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The Division: Do you want Exotics? Play the 2 new legendary missions!

Tarek Zehrer 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Patch 1.8.1 introduced the legendary difficulty for 2 missions in The Division: Amherst’s Apartment and Grand Central Station are now part of the 5 challenges available to choose from. These come with a surprise: Exotics!

Since April 12th, agents in The Division can finally play 2 new legendary missions and at least have a bit of the needed variety compared to the previous ones.

Amherst’s Apartment and Grand Central Station now join the previous legendary missions: the Napalm Production Site, the WarrenGate Power Plant, and the Times Square Power Relay.

What are legendary missions?

Or more specifically: What is the legendary difficulty?

The difficulty is meant to challenge more experienced agents. Your enemies are more aggressive, faster, can take more hits, and deal more damage. Additionally, the usual enemy factions are replaced by the more dangerous Last Man Battalion, by elite mercenaries, inspired by the private security company “Blackwater”.

In the legendary missions, you can expect: enemies with ballistic shields, rushers with shotguns, and medics. They can make your agent life very difficult.

By completing these missions, you can earn an exotic container each week, which contains Div-Tech, target data, and an exotic item. The reset for these happens every Friday night to Saturday.

You can find more details about the legendary missions here.

New with patch 1.8.1: Players have a 20% chance in the completion reward to receive Classified parts. However, another new feature was overlooked in the patch notes: At the end of the new missions, you may encounter a Hunter.

The Hunters, first introduced with the Survival mode, are perhaps the most devious enemies in The Division. They behave similarly to players, have the same abilities as sticky grenades, and heal quickly.

In the new missions, you can expect a particularly tough Hunter

Besides the regular mission bosses, you can encounter a Hunter at the end of the mission. But only under one condition:

Once you reach the checkpoint, your team must not die. Otherwise, you will only face the regular named bosses.

If you manage to kill the Hunter, you have a very high chance of getting an exotic item. Currently, it is not exactly known what the precise probability of an Exotic drop is, but it seems to be very high.

Players report getting an item every 10-15 runs. However, a few mentioned that they sometimes came up empty.

A good mission for farming?

Amherst’s Apartment seems to be one of the missions that players can finish very quickly. It can be completed in less than 15 minutes.

Considering the 20% chance for Classified parts, it seems worthwhile to play this mission more often. Especially players who are desperately hoping for the submachine gun The House might get lucky here.

It is certain that the mission Amherst’s Apartment is the shortest among all legendary missions and thus will probably also be the most favored in the future. Whether it will surpass the Lexington Event Center’s rank as a farming mission during Global Events is yet to be determined.

What are your experiences with the new missions? Are you satisfied?

The Division: Casual players want more loot, pros want less.

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Sea of Thieves Update bringt jetzt erste legendäre Schiff-Anpassungen

Patrick Freese 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The server downtime of Sea of Thieves prepares the game for the new update, which brings legendary sails and figureheads.

For the pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, the new update with version number 1.0.4 is available starting today, Wednesday, April 18. The update targets the customization for pirate legends, which is expanded with legendary sails or figureheads.

In addition, the team fixed many issues that plagued players in recent weeks. We show you what is changing.

Sea of Thieves Patch Notes from April 18

The new update comes for PC and Xbox One and is expected to be about 1.3GB in size on both platforms. The servers are still offline due to maintenance until about 3:00 PM German time.

Patch Notes

Pirate Legend: The first legendary ship customizations can now be found in the legendary hideout shop. There you can purchase Pirate Legend sails, hulls, and figureheads.
Sound Effects: You now hear a sound when you open a “Lore” book and when a limited-time quest from the trading post expires.
Spring Cleaning: It is now easier to store chests or skulls on the shelves in the captain’s quarters. You should also be able to throw cargo overboard more easily.
Controller Mapping: The Push-To-Talk option can now also be assigned to controller buttons.

The developer team of Sea of Thieves has fixed several bugs in the game:

Trading factions now inform you when you have purchased the maximum amount of voyages per day. (The timer resets at 6:00 AM in-game time)
Players’ weapon selection no longer resets to default after death.
A message should now appear when a crew member finds a clue for a map from a message in a bottle.
Ships should no longer spawn damaged.
Players now correctly take damage when hit by explosions from gunpowder barrels while underwater.

There were also performance improvements that address rubberbanding issues and enhance the quality of Sea of Thieves. You can read the full patch notes, including all bug fixes and known issues, on the official Sea of Thieves website.

The first content update for Sea of Thieves comes in May, bringing a new danger to the game.

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DFB Cup semi-final in ARD stream features YouTube stars as attraction

Philipp Junge 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Four FIFA-18 YouTubers comment on the cup semi-final between Schalke 04 and Eintracht Frankfurt – live on the YouTube channel of Sportschau. Just yesterday, YouTube stars analyzed the match between Bayern and Leverkusen.

It is not the first time that YouTubers comment on a football match. During the cup clash Bayern against Dortmund, ARD hired FIFA YouTubers. Back then, it was “Gamerbrother”, “Tisi Schubech”, “NoHandGaming” and “Der Keller”.

Now this idea goes into the second round: Yesterday, the first DFB-Pokal semi-final was already commented on by YouTubers – Bayern Munich won 6:2 against Bayer Leverkusen.

Today, the match Schalke 04 against Eintracht Frankfurt is on. Whether the rookie commentators will experience such a spectacle again can be followed from 20:30 in the live stream of Sportschau.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWCwSoNJAU4

Four FIFA YouTubers comment on Schalke against Frankfurt

For the second semi-final of the DFB-Pokal on April 18, “BadeschlappenLP”, “FIFAGoalsUnited” and “DerHansus” were invited. The match starts at 20:45, the live stream on the YouTube channel of Sportschau at 20:30.

All three channels mainly produce FIFA videos or streams.

“DerHansus” is known for his videos on the FIFA career mode
Julian and Julius from “FIFAGoalsUnited” bring various formats to the FUT mode
“BadeschlappenLP” has content on both FIFA modes on YouTube and Twitch

Of course, not all four FIFA experts will be in the live stream at the same time. Presumably, the guys from “FIFAGoalsUnited” will take one half and “BadeschlappenLP” with “DerHansus” will take the other half.

DFB boss Grindel does not think much of FIFA: He calls it “absolute impoverishment”

YouTubers experienced a spectacle during the match Bayern against Leverkusen

For “MontanaBlack”, “Achi” and “DerÖmsen”, it was a successful evening. They were able to comment on the first cup semi-final between FC Bayern and Bayer 04.

“MontanaBlack” and his buddy witnessed three goals live in the first half, while “Achi” and “DerÖmsen” were the commentators in the second half. They even saw 5 goals and an outstanding FC Bayern.

On the YouTube channels of the three guys, you won’t find any FIFA videos, but various formats. It will be interesting to see if the FIFA experts perform better on Wednesday evening than the “normal” YouTubers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mQH6cs42us

ARD offers young football fans a new attraction

Offering YouTube stars as professional commentators is a smart move by Sportschau. Although the YouTubers will never have the expertise of Béla Réthy or Steffen Simon – young FIFA players are not bothered by that. They want to be entertained while watching good football.

The main attraction is suddenly no longer the football stars like Arjen Robben or Thomas Müller, but “MontanaBlack” or “BadeschlappenLP”. The additional interaction with their idols via YouTube chat is an extra highlight for the youth.

Television football fans and the YouTube community in the online live stream: Sportschau can now serve two target groups in parallel – with a football match and without alienating anyone.

“MontanaBlack” sees himself qualified for the job after “feeling like watching football together for 20 years”. Whether that is enough to replace Steffen Simon is something every viewer has to decide for themselves.

What do you choose: DFB-Pokal semi-final with the FIFA YouTubers or Steffen Simon as ARD commentator?

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AMD declares war on Nvidia – Geforce program under criticism

MeinMMO 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

AMD officially opposes the Nvidia Geforce Partner Program. The GPP is criticized for requiring partners to offer certain brands exclusively with Geforce graphics cards.

For the first time, AMD addresses the Nvidia Geforce Partner Program in their blog. Although the GPP is not explicitly named, it is clear from the context that AMD is referring to the competitor’s program, Nvidia.

In doing so, they highlight their own virtues: For AMD, transparency, innovation, and especially the freedom of choice for the PC gamer are of utmost importance. This freedom is what defines the PC market. According to AMD, it is not a privilege, but rather a right. It becomes clear that the competitor lacks these virtues.

What is the Geforce Partner Program?

What do partners officially gain from the program? With the Geforce Partner Program, partners receive support in marketing, sales, and technology. They receive hardware and exclusive information about bundles and discounts.

What does Nvidia officially gain from the partnership? In return, partners must commit to using the Geforce logo, selling exclusively through authorized distributors, and subscribing to the newsletter.

And what is it really about behind the scenes? Tech journalist Kyle Bennet accused HardOCP of wanting to push AMD out of the market. In order for the GPP partner to gain access to exclusive information, they must commit to not selling AMD hardware under the same label. If they refuse, they are at a disadvantage compared to that competition with all the advantages. And since Nvidia’s market power is significantly greater than AMD’s, companies prefer to choose Geforce over AMD. This negatively impacts the consumer’s choice. Nvidia publicly denied all accusations regarding the GPP.

Gigabyte Nvidias GPP — No more AUROS branding for the AMD Radeon

Arez – New Radeon Brand from Asus

The pressure from the Geforce Partner Program even forces Asus to change its name. Instead of just removing Radeon from the branding while still marketing it under “Asus,” a completely new name is being created: Arez.

Future Radeon graphics cards will then be sold exclusively under the largely unknown name Arez, which will significantly harm AMD’s sales. It is expected that more partners will follow with new brands.

What dangers exist due to the Geforce Partner Program?

Nvidia already has market power in the graphics card segment. What exactly is the consequence if this power is further expanded? User status_two writes about this on Reddit:

Some people may think that Nvidia already has the better graphics cards. The problem is evident in the future GPUs. If Nvidia has the distributors and OEMs as exclusive partners, it leads to a monopoly in the pricing and development of gaming PCs. Competition is always better.

What has happened so far

Between the release of the GPP and AMD’s statement, several other incidents occurred:

• Gigabyte no longer released the AMD Radeon RX 580 under the AORUS branding, but under a generic one.
• MSI followed Gigabyte and removed Radeon cards from their ARMOR series, stating that they had no real choice.
• Reddit calls for a boycott against GPP.
• HP and Dell refuse to participate in the GPP.
• Intel remains silent; Kyle Bennet suspects that Intel is considering legal action.
• The European Commission and Federal Trade Commission begin reviewing the allegations.

Intel also wanted to push AMD out of the market

Similar to Nvidia, Intel also tried to use its market power to push AMD out of the market. The company granted significant discounts to OEMs if they primarily used Intel CPUs. It even paid them to hold off or not release AMD processors at all. In the server sector, Intel sold its products to strategically important customers below cost.

This led to a fine of 1.06 billion euros confirmed by the European Union Court. However, the next higher instance, the CJEU overturned this ruling. In its view, Intel’s arguments were not carefully examined, which is why the case must be reopened.

What do you think about the Geforce Partner Program? Are you not interested or do you plan to boycott it?

Tomorrow the new AMD Ryzen processor generation will be released: Amd Ryzen 2 Release – better than i7 8700K? Prices and benchmarks

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That’s why the new God of War 4 does without a multiplayer mode

Sven Galitzki 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Will multiplayer fans also get their money’s worth in the new God of War 4? The answer was provided by Game Director Cory Barlog in an interview with a Spanish site: No. We explain why the current God of War title will not have a multiplayer mode.

Currently, we are receiving an increasing number of inquiries from interested fans asking whether multiplayer enthusiasts will have something to do in God of War 4 and whether we will cover the game in our reporting on MeinMMO.

A year ago, a job posting from Sony Entertainment Santa Monica had rekindled the hopes of many fans that after God of War Ascension, the upcoming God of War would also feature a multiplayer mode.

However, these hopes were dashed by Game Director Cory Barlog in an interview with the Spanish site Level Up back in summer 2016.

That is why the next God of War installment is not for multiplayer fans.

The story of the new God of War is clearly in focus

The emphasis of the game has clearly been placed by the developers on the single-player campaign and the related story. The relationship between Kratos – the old God of War – and his new son is central to this.

This is also the reason why, according to Cory Barlog, there will be no multiplayer mode in the new God of War title.

Furthermore, the pure single-player focus of the game may have been influenced by experiences from the multiplayer of God of War Ascension. Although the multiplayer mode turned out to be a nice addition to the main game in retrospect, it was too immature and confusing.

Most critics agreed at the time that the developers should have invested their creativity in the solo part and the story of the game rather than putting energy and resources into a multiplayer attachment that was at best average.

What does this mean for God of War fans at MeinMMO?

Although we have many PS4 readers and even if the new God of War could be one of the best exclusive PlayStation titles of all time, we unfortunately will not cover this game.

The focus of MeinMMO is clearly on multiplayer games, MMOs, and games-as-a-service. However, the upcoming God of War unfortunately does not fall into any of these categories, making meaningful inclusion in our coverage impossible.

There is also little hope for a multiplayer expansion in the future. There is no season pass and no indication from the developers that they plan to expand this game with content in the long term. Therefore, only a story DLC can be expected at most.

For those interested in God of War, we gladly refer to our colleagues at GamePro, who report extensively on all news related to the latest God of War installment.

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Why are players in Far Cry 5 so fascinated by the search for Bigfoot?

Micha Deckert 18. April 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Many players are currently spending their leisure time in Far Cry 5 and causing havoc in the fictional Hope County. However, some of them are not engaged with the campaign, side missions, or the arcade, but rather with the search for Bigfoot. Why are players so fascinated by this mythical creature?

Some players are currently dissecting every inch of the game world of Far Cry 5. They hope to stumble upon new clues regarding the legendary Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch. They are not only searching for new tracks but also trying to connect every new mystery with the mythical creature.

But why have players committed themselves to this seemingly futile search?
Why are they specifically looking for Bigfoot?

We have taken a closer look at this unusual fascination and found 5 reasons why players are searching for Bigfoot in Far Cry 5.

1. Digital Montana as the ideal Bigfoot hideout

The legend of Bigfoot, known as Sasquatch in Canada, is repeatedly associated with the Pacific Northwest of North America. Especially in Washington State and Canadian British Columbia, the mythical creature is said to appear.

Montana, which is also located at the Canadian border, is no less interesting than the other states and has many residents engaged in the search for Bigfoot. There is even an annual Bigfoot conference and several private research groups looking for the legend.

So what could be more natural than to pay respect to the Bigfoot-obsessed people of Montana in Ubisoft’s fictional version?

2. Players want to spend more time in the game world

Players often highlight the immersive game world of Far Cry 5, where they not only want to complete missions but also wander, hunt, or fish for hours.

Although there are some activities that can still be completed after the campaign at the end of Far Cry 5, some players wish to explore every little corner of the fictional Hope County without following any guidelines and leave no stone unturned.

This way, players are continuously discovering places and regions where the story of Far Cry 5 does not lead them. Occasionally, further clues about Bigfoot also come to light.

3. Far Cry 5 offers a new way to discover missions

Unlike previous Far Cry installments, the game world in Far Cry 5 is explored gradually. Side missions are unlocked organically this way. Instead of climbing towers to reveal the surroundings, players uncover the map piece by piece, depending on which direction they head.

While interesting places on the map are marked by cards found in the game world, it is designed for players to actively engage with and in Hope County.

Some missions may only become available after players have been alerted by an NPC. Perhaps there is also a quest that involves the sought-after Bigfoot?

4. Far Cry 5 is full of Easter eggs

The search for Easter eggs, the little hidden references, is incredibly popular among gamers. Not only do sleuths rejoice when they find one of these secrets themselves, but they also enjoy sharing them with the community.

In Far Cry 5, there are plenty of secrets and references to be found again. For example, an alleged pee tape of the US president or the short film about Far Cry 5 are featured.

Here you can find more Easter eggs from Far Cry 5

However, the Far Cry series itself also gets its share of criticism. For example, an NPC at the beginning of the game mentions that we don’t have to worry about climbing any towers all the time. A little self-ironic wink from Ubisoft.

A further reference to Ubisoft titles wouldn’t be out of place, as mythical creatures have always been somewhat of a staple in the developer and publisher’s titles…

5. Mythical creatures have a tradition in Ubisoft titles

In other Ubisoft games, the icy relative of the Sasquatch, the Yeti, has always taken center stage. For Far Cry 4, the DLC Valley of the Yetis was released, while dedicated Steep players were inducted into the “Yeti Society”.

The first real Yeti hunt was in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, when players searched frantically for the mythical creature. And this was even before Ubisoft officially commissioned the search for the furry creature.

Clearly, the search for Bigfoot has now broken out in Far Cry. Looking for the cold-loving Yeti in the forests of digital Montana would simply be too silly.

Are you also caught up in the search for Sasquatch or could you care less about such digital scavenger hunts?

This is the endgame of Far Cry 5

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Is there soon a new map for Fortnite Battle Royale? This is what Epic says

Jürgen Horn 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite (PC, PS4 & Xbox One) still only has one map, while PUBG already has its third map available. Are the developers planning to add more soon? Find out here the answer from Epic.

Fortnite: Battle Royale started out as a playful experiment with Battle Royale elements like PUBG and quickly became a huge success. However, you still fight on the same map, even though it has changed significantly over time.

But isn’t it about time to create a new map for Fortnite? Rumors about a new map are already circulating on the internet. In PUBG, there are already 2 big maps, and a third, smaller map is currently in development. Even in the official FAQ of “Fortnite,” it states:

So when will Fortnite: Battle Royale get a new map?

Developers Focus on a Lively Map

In an interview with IGN, Lead Designer Eric Williamson was also asked about new maps in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The developer had a pretty simple answer.

https://www.facebook.com/ignexpertmode/videos/905154262990897/

The team at Epic Games indeed discussed bringing new maps into the game. However, “there’s no urgency to create a new map right now”. That is currently not a priority. Instead, it is much more important to continue developing and keeping the existing map fresh.

Players Should Keep an Eye Out for Changes to the Map

During the interview, Williamson advised that players should keep an eye out for “changes” to the map soon. This seems to announce new features in the upcoming weeks.

He is possibly referring to the impending impact of the comet that has ominously hovered over the map for months and is getting closer.

Currently, players are already speculating whether the meteor will destroy the controversial location Tilted Towers or if it will usher in the 4th season of the Battle Pass.

Fortnite continues to receive new features. Soon a new light machine gun is expected to come as a weapon for Fortnite: Battle Royale.

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Complaint Wednesday: You simply ignore your opponent in Hearthstone

Cortyn 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Hearthstone has a problem again. A few decks dominate the game – and they are boring, no matter how you look at it.

After a long break, it is finally time for a proper rant Wednesday. The latest expansion of Hearthstone, “The Witchwood”, has been available to all players for a few days now. But the initial joy over new, cool deck ideas was, as is often the case, quickly overshadowed by some particularly effective decks. The new strategy seems to be: I play my game, no matter what you do.

In the “past”, the deck was successful in Hearthstone that had a suitable answer to every turn of the opponent. Those who could counter particularly well were also able to rack up many victories.

This approach to countering has completely disappeared from the current meta. It is no longer the deck that responds intelligently to the opponent that wins, but rather the deck that doesn’t care at all about what the opponent is doing.

Shudderwock – the 3-Hour Games

A particularly prominent example right now is the Shudderwock Shaman with its “Endless” combo. The deck itself doesn’t have a particularly high win rate, but it is still despised for many reasons.

The Endless combo cannot be stopped. No matter how smart and intelligent you play – the Shaman just has to play four cards before laying down the Shudderwock on the board.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgF-giV3H7E

Sure, before that, you could have won the match. But if not, the loser can expect 30 minutes of animations showing the Shudderwock insanity. We presented you the relevant problem in this article.

On Reddit, some people report on matches that lasted nearly three hours – and that’s only because all the animations of the Shudderwock were played out. Interaction looks different. But at least you can finally watch all the anime series that have been piling up for weeks in peace. That has its merits too.

At least: Blizzard wants to discuss this issue next week and plan changes.

The New Rush Hunter

That Hunters are predestined to always go “face” is really nothing new. Thanks to new cards like “Baku the Moonslicer”, which upgrades the Hunter’s hero power right from the start (now deals 3 damage), the fun of dying begins already in turn two.

As if that wasn’t silly enough, there are cards like the Mechano-Egg, which doubles the damage of the hero power (6 damage to the face – yay!). With the Duskwood Spirit, the fun reaches its peak and the Hunter probably does too. Because then two shots (12 damage to the face – fantastic!) come in.

I can hardly express my fun in words.

Paladin Deck with Recruit Flood

Similarly “cancerous”, to stay in the tone of Reddit, is the “new” buff Paladin. He swears to flood the board quickly with Silver Hand recruits. Also here a heartfelt “Thank you!” to Baku the Moonslicer.

Afterwards, the recruits are buffed, and an army of 3/3 minions overwhelms the opponent. Anyone who intends to simply destroy all Silver Hand recruits immediately faces an impossible task. Because with the Sword of the Wilds, the Green Hell, and the hero power, the board is filled again after each turn.

The aforementioned decks are just examples. There are many more decks that basically don’t care what the opponent is doing – the Cube Warlock is also high up there, but to deal with that will kill my nerves for the month of April.

I have absolutely no idea what Blizzard was thinking here. The only option seems to be to resort to one of these decks myself and join the madness.

I can only hope that the Hearthstone community comes up with more creative ideas in the next weeks and months, enabling more fun decks and a more active “back and forth”. Until then, I will probably stay in the Arena.

This “I play my cards down and don’t care what the opponent does” meta is definitely devoid of fun.

How do you see it?

Do you want to develop a cool counter deck to the rush decks? Here are all 135 new cards from The Witchwood – get inspired!

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Avengers Project klingt wie Destiny oder The Division mit Superhelden

Irina Moritz 18. April 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

Square Enix and Marvel are teaming up for a mammoth project that will span years and include multiple games. The first of these is code-named “Avengers Project“. This sounds to many like a similar concept to Destiny or The Division. Here’s what we know so far about “Avengers Project”.

This is not the first time the two giants Square Enix and Disney have collaborated on a project together.

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Through the Kingdom Hearts series, they have been in a successful partnership for over 15 years, which is now being further expanded with the Avengers project. The cooperation between Square Enix and Marvel was first announced in January 2017. Apart from a short teaser trailer and some press statements, there has been little information about the project.

What we know about Avengers Project

If there is one thing known about the deal between SE and Marvel, it’s that: The deal is huge.

Avengers Project is supposed to be the first game from a deal that will span years and encompass multiple games.

According to the co-head of Crystal Dynamics, Ron Ronsenberg, the development progress of Avengers is currently “moving extremely quickly” and he hopes it will be a project “that Marvel fans will be proud of”.

The game will be a “3rd Person Cover-Based Action Adventure”, which doesn’t say much on its own. It sounds like a “cover shooter”, similar to The Division.

However, the job postings from Crystal Dynamics and Eidos bring a bit more detail to the matter.

They are looking for, among other things:

Lead Level Designer for development
External Lead Designer
Senior Producer (Single Player Campaign)
Game Writer / Narrative Designer (writing focused)
Associated Cinematic Animator

Strong Multiplayer Elements

What exactly does this mean for the game?

Regarding Multiplayer: As the description of the first two positions emphasizes, the game will feature strong multiplayer elements, as both designers will be responsible for developing innovative and extraordinary online experiences. Additionally, a high value will be placed on social features and a “Shared Game World”.

This suggests that the gameplay from the Avengers Project will offer players the opportunity to team up in groups to master the content. Similar to what has already been done in Destiny or The Division.

This assumption is reinforced by further job descriptions that include “working on exciting new game modes and campaigns.” It also means that the game could feature both PvP and PvE elements.

Moreover, the PvE aspect is further emphasized by another job description that talks about designing boss fights and combat mechanics.

Single Player Campaign and Story

Regarding Singleplayer: The job posting for the Senior Producer leaves no doubt that there will also be a single player campaign.

In MMO games, single player campaigns often serve to introduce the player to the game universe before they can tackle further challenges in multiplayer.

It is therefore not unusual for a multiplayer-focused game to be accompanied by a campaign. However, as both Marvel and Square Enix have emphasized, the game will also have a strong story focus, which only confirms Crystal Dynamics’ search for narrative designers and cinematic animators.

Regarding the story: The narrator’s monologue from the teaser trailer sets the game in a timeframe where superheroes are hunted and seemingly have to go underground, which is a rather popular motif among comic scenarios.

Who is developing Avengers Project?

These are the developers: The project is being developed by the studios Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex) and Crystal Dynamics (Tomb Raider), who have been part of the gaming powerhouse Square Enix for several years now.

As with all other details, Square is very tight-lipped about who exactly is working on their project, but Scott Amos from Crystal Dynamics shared that many from the team previously worked on titles like Star Wars: Battlefront and Batman: Arkham Origins.

Furthermore, it is believed that the former creative director and writer of “Uncharted: The Lost Legacy,” Shaun Escayg, is also involved in the project. So far, only Stephen Barry, who will hold the position of director of production, has been confirmed. Barry has worked for EA and Visceral Games, among others, on the Dead Space games.

“The most ambitious project from Crystal Dynamics”

Connecting all the points, the Avengers Project sounds like a mix of Destiny and Warframe, all wrapped in a sleek Avengers superhero cloak.

Especially, this line in the press release strongly suggests that it is a “Games as Service” game, if not even a real MMORPG: “It will introduce a universe in which fans can play for years.”

And after Square Enix emphasized multiple times in their annual report to investors that the company will expand its game offerings towards “Games as Service,” this conclusion isn’t that far-fetched.

It is not known whether the multi-game deal between Square and Marvel will only involve Avengers games, as the Marvel Universe also encompasses the X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Fantastic Four.

However, it is certain that Square and Disney are bringing out the big guns with this project.

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Destiny 2: 6vs6 makes the difference – new format revitalizes PvP

Sven Galitzki 18. April 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

On April 17, 2018, the April Iron Banner in the 6v6 format started with a week’s delay. We tried out the new old Control mode in Destiny 2 and report to you how it plays.

With the Weekly Reset on April 17 the April Iron Banner also started yesterday with a week’s delay. The special thing about it: this time the PvP event is played in the long-awaited 6v6 format, which represented the standard in the Crucible for Destiny 1.

Numerous fans have been looking forward to the 6v6 since the announcement. Many hoped that this return to the roots of Destiny PvP could breathe new life into the unpopular Crucible of Destiny 2.

Our Destiny author Sven fought for glory and honor in the Iron Banner yesterday and reports on his experiences with the new old 6v6 format.

6v6 Iron Banner – old love, new luck

This is undoubtedly what most remaining Guardians have been waiting for – the 6v6 format from the Crucible of the popular predecessor has finally entered Destiny 2 – albeit only for the Iron Banner event.

Already during planning and preparation, a remarkable difference was noticeable. Within just a few minutes, my clan had three full 6-man teams ready for the PvP event – spontaneously and without major announcements.

What had previously been extremely laborious and lengthy, often even completely unsuccessful, was now once again a self-runner – just like in the days of the predecessor. This had not even been achieved by one of the major update milestones, the new raid, or the double event during the Crimson Week.

The anticipation and excitement were correspondingly high.

Does the 6v6 bring back the old Crucible feeling?

And after just a few minutes in the first match, we all realized – the 6v6 indeed makes a difference! The PvP feels invigorated because of this.

While the Crucible in Quickplay had primarily been characterized by team-shooting tactics and heavy weapons, this is now only rarely the case in 6v6. Although team-shooting is still possible, the smaller map sizes and spawn mechanics now provide the other team with many more tactical options to effectively counter this playstyle.

The games now all play out offensively and dynamically – camping is no longer possible with just two more opponents on the current map size. Accordingly, smaller squads and individual players are also more daring. Last night, I felt like I experienced more heroic moments than in my entire time with Destiny 2 before.

The 6-man team is now more often broken down into smaller elements, allowing for a completely different tactical approach – especially for fixed and well-rehearsed teams.

Fights are taking place almost everywhere. Since the opposing team rarely stands completely together, it is now easier to take out one or multiple opponents without automatically meeting one’s demise.

If the other team is moving in a pack, it can be much easier to stop that with a super, a grenade, or heavy weapons – the new ammo distribution and opponents who drop their heavy ammo upon death make this now easily possible.

Rarely can a well-rehearsed team control the action across the entire map. In most cases, one can manage to break through the defense from some side and disrupt the opponent’s formation.

The spawn system here usually helps significantly. This mechanic works against all expectations in most cases really well. I have rarely respawned right in front of an opponent’s gun.

I have also rarely encountered situations where an opponent spawns right at my feet – and that despite the relatively small maps. I had feared worse after the Rumble debacle.

But there were also negative aspects

Even though the positive experiences have so far outweighed for me personally, there were also some negative aspects that caught my eye during the first Iron Banner night.

Some Crucible maps actually turned out to be a bit too small for twelve Guardians. It would be desirable for Bungie to either provide well-known maps from Destiny 1 or to consider the 6v6 format when designing new maps.

Fixed teams still have advantages over randomly assembled groups. This was also the case in the predecessor, but this group dynamic can now be better countered.

But for the future, it would be desirable for Bungie to consider both the team size and the team structure during matchmaking. Fixed teams should face fixed teams, and individual Guardians should face groups of randomly assembled players.

6v6 must return – not just in the Iron Banner

After last night in the Iron Banner, one thing became clear to me: the 6v6 must return – and permanently and across game modes. This is finally fun for me in the Crucible of Destiny 2, and I will certainly throw myself into Guardian duels again and again until the Weekly Reset to enjoy the experience I so painfully missed.

Because the 6v6 creates an unprecedented dynamic that, in my view, does great good for the Crucible. The last time I had this much fun in PvP was back during the times of Destiny 1. Although the feeling still doesn’t completely match that of the predecessor, it brings the Crucible experience in Destiny 2 a whole lot closer.

In my opinion, the 6v6 remains an immense enrichment for the current PvP of Destiny 2. A buddy from my 6-man team stated at the end of the night the fitting closing words:

“With 6v6, you finally feel at home again. Just like back in Destiny 1. Old love, new luck.”

This new format may not save the game, but it certainly contributes immensely to making the Crucible fun for Guardians, at least for the first time. This creates, in my view, a solid basis that Bungie can further develop and expand in combination with other changes, such as lowering the Time to Kill.

In the end, this could lead to the PvP once again becoming a cornerstone of the overall game – just as it was in Destiny 1.

What experiences have you had in 6v6 so far? Do you see this format as an enrichment for the Crucible in Destiny 2?

And the Crucible isn’t the only thing that’s fun again:

Destiny 2 reinvents Graviton Lance – Pioneering for all Exotics?

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Elder Scrolls Online: “We are already doing so much, but fans want more”

Jürgen Horn 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is more successful than ever. According to their own statements, they offer more content than any other studio. But players just want more and more! According to chief developer Matt Firor, the game could theoretically go on forever, like a good TV series.

The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) launched in April 2014 as another WoW challenger and was not particularly successful at first. With the launch on PS4 and Xbox One in 2015 and the abandonment of subscription fees, the Elder Scrolls MMO became more successful.

Since then, it has been steadily improving, 2017 was the most successful year for The Elder Scrolls Online. By now, ESO has quite a bit in common with a TV series.

The Infinite Elder Scrolls Story

At the PAX East convention in the USA, ESO head Matt Firor was interviewed by Venturebeat. In it, he compared his game to a successful TV series. They have created the core and excited the fans. Now they need to continually supply new “episodes.”

Matt Firor Zenimax — Producer Matt Firor.

By this, Firor means the regular DLCs and expansions that are released throughout the year for The Elder Scrolls Online. Three major DLCs and one expansion, like Morrowind or the upcoming Summerset, are released each year. In between, there are further small updates and events planned.

This way, the game could theoretically go on forever. They simply listen to the feedback from fans and ensure that they are constantly provided with what they love.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Fans Want More!

Despite the constant supply, many players can never get enough. “I don’t know any studio or project that delivers as much content,” said Firor. “But of course, our players often don’t think it’s fast enough.”

But that’s okay. It shows that players like the existing content and want much more of it. Therefore, after the Summerset release on May 21 (PC/Mac) and June 5 (PS4 and Xbox One), the developer Zenimax will immediately work on the next content supply.

After all, with Summerset, a storyline that has been told in small pieces for years ends. The next big expansion will likely introduce something entirely new and continue the great “ESO series.”

Here you can find everything that is currently known about ESO: Summerset!

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Monster Hunter World receives the comfort adjustments you always wanted

Leya Jankowski 18. April 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Monster Hunter World is receiving its second free update, which brings a new monster and a new quest type to the game. In addition to the new content, there are also numerous quality-of-life adjustments and changes that hunters have long wished for.

Capcom surprised us all with a big announcement that seemed to come out of nowhere. Monster Hunter World will receive its second major update on April 19, which brings a new monster, Kulve Taroth. In addition, there is a new quest area and a new type of siege quest.

Amid all the excitement, it was easy to overlook that this update also includes a long list of “quality-of-life” adjustments aimed at making Monster Hunter World more enjoyable this week.

The update will be released overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, April 19, at 2:00 AM.

Monster-Hunter-World-Kulve-Taroth — The Kulve Taroth is a new Elder Dragon that golds everything in its path.

This is included in the 2nd free update for PS4 version 3.00 and Xbox One version 3.0.0.0

Particularly exciting is the Kulve Taroth, which enters the game with this update. We have already reported about the Elder Dragon and its new siege quest type here:

Hunt the Kulve Taroth in the 2nd DLC of Monster Hunter World with 16 hunters

There will also be adjustments where at least one thing has definitely been changed that has always annoyed you. Here are a few quality-of-life features that the community has long wanted.

The text size can be increased: On the television, the text was sometimes extremely difficult to read, as the font was too small for many. Capcom has now introduced a feature that allows you to adjust the text size.

In the options menu, you will find the entry “Interface” and the option “HUD/help text size” starting with the update. This allows the text of the HUD and the explanations to be displayed larger. The “subtitle text size” option from the in-game menu has been moved to the title screen menu.

All valuable items can be sold at once: Many hunters were annoyed that they had to select each item individually when they wanted to sell it. This problem is now a thing of the past with the update, and you can sell everything at once in the future.

Inactivity no longer removes hunters from the hunting group: Once hunters had been inactive in the game for 30 days, they were removed from their hunting group. However, there are enough players who cannot play regularly. They felt it was unfair to be simply removed.

The auto-focus of the scout flies at camps has been removed: The camera no longer automatically follows an active scout fly trail when you use the fast travel function or return to camp after fainting.

Investigations can be sorted: The investigations screen has been updated with a feature that allows you to sort investigations.

Ivy can be planted in the Botanical Garden: Ivy is used in Monster Hunter World to make traps for monsters. Previously, it could only be gathered. With the update, you can comfortably plant ivy in the Botanical Garden and let Mother Nature do her job.

Thunderbugs receive a nerf: The effect of thunderbugs on hardened monsters gradually decreases and eventually ceases after repeated use with the update.

The chances of thunderstones have been increased! Thunderstones are an important material for augmenting equipment and thus improving it. However, the drop rate for these was extremely low. With the nerf of the thunderbugs, the rewards for hardened monsters have been adjusted to yield better results:

The special reward of threat level 1 now includes curved fairy stones.
The special reward of threat level 2 now includes shiny thunderstones.
The special reward of threat level 3 now includes shiny thunderstones even more often.

Community excited about this update

Looking at the community of Monster Hunter World, it is quickly apparent that this update has been mostly received positively. Hunters are excited about the new quest and the Kulve Taroth.

The quality-of-life adjustments are also welcomed with joy, as players feel they have been heard. Additionally, some bugs have been fixed and there were a few other quality-of-life adjustments that are not listed above.

For example, a few buff bugs of the hunting horn have been adjusted, or in ecological research, there was a bug in the level display for “high-rank monsters” with a maximum of four research levels.

You can find the complete list of all adjustments on the official Monster Hunter World website.

Are you excited about these quality-of-life adjustments or is there still something you feel is missing?

Here we explain everything, what is known so far about the new siege quest and relic weapons, which are also coming with the update.

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A YouTuber dominates Fortnite and many players hate him

Robert Albrecht 18. April 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

Anyone currently searching for Fortnite videos on YouTube is likely to stumble upon the name Ali-A. What is behind the YouTuber’s videos? Why is he so successful with them and at the same time so hated in the Fortnite community?

A lot has been written and discussed about Fortnite’s dominance on the streaming platform Twitch. While extremely skilled players like Ninja and TSM_Myth are in the spotlight on Twitch, YouTube is increasingly becoming the go-to place for videos about Fortnite: Battle Royale, as the millions of views impressively demonstrate.

Wherever there is a successful game on YouTube, the tendency for a certain type of video that earns clickbait accusations is not far off. Currently, parts of the English-speaking community are particularly complaining about a specific content creator who dominates the YouTube platform for Fortnite like no other: Ali-A.

fortnite-ali-a-thumbnail-2 — Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAspsq1fEXQ

With more than 12 million followers, Ali-A is one of the defining faces of the Fortnite hype. Besides the clickbait accusation, Ali-A is also repeatedly confronted with accusations of “stealing” ideas from other players and thematizing them in his videos.

Are the accusations justified? Or are they merely the masquerade of a gigantic sham debate, triggered by one of the most primitive human emotions – envy?

Ali-A – with sensational thumbnails to success?

If anyone knows how to attract the attention of their viewers with thumbnails, it’s Ali-A. The small images designed to make a video appealing are always structured according to the same scheme.

The streamer’s face with excited or shocked expressions, a few weapons, red arrows, and the “Victory Royale” banner – combined with a title in capital letters creates the obviously best recipe for a successful video and is therefore used again and again.

fortnite-ali-a-thumbnail — Source: Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9L4ZkGgfBs

The titles are generally kept as vague as possible. For instance, the title “TILTED TOWERS DESTROYED” (including a gigantic crater) suggests that the town of the same name has been destroyed.

In reality, this is just a fan theory. However, you only find this out after watching the video long enough.

Even a video about a potential first-person mode in Fortnite turns out to later be a video mod of an ingenious player. You see nothing of the mod itself – instead, Ali-A leads a twenty-minute monologue while normal gameplay is played.

There are plenty of other examples of these videos – Ali-A has supposedly discovered a completely new treasure chest or weapons in new quality levels. However, the videos themselves often deal with something completely different.

The site Forbes has found that anyone searching for Fortnite videos on English-speaking YouTube will find 49 videos from Ali-A among 120 hits. What is behind that, as there are obviously videos that at least suggest a certain “clickbait” mentality? The culprit is YouTube’s search algorithm.

Guaranteed No Clickbait: Our Tips and Tricks for Fortnite: Battle Royale!

Whoever is popular becomes even more popular thanks to YouTube!

It is undeniable that Ali-A has great success with his videos. He appeals to a younger audience that grants him millions of clicks with nearly every video. His high popularity leads YouTube’s search algorithms to increasingly display his videos – thus further promoting his popularity.

The content of the videos seems to be of secondary importance here. Undoubtedly, search queries on Twitch for Fortnite also lead to the big streamers Ninja, DakotaZ, or Myth, but they are given significantly less space.

To find one of the other thousands of content creators on YouTube about Fortnite, you have to scroll down for quite a while. Thus, anyone who criticizes Ali-A for his sensational videos cannot escape a critique of YouTube’s search algorithms.

Other streamers jump on the bandwagon regarding thumbnail design – in almost every video, a grimace jumps out at you that is meant to advertise the video. Some German YouTubers like Red or Steel do this as well, with quite a bit of success.

Ali-A – Achieving success through content theft?

Indeed, there are some examples for this. The suggestion of a Redditor to integrate weapon skins (camos) into Fortnite was directly addressed by Ali-A in one of his videos. The video has over 3.4 million views – in the first 9 minutes, you see only normal gameplay while Ali-A describes the concept.

A source for the concept originally from Reddit is nowhere to be found in the video description.

fortnite-ali-a-wasserzeichen — Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/FortNiteBR/comments/8b3xox/lets_make_that_2nd_victory_royale_a_little_more/

The discontent towards Ali-A has now reached the point where he is considered persona non grata in the Fortnite: Battle Royale subreddit. Fan creations are marked with unflattering watermarks that directly address Ali-A and are meant to deter him from promoting foreign content in his videos.

Whether it’s the clickbait accusations or simply envy behind it, cannot be clarified. The fact is, Ali-A has benefited the most from the Fortnite hype on YouTube.

What do you think of Ali-A and his videos? Are the accusations justified?

More on the topic of Fortnite and YouTube can be found here:

YouTube Trend “Strip Fortnite” works shockingly well

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Overwatch: Hanzo mains rejoice – instead of a nerf there was a powerful buff

Cortyn 18. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

This has made Blizzard few friends. Instead of a nerf, Hanzo was strengthened in the latest update of Overwatch.

Although the introduction of the latest hero Brigitte is currently overshadowing the balance discussions of Overwatch, most players are waiting for the big rework of Hanzo. His ability “Scatter Arrow” is currently able to take out characters with a lot of health without much effort.

With a cooldown of only 10 seconds, the arrow is often used and is particularly one of the deadliest mechanics in Overwatch in tight corridors.

The last patch has adjusted the Scatter Arrow – but unintentionally and positively. Instead of a cooldown of 10 seconds, the Scatter Arrow now only has a cooldown of 8 seconds. In plain language, this means that there are now up to 20 percent more Scatter Arrows that can take players apart even faster.

Early change caused Hanzo buff

The blame for this mess is a small programming error. Hanzo will be reworked in one of the next updates and will receive new abilities that will likely have different cooldowns. The developers had already teased that Hanzo will get a “Rapid Shot” and the Scatter Arrow will be retired. It is assumed that the Rapid Shot has a cooldown of 8 seconds and this was mistakenly already applied to the Scatter Arrow.

Since the next update is supposed to come soon, the developers decided not to correct the error. It simply wouldn’t be worth the effort to bring another hotfix if Hanzo is going to be reworked soon anyway.

For a few days, Hanzo will thus be stronger than before. Those who consider themselves “Hanzo mains” should make the most of this golden time before it runs out.

Are you making the most of your time with Hanzo? Or are you not playing at all until the saving patch arrives?

Have you seen the new game mode? 6V6 Team Deathmatch is now available as a “Ranked” mode!

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Wootbox in April 2018 will be brutal with God of War and Avengers!

Gastbeitrag 18. April 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

In April 2018, the Wootbox gets particularly tough. Under the theme “Brutal”, this time you will receive a lot of content from franchises famous for their action and impact.

The Wootbox is a surprise package filled with merchandise from culturally exciting franchises. The Wooters receive a box every month and hopefully make a strong “Woot” when unboxing.

Brutal – the box in March

If you enjoy hearty action and don’t mind if things get a bit tougher and more brutal? Then the Wootbox for April 2018 is just right for you! In the box, cool goodies and gadgets from franchises known for their hard, brutal action are waiting.

Here are the products included in the Wootbox Brutal :

Figures Mystery Minis officially Avengers Infinity War: 8 €
Figure QMX officially The Guardians of the Galaxy 2 – Rocket & Baby Groot: 20 €
T-Shirt officially God of War: 20 €
Metal sign exclusive: 9 €
Pin Wootbox exclusive: 4 €

Goodies worth 60 Euros!

The Wootbox Brutal from April is available from 19.99 € and contains official and exclusive products worth 60 €. Remember that you can also win a Megawootbox with gifts worth over 2,000 €.

Not enough for you? Then you should know that a new Wootshirt themed around Brutal is now available. It differs from the T-shirt in the box. You can get it for only 9.99 € including shipping.

Don’t forget the March Wootbox!

Don’t forget that you can still receive the Wootbox Discovery from March. It is available until the end of the month and contains merchandise from Doctor Who, Jurassic Park, Assassin’s Creed Origins and Pokémon.

By the way: The discount code WOOTDE is still valid and secures you 3€ discount for the first month of your subscription.

Win a Megawootbox “Brutal” worth 2,000 Euros!

Every Wooter has the chance again this time through their subscription to win a Megawootbox worth 2,000 Euros. This box contains:

Statue The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Geralt of Rivia – 1000€

Do you miss the war between the Nilfgaard Empire and the North Kingdoms from the game The Witcher 3? Are you looking for confrontation? Join Geralt of Rivia on his dangerous quest to find his adoptive daughter Ciri. You will turn heaven and earth upside down, and face countless obstacles along your way. But don’t worry, the Butcher of Blaviken will clear the way for you and get rid of the monsters. This 66 cm tall statue shows him standing on top of a Fiellon he has just defeated.

Collector’s Edition God of War – 150€

Eight years after the release of God of War 3 and three years after the remastered version, Kratos returns accompanied by his son Atreus for new adventures. Let yourself be taken into battles, one more gigantic than the other, against deities and Nordic creatures. This edition includes besides the game for the PS4 a 23 cm figure of father and son, an exclusive steelbook “God of War”, but also 2 mini-sculptures (5 cm) of the Huldra brothers, an exclusive lithography, a map and several digital contents.

PS4 Pro 1 TB – 400€

Make yourself comfortable on your sofa and use the PS4 Pro as it should be. With this new version, you can, with a suitable screen, play your games in 4K quality and utilize 1 TB storage. The game console is compatible with HDR technology, which enhances graphical quality.

Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life After Hours Premium Edition – 90€

Look forward to the Premium Edition of Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life After Hours to once again dive into the world of Kiryu and discover how far some people would go for their family. This edition includes the game for the PS4, an art book, but also two decorative glasses with the tattoo of Kazuma Kiryu, two cooling stones that will refresh your drinks, and two coasters.

Figure Guardians of the Galaxy: Thanos – 530€

Prepare for the amazing battle between superheroes and villains! After his subordinates have continually failed, Thanos is now ready to collect the six Infinity Stones himself to finally obtain absolute power. This 38 cm large, movable figure shows Thanos on his throne of stones. He is depicted here as in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Destiny 2 reinvents the Graviton Lance – Pioneering for all Exotics?

Sven Galitzki 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Hand in hand with the second expansion “War Spirit,” the update 1.2.0 for Destiny 2 is released on May 8, 2018. One of the most anticipated features is the overhaul of many exotic weapons. As announced, Bungie now offers a look at the revamped Exotics and showcases the new Graviton Lance in action.

Since the release of Destiny 2, only a few Exotics – whether weapons or armor pieces – truly live up to their names. Many seem uninspired or too weak, failing to distinguish themselves noticeably from legendary gear with their supposedly exotic characteristics.

Here, Bungie promised improvement. Starting May 8, 2018, many exotic weapons will perform their duties in revamped form. Revamped exotic armor pieces are expected to follow later in the summer. In anticipation of the upcoming update milestone 1.2.0, Bungie now showcases the next revamped Exo weapon in action after the Hand Cannon Sturm – the Pulse Rifle Graviton Lance.

Graviton Lance Reimagined – Finally Exotic

The Graviton Lance had previously been one of the weakest exotic weapons in the game and finds little to no use in both PvE and PvP. However, this is likely to change soon. On April 17, 2018, Bungie posted a short clip on Twitter showcasing the revamped Graviton Lance in action.

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Police officer shoots innocent after swatting – What happened next?

Schuhmann 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

In December 2017, an innocent man, Andrew T. Finch, was shot by a police officer. The police had been sent to the address by a so-called “swatter” where the tragic death occurred. The event is linked to the video game “Call of Duty” and a bet of 2 USD.

A terrible incident occurred in Kansas at Christmas 2017. We reported on this at Mein-MMO at the time.

According to current knowledge, the following happened:

Over a meaningless bet of 2 USD, two players from Call of Duty got into an argument and threatened each other with “swatting”. This is when someone sends a police SWAT team to someone under false pretenses.

One of the players contacted someone known for making such “swatting” calls, and indeed, the Kansas police was dispatched in high alert. The swatter told the police officers that he had shot his father, was holding his mother and sister hostage, and was considering setting everything on fire.

However, the swatter sent the police to the wrong address. The actual intended swatting victim, one of the Call of Duty players, had not provided his own address but rather one in his vicinity.

The Wichita, Kansas police moved in. A police officer subsequently shot a 28-year-old man who went to the door and allegedly made a “suspicious movement”.

This was the first known swatting incident that resulted in a death.

The incident is now 4 months old. We will take a look at what happened afterwards with those involved.

The Victim – A Law Named in His Honor

The victim of the swatting was 28-year-old Andrew T. Finch. A law has been enacted in Kansas in his name that significantly increases the penalties that can be imposed if a death or serious injury occurs in connection with a swatting incident.

Previously, it was classified as “negligent homicide”, which carried a sentence of two to eleven years in prison. Under the new law, one can face ten to 41 years in prison for this.

The “Andrew T. Finch Act” was signed by the governor on April 12 and is now in effect (via KSN).

The Victim’s Family

The victim’s mother, Lisa Finch, believes that her son’s death has at least brought about something good with the law. She believes the law can save lives.

The family has filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Wichita and the police officers (via CBSNews).

The Police Officer – Tragically Mistook “Pulling Up Pants” for “Drawing a Weapon”

No charges will be filed against the police officer who fired his weapon, according to the district attorney. This is the result of the investigation.

Allegedly, 80 different video recordings of the incident were reviewed. The police officers state that they repeatedly told the victim to raise his hands. However, he did not comply with the request, but rather reached for his belt multiple times.

The police officers who were closer to the victim thought he was pulling up his pants multiple times. However, for the police officer who ultimately fired and some others who stood further away, it appeared as though he was reaching for a weapon. (via Wichita Eagle)

The district attorney says, “The shot should never have been fired. But the officer’s decision was based on the fake call.”

One must examine the evidence based on the circumstances that prevailed at the time and with the knowledge of the officer at that moment. In hindsight, one is always wiser.

The Swatting Caller: I Am an eGod

The alleged swatting caller, Tyler Barriss (25), is charged with negligent homicide and has been held at the Sedgwick County Jail since January 11. Barriss is awaiting trial there. Under current law, he faces 2 to 11 years in prison.

In April 2018, a bizarre incident occurred at the jail. Due to a software upgrade to the jail’s kiosk that was incorrectly executed, inmates were able to use the internet for a period of a few minutes. Normally, they can only check their jail account balance through the kiosk and have no internet access.

Tyler Barriss took advantage of the system error to send out some tweets. In the first, he asked, “How can I be on the internet when I’m still in jail? Oh, that’s because I’m an eGod!”

https://twitter.com/GoredTutor36/status/982258000223072259

In his second tweet, he asked, “Okay, who spread crap about me! Your ass is gonna get swatted.” (via Wichita Eagle.)

https://twitter.com/GoredTutor36/status/982262894367621126

The Call of Duty Players

The Call of Duty players who sparked all this misfortune due to the bet were not prosecuted.

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Fortnite: Patch 3.5.2 changes weapon switching, removes remote-controlled rocket

Robert Albrecht 18. April 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

As Epic shares in a Reddit post, the new update 3.5.2 for Fortnite: Battle Royale will make changes to the weapon switch speed. Players will have to say goodbye to the Remote Control Rocket for now – it will be permanently removed from the game. There are also news about the 50vs50 mode.

The delay in weapon switching that Epic introduced with patch 3.5 will be partially reverted. Specifically, the delay will be removed for weapons that do not benefit from a quick weapon switch – Sniper Rifles and the Crossbow!

After the update, only the following weapons will have a time penalty after switching:

Shotguns (Epic does not elaborate here – it likely refers to all representatives of this weapon category, namely shotguns, pump guns, and heavy shotguns)
Revolvers and hand cannons
Rocket Launchers

For all other weapons, you can now switch freely.

What about switching from the build menu to the weapon menu? Will there still be a significant delay before weapons are ready to use? – Short answer: Yes. The long answer is that it will only apply to the weapons mentioned above.

Epic also provides a justification for this. If there is no delay when switching between build mode and weapons, this could be overridden with a simple macro (quick switch weapon -> build mode -> weapon). This must be prevented.

Furthermore, Epic announced that they want to improve the weapon equip animations in the future. Currently, you can shoot faster than the weapon animation suggests.

Bug when shooting from cover

It may happen that you have to move significantly further out of cover to not demolish your own fort while shooting. This is a bug that accidentally made its way into the game with update 3.5.

The error will be fixed with update 3.5.2.

Bye Bye Remote Control Rocket

With the last update, a bug crept in, making it unavoidable to temporarily remove the Remote Control Rocket from the game. Since then, the community has been ablaze with assurances that the game is significantly better without the Guided Missiles.

And Epic responds to this feedback – the Remote Control Rocket is going to the so-called Vault. There, items are stored that are kept under wraps and need to be fundamentally revised before their comeback.

The Remote Control Rocket thus joins an illustrious list of weapons and items that were removed from the game, such as the Smoke Grenade, the Standard Submachine Guns, the Ceiling Zappers, or the trimmed version of the Jump Pads.

It is not excluded that the Remote Control Rocket will find its way back into the game – but in a changed form.

What about the re-release of the 50vs50 mode?

As Epic already mentioned last week, the re-release of the 50vs50 mode will come in the week of 16.04. – 20.04. Presumably on Wednesday or Thursday the mode will be unlocked. It has been fundamentally revised compared to the first iteration.

When is update 3.5.2 coming?

Definitely still this week (16.04. – 20.04.). Following the (rather unreliable) schedule from Epic, the patch should be rolled out on Wednesday or Thursday. Whether the update will come with server maintenance is still unknown.

Are you looking forward to the update?

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Call of Duty supposedly comes without a campaign in 2018 – with Battle Royale?

Schuhmann 17. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

According to information from a US site, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is reportedly set to release in October 2018 without a traditional single-player campaign. The campaign simply will not be completed in time for the release. The focus of the new Call of Duty is said to be on the multiplayer mode. Another source even claims that a battle royale mode has been commissioned.

The US site Polygon reports today that it has learned from sources familiar with the project that Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will launch without a traditional campaign. It has become clear that the campaign will not be ready in time for the release. The cited source wishes to remain anonymous.

Co-op mode to replace campaign – Focus on Zombie mode

Polygon further states:

It has become clear to the developers that they will not be able to finish the campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in time for the release
As a result, Treyarch has focused on expanding the Zombie mode further
Additionally, they want to work more on co-op modes, which will serve as a substitute for the standard campaign
Overall, the focus of the new Call of Duty is said to be more on multiplayer

Activision did not want to confirm this rumor. It is said that they do not comment on rumors or speculation and are looking forward to officially revealing Call of Duty Black Ops 4 on May 17.

Another source says: They are making Battle Royale

Another site, Charlieintel, takes the news from Polygon as an opportunity to contribute to the rumor mill surrounding Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

They say they also heard back in March that Black Ops 4 would not have a campaign. Their source told them that “Raven Software” has been tasked with developing a battle royale mode for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

Currently, both rumors are interesting but still unconfirmed.

What we definitely know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, we summarize in this article:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is officially announced – release date

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Pokémon GO: May Community Day arrives with Charmander and these bonuses

Patrick Freese 17. April 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The 5th Community Day in Pokémon GO brings you many Charmanders and other rewards that are active during the event time.

Now it is official: After several “leaks” announced the arrival of Charmander for Community Day, developer Niantic has now confirmed this special Pokémon. The rotation of starter Pokémon continues for this event. In March, Bulbasaur was already active as the event monster.

Community Day in May – Start and End

The previous Community Days were well received by trainers around the world. Therefore, many are already looking forward to the event in May, for which Niantic has now released more details.

Date: The fifth Community Day in Pokémon GO takes place on Saturday, May 19.
Time: It starts at 11:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM.
Pokémon: The special Pokémon on this day is Charmander.
- We will learn which special event attack will be available later from the developers.
Active Bonuses: 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon
- Incense lasts for 3 hours

It seems that Niantic is taking the fans’ feedback to heart. They requested that there should be a rotation of weekend days. Sunday, just like Saturday, was not suitable for everyone. With the rotation, there should now be a better balance.

These Community Day events take place in Pokémon GO once a month. They aim to help trainers come together and grow the community collectively. During the event, special Pokémon spawn more frequently everywhere – in parks, the chances are even higher.

In the coming weeks, the developers will announce which special attack Charmander (most likely Charizard) can learn during the May event.

The winner of the Community Day in April is Team Mystic. This team caught the most Pokémon per player during the April event.