 2.8 billion players on their conscience. The players themselves were less successful, having only killed just under half (around 1.4 billion) bosses. On average, each killed boss has two heroes on its conscience.

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Murky dies often: For Heroes of the Storm, it is particularly amusing that the hero Murky has been killed nearly 390 million times. This still may not reach the Murloc population in World of Warcraft, but apparently few people like the little gurgling fish friend.

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Recognition for Overwatch players: The system of recognitions in Overwatch also works with great success. Since its introduction a few months ago, players have already distributed 7.4 billion recognitions. One might think that a large part was only awarded to accumulate additional XP…

Koreans have many friends: The figures regarding the social features around Battle.net are also interesting. Players have an average of 21 friends on Battle.net. Only among Koreans is this average significantly higher, as they have an average of 28 friends on their Battle.net list.

You can view the complete infographic at this link.

How many friends do you have on Battle.net? Do you invite everyone? Or do you keep the number low so you can have some peace?

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Destiny 2: What actually happened to Queen Mara Sov in Forsaken?

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Lore texts of some armor pieces from the upcoming Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 suggest that the Awoken Queen might have survived – perhaps in a different way than one would expect.

The new Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 launches soon. Numerous fans are hoping that the fate of the Awoken Queen Mara Sov, sister of Cayde’s murderer Uldren, could be clarified. Some Guardians even assume that they might encounter the Queen.

Warning – Spoiler Alert: The following text may contain spoilers regarding the story or other content of the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Read at your own risk.

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Lore texts of some leaked equipment pieces currently reignite fan hopes. Will there be a reunion? And if so – on which side will Mara Sov stand?

Queen Mara Sov may have survived Oryx’s assault

Mara appears to have survived: According to the lore texts of the upcoming “Reverie Dawn” Warlock set, which recently leaked alongside numerous other details on Reddit, Mara Sov somehow survived the massive explosion triggered by Oryx. She was apparently transported to the Ascendant Plane.

What is the Ascendant Plane? The Ascendant Plane connects the different components of the Ascendant Realm.

This realm is a parallel dimension divided into numerous fragments called Throne Worlds. Each of these worlds is ruled by a god – be it Crota, Oryx, or any other Hive or Worm god. They are immune to any damage from outside the realm. Therefore, the Ascendant Hive can die as often as they want in the physical world, but they can only be completely erased in their own Throne World.

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Although the Throne Worlds are held together by the Ascendant Plane, they can also be bound to physical objects. For instance, Oryx’s Throne World was bound to the Dreadnaught using magic from his daughters Ir Anûk and Ir Halak. Thus, the entire ship could be both physical and ascendant at the same time.

While the Ascendant Plane itself is closed off to non-Ascendants, access can still be gained through certain means – among others, via Hive portals or the Taken decay.

Some individuals were even “allowed” to enter the Ascendant Realm – such as Toland, the Shattered.

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The Queen apparently managed to escape: According to the lore text, the Awoken Queen was able to flee the Ascendant Plane after Oryx’s death. She subsequently returned to the Dreaming City in a new body, with her new vessel containing no molecules carrying the code of her former body.

Is Mara Sov still the same? This detail currently leaves many fans puzzled. Does she still look the same, but doesn’t remember everything? Does she have a completely different form or is she corrupted? And if she has truly returned to the physical world – is she still our ally or a new enemy? Or does she have her own agenda?

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By September 4, 2018, all Guardians should be wiser. That’s when the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 launches.

By the way: Representatives of the Ahamkara boss theory feel further validated by the new lore texts. Because in the description of the Warlock gauntlet, Mara Sov speaks of a creature with wings and sharp teeth. Fans suspect another reference to an Amakhara.

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What do you think about these details? Do you also believe in a return of the Queen? What role do you think she will take then?

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