If you had the power: What detail would you want to permanently change in World of Warcraft?
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft remains one of the most popular MMORPGs even after more than a decade and is now heading towards its seventh expansion “Battle for Azeroth”. However, even the biggest fans occasionally have minor criticisms about what they don’t like in Azeroth.
All players have big plans for giant changes they would like to see: a third faction, playing together with Alliance and Horde in a group, removal of LFR, or the “return to Classic”. But that’s not what we’re going to talk about today – instead, we are going to focus on the details and ask you:
What detail of World of Warcraft bothers you and would you like to see changed?
We are looking forward to your responses and would appreciate it if you share them with us in the comments!
Cortyn says: I have thought long and hard about what really annoys me about World of Warcraft. A small, annoying thing that often occurs with all characters and leaves me sighing in frustration. No, it is not a major mechanic, not the loot luck with legendaries, and not the pain of LFR. It’s the quest log.
I would remove the limit of 25 quests. With the many raid quests and numerous “old big projects,” like killing 500 night elves in Ashran, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep the quest log tidy. This very limitation has frustrated me more over the years than any other mechanic.
What detail would you change in World of Warcraft if you could?
Far Cry 5 provides players with a large arsenal of various weapons for their fight against the cult. But which weapons are the best in Far Cry 5? We will show you which guns stand out the most and are worth it for you.
In Far Cry 5, you have a lot of different weapons to choose from in the fight against the cult. From drainpipes to assault rifles to flamethrowers, there’s quite a variety.
The guns can be found in the game world or unlocked through gameplay progression or increasing your resistance level, so that they can also be bought from merchants afterward.
Additionally, the firearms can be customized and improved with various attachments such as scopes, larger magazines, or suppressors.
Besides regular weapons, stores also offer so-called prestige versions. These are essentially the same weapons with identical stats, differing only in special paint jobs.
We show you the – in our opinion – best weapons in the fight against the sect and explain why they are particularly recommended.
The 1911 – The Colt for all occasions
What is the 1911? The classic Colt 1911 is one of the most common and simultaneously best pistols you can find in Hope County. In short: A Colt for all occasions and a highly recommended companion.
How do you get the 1911? It is available to you shortly after the start of the game but can also be found at just about every corner in the game.
Who is it particularly suitable for? In combination with a suppressor, this weapon is excellent for all fans of stealth gameplay, but it performs fantastically even without.
What can the weapon do? It has very good handling and is strong enough to take out most regular enemies from afar with a well-placed headshot.
Spas-12 “Ignited” – A hot iron
What is the Spas-12 “Ignited”? This is a prestige version of the Spas-12 shotgun. It should definitely be one of the first weapons you acquire.
How do you get this shotgun? This Spas-12 variant can be purchased from merchants for $7200 or 400 silver. This allows you to get this hot piece of hardware early on. You can also buy the weapon immediately for silver bars in the shop.
What makes this weapon special? This shotgun has an immense damage output and is capable of killing almost any enemy immediately. The handling and range are also very good for a shotgun, allowing you to take out enemies from larger distances effortlessly. With a suppressor, both handling and accuracy can be further improved.
Who is this gun suitable for? For all who prefer an aggressive playstyle. In combination with health boosts, you can walk through enemy camps like a terminator, effortlessly shooting everything and everyone without losing your own life.
SBS “Farmhand”
What is the SBS “Farmhand”? It is the prestige version of the SBS shotgun. If you have the necessary cash, it is definitely worth a recommendation.
How do you get this shotgun? You can buy it from merchants for $3600 or 200 silver bars – and that very early in the game. If you don’t want to wait until resistance level 4 for the regular SBS version, this is your chance to get this shotgun faster. You can also buy it immediately for 200 silver bars in the shop.
What makes it so special? This double-barreled shotgun is capable of turning entire groups of cultists into minced meat within seconds. It has a low rate of fire and average accuracy, requiring a bit more skill when aiming, but once you get the hang of it, this gun becomes a deadly instrument in your hands.
Who is this shotgun suitable for? For anyone who needs to fight in close quarters – whether in enclosed spaces or long corridors. It is particularly well-suited for clearing paths in tight hallways and passages. You can even send heavily armored enemies to the virtual afterlife with just one well-placed shot.
AK-MS
What is the AK-MS? The AK-MS is one of the best assault rifles in the game and a true all-round talent. In the Whitetailer or Warrior variant, it should be the first weapon you acquire.
Where do I get this weapon? It can be purchased from your first merchant visit for $7200 or 400 silver. If it’s worth 400 silver bars to you, you can also buy it immediately in the shop.
How does this assault rifle perform? The AK-MS represents a significant improvement over the AR-C. Once you hold this all-round talent in your hands, you will immediately feel more powerful. Just a few shots to the head or body are already deadly. It is definitely one of the best weapons in the game with excellent performance in all areas, which can be further customized and improved with various attachments and perks.
Who is this assault rifle suitable for? The AK-MS is the perfect all-rounder and is suitable for almost any playstyle. Nobody goes wrong with this convincing weapon.
Jacobs Rifle
What is Jacobs Rifle? This weapon is a sniper rifle with immense damage.
How do you get the weapon? You will receive this sniper rifle as soon as you take down Jacob Seed in the game. You don’t have to spend a cent on it.
What does the sniper do? This sniper is performance-wise one of the best sniper rifles in the game. For long-range combat, there is hardly a better alternative. The only disadvantage is the low rate of fire. However, if the first shot is on target, you will most likely not need a second one in most situations.
Who is this weapon suitable for? For anyone who loves long-range combat and does not necessarily want to face the enemy directly.
SA-50 – Also suitable for bad shots
What is the SA-50? The SA-50 is an excellent sniper rifle and has little competition at long ranges.
How do you get this sniper? After reaching resistance level 6, the weapon will be available for purchase from the merchant.
What makes the weapon special? A good rate of fire combined with immense damage makes this sniper particularly recommended. If the first shot does not hit or is not enough to take down an opponent, you have the possibility to quickly take the next shot. However, if you have the necessary cash, this sniper is definitely worth a recommendation.
Who is the SA-50 suitable for? For anyone who prefers to act from ambush and take down enemies from a great distance.
M-249
What is the M249? The M249 is a light machine gun.
How do you get this MG? Once you reach resistance level 4, you can buy the MG from the merchant. The prestige variant “Militia” can already be purchased earlier for a correspondingly high sum of $7200 or 400 silver from the merchant or traded for 400 silver bars in the shop.
What makes the weapon special? An exorbitant rate of fire and enormous damage output characterize this machine gun. It allows you to mow down cultists in rows. Even vehicles and aircraft are not a problem for this MG. The handling and accuracy of the M249 can be further improved with attachments, significantly enhancing the overall performance of the weapon.
Who is this weapon suitable for?Anyone who likes to mow down everything that stands in their way like Rambo – enemies, vehicles, boats, just everything.
Recurve Bow
What is the Recurve Bow? In short: One of the coolest weapons in the game. Even if you might not be able to afford it right away, acquiring it should be a goal sooner or later.
How do you get the bow? Reach resistance level 5, and the bow will be offered for sale by merchants.
What makes this bow special? This weapon has good range and deals quite impressive damage. The big plus of the bow: The arrows can be collected after the fight. So archers among you should not suffer from a lack of ammunition.
Who is this weapon suitable for? It is definitely worth a recommendation, especially for players who like to operate stealthily and covertly. Entire camps can be taken out quietly with it.
What are your experiences? Is your favorite weapon here? Did we overlook a top weapon?
There is a sign of life from the ambitious MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria. During a live stream, the developers showcased how you create your character.
Recently, there has been a lot of negative news about Chronicles of Elyria. The studio had to lay off employees and no longer uses the SpatialOS technology, which can create large, detailed simulated game worlds. Nevertheless, the team continues to work on the game and shows progress through a video.
Character creation offers many options
This video focuses on character creation:
You choose one of the tribes you want to belong to
Each tribe has its own characteristics, like height, muscle mass, etc.
You choose whether your hero should be male or female
You determine many aspects of the body, including how tall and thick the character should be, how long or crooked the nose is, and what hairstyle they have
Depending on the tribe, there are restrictions. Some tribes are very small, others very muscular
Unrealistic proportions are not possible
The video shows very well how many changes you can make and how this affects the appearance of the character. It is also clear to see how detailed the characters look.
The development is progressing
The team is currently working on the alpha of VoxElyria. This is essentially a conceptual game that is already intended to show how the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria works, but uses simple voxel graphics.
VoxElyria is for testing game systems and is set to release in the second quarter of this year. The alpha of the regular MMORPG is also planned for this year.
In a screenshot, the developers now show the encounter with Mew in Pokémon GO. In conjunction with quests, we will likely be able to discover and catch the special Pokémon Mew.
Just a few days ago, the team from Niantic presented the new research in Pokémon GO. For players, this means that starting Friday, they can complete quests in Pokémon GO to help Professor Willow with important tasks. The statement already mentioned the mystical Pokémon “Mew,” which is now being shown in more detail.
Mew in Pokémon GO – Screenshot
At first, it seemed as though the Pokémon GO team wanted to create a mystery around the encounter with Mew. In the announcement, they were tight-lipped about this Pokémon, giving only a few small hints. But now the monster has appeared in the AppStore.
The screenshot shows the encounter with Mew in a forest. This is the first image we see of the encounter with Mew – until now, the developers had shown nothing of this in the press materials.
All previous doubts should be cleared up: Mew will have an encounter in Pokémon GO and will definitely come to the game. It also looks like you might be able to catch it.
For Pokémon trainers, there will be reason to rejoice in the coming days or weeks. This is because this Pokémon is related to the quests that will be activated on Friday, March 30.
These quests are split into two categories and will challenge you with different skills. Sometimes, you will need to catch a few specific Pokémon to complete a task. There should also be challenges where you need to successfully complete raids. Rewards will include experience points, items, and encounters with monsters.
The shooter Fortnite is getting an update today on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS. We’ll show you in the patch notes what it includes. The update brings a new weapon for Battle Royale and a new mode. Fresh skins are certainly included as well. But mainly, the PvE of Fortnite is the focus: Here, the game is made faster and more enjoyable.
Currently, the Fortnite servers are still down for maintenance, but as soon as Fortnite is back online, the game will launch with some improvements and changes. Patch 3.4 clearly focuses on the PvE mode.
The highlights of the patch notes for Battle Royale
The cross-play is further enhanced. So there are now options in the interface with 3.4 to invite your friends, even across platform boundaries.
The Battle Royale receives a new weapon. The “Guided Missile” should mainly target fortifications. The weapon is available in purple and orange. It deals 105 (epic) or 110 (legendary) damage to opponents – but 1000 to buildings. You can steer the missile after firing it. You can find the missile in treasure chests and supply drops.
And the grenade launcher looks like an egg launcher over Easter, but that’s just cosmetic.
A new mode “Sniper Showdown v2” is also coming to the game. There are no revolvers here, just a hunting rifle and a crossbow. Also, several special rules are active, so no one crawls here; anyone who goes down is immediately out of the match.
On PS4 and Xbox One, the “30 FPS mode” is being removed – Epic basically says: We have optimized Fortnite further and improved the 60 FPS mode, so play that.
The highlights of the patch notes for Save the World
In Save the World, sprinting no longer consumes energy – the game is thus faster. You should now be able to inspect and loot objects in the world more quickly.
The control scheme “Combat Pro” is now usable in Save the World. This is the control scheme from PvP.
Those who die and are revived no longer suffer durability penalties for weapons.
And the backpack is more organized – stacks now stack up to 200 (previously 99)
The finale of the “Spring Storm” event comes with “The Three Husks” – that looks like an Easter event. Here, you have to defeat three mini-bosses in one fight. “Miss Bunny Penny” awaits as a reward – a legendary constructor.
With the upgrade materials like “Raindrops”, they want to be more generous in later zones.
They are also changing the reward balance again; in general, they want to be more generous and give everyone a free upgrade llama.
And Long-Eared Jonesy, a soldier, is now in the event shop. They seem to have taken inspiration from Donnie Darko.
In World of Warcraft and in Azeroth, there are many evil things. However, almost all of them can be traced back to the Old Gods. This has now been decided by Blizzard in the “new” lore.
Recently, the third volume of the “Warcraft Chronicle” series was released, which fans eagerly devoured. This work presents the latest version of the valid backstory of World of Warcraft and serves as the “rulebook” to which one can refer.
The current volume covers the events from Warcraft 2 up to the events of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and reveals many details about the Old Gods. They have apparently had a much greater influence on the events of the world than players previously assumed.
Yep – Kobolds. It was the Old Gods.
Old Gods have stirred Kobolds, Staggers, and more
The Old Gods were responsible not only for the creation of the Emerald Nightmare and the Timeless Dragonflight but also for many other minor threats from Classic. Staggers, Kobolds, and even the threat of the Centaurs (such as in Desolace and the Barrens) are also attributable to the Old Gods.
The goal was to create a permanent environment of chaos so that races could never realize their full potential. To this end, wars were continually stoked.
For the Old Gods were concerned. The Alliance and Horde have succeeded in Silithus in finally killing the Old God C’thun. He was not just “defeated,” but actually killed. Since then, the Old Gods have been trying to drive a wedge between the Horde and Alliance.
Especially the ogre Cho’gall played a crucial role in this. While the Alliance and Horde were in “The Burning Crusade” in the shattered world, Cho’gall traveled to Northrend and loosened the chains of Yogg-Saron.
N’Zoth weaves his threads in Cataclysm
The Old God N’Zoth was also more involved in Cataclysm than previously thought. Not only did he fill Deathwing with his power, but he also personally (or by his own hand) created a rift to connect the elemental plane with Azeroth so that Deathwing could attack.
Deathwing specifically attacked Stormwind and caused destruction but intentionally did not kill many people. This was N’Zoth’s plan to drive more people into despair and into the arms of the Twilight Hammer cult, which Archbishop Benedictus was already allowing to thrive in Stormwind at that time.
Later, the dragon aspects had to sacrifice their powers to stop Deathwing. This left the dragonflights weakened and removed more protectors of Azeroth from the battlefield.
The way was further paved for N’Zoth.
This new information clearly points to what many have long suspected: In Battle for Azeroth, the true enemy is not the Horde or the Alliance, but the Old Gods, whose troops are presumably led by Azshara. For Azshara has also been described as a direct servant of the Old Gods.
What do you think of these new revelations about the Old Gods? Do you hope to see more of this in Battle for Azeroth? Or would you prefer a conflict between Horde and Alliance without other foes?
We present to you five MMORPGs that also bring a lot of fun to those with a weak or old computer, as they require low system specifications.
Modern MMORPGs are increasingly relying on modern graphics with detailed landscapes and characters as well as plenty of effects. These games require a powerful PC with high system requirements. However, this does not mean that you can only play MMOs with a good PC.
World of Warcraft
Blizzard’s classic par excellence. The MMORPG released in 2004 offers you an MMORPG experience as it should be. Many quests, exciting battles against monsters, huge areas to explore, raids for groups, and optional PvP battles. This year, with Battle for Azeroth, the seventh expansion is coming out. So those who start now can expect a lot of content.
World of Warcraft was not particularly demanding in terms of hardware even at its release in 2004. This is because Blizzard uses a comic-style graphics. Although the visuals have improved somewhat over the years, even older PCs manage to run the MMO smoothly.
Today, on March 29, there will be server maintenance in Fortnite . During this time, the game will be offline. How long is Fortnite down on PS4, Xbox One, and PC? What is in update 3.4.0? We probably won’t see a new mode – but new, explosive toys!
To prepare the servers for the new update, version 3.4.0, they will be taken offline for an indefinite period.
At 10:00 AM German time, the Fortnite servers will be down.
The matchmaking for the Battle Royale mode will be disabled half an hour earlier – at 09:30 AM.
It is still unknown how long the servers will be offline.
We will update this post for you when the servers go back online.
At around 14:10, the servers came back online. Players are now in a queue.
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When will the Fortnite servers be back online? When can we play again?
Epic even specifically mentions this time that the maintenance will take longer than usual. Should players expect a surprise?
Update 12:30 PM: As announced, the maintenance seems to last longer than usual today. The last times, the servers were back online at 12:00 PM our time. Today, there hasn’t been a peep. We do not know when Fortnite will be running again. It may take a while.
What does update 3.4.0 bring to Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, and PC?
In the patch, similar to the past weeks, a few bug fixes will also make it in. Self-rotating parts are still a problem. The heavy shotgun is also causing a revival of the double pump technique.
In PvE “Save the World,” there will be a new quest line in 3.4 and two new heroes will join Fortnite. Something for Easter is apparently planned.
Epic has removed the dance grenade from the game because it caused an ugly bug that let players pick up infinite weapons. The problems with the Boogie Bomb might be resolved by today’s update, and the grenade could find its way back into the game.
As soon as the servers are back up after maintenance, you can go hunting for remote-controlled rockets and launch your opponents into the air!
While there is still no ranking, guilds will find it easier to compare themselves. Additionally, the mass transfer of guilds to less populated servers to secure the “Server First” will be avoided.
For those who wanted to showcase their achievements in PvE in World of Warcraft, the only option was third-party websites until now. With Battle for Azeroth, this is set to change: Blizzard is introducing the “Hall of Fame” achievements!
The race for the first kills on raid bosses in raids has been a part of World of Warcraft for ages. Whoever could defeat the last boss of a raid instance at the highest difficulty first with their guild demonstrated their skills.
To celebrate this appropriately, Blizzard eventually introduced achievements. With these, players could show that they defeated the boss – or even that they were the first on the server or worldwide to kick up the dust.
The Feats of Strength were the only official way to compare in PvE so far.
The “Hall of Fame” Achievements – More Prestige in BfA
So far, there have only been a few ways to compete with other guilds and showcase personal or guild achievements. Websites like WoWProgress and raider.io help with this, but they belong to third parties.
With the next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard wants to take a step further. The data miners from wowhead have discovered “Hall of Fame” achievements in the game files.
wowprogress.com is probably known to most raid players.
How do the “Hall of Fame” achievements work?
The achievements found so far are “Hall of Fame: G’huun (Alliance)” and “Hall of Fame: G’huun (Horde)”. These achievements are awarded to the first 100 guilds that defeat the final boss G’huun in Uldir on Mythic difficulty – per faction.
This means that 100 guilds from the Alliance and Horde will be added to the “Hall of Fame”. The twist: The achievements are recognized worldwide. Rather than awarding an achievement for the fastest kill in the world and one per server, 200 guilds around the world get the chance to showcase their skills.
While there is still no ranking, guilds will find it easier to compare themselves. Additionally, the mass transfer of guilds to less populated servers to secure the “Server First” will be avoided.
With PixArk fans of the survival MMORPG Ark can expect a novel gaming experience that brings a bit of Minecraft feeling.
Snail Games stated at the announcement that PixArk is heavily inspired by Ark: Survival Evolved. You find yourself in a pixel world full of dinosaurs that you can tame, build a base, and explore many biomes where you complete randomly generated quests.
Ark and Pixel, does it work?
With PixArk, you can expect an interesting gaming experience in a special guise:
Single Player and Online Multiplayer modes
Multiplayer is initially available only in the Steam version and will be added to the Xbox One version in about two weeks
Gather resources, craft items, and build bases
Tame, train, and ride more than 100 dinosaurs and other creatures
Character development and customization
Procedurally generated worlds, where none are the same
Creative mode lets you create anything you can imagine
Over eight biomes like deserts, jungles, caves, and more
Procedurally generated quests offer you many activities
If you want to check out the MMORPG PixArk, you can do so starting now through the early access version on Steam or the “Xbox Game Preview” program.
The action MMO Crossout can be played against each other in PvP or team up with other players to tackle PvE missions. These coop raids have now become real scenarios with story and multiple stages. Additionally, there will be an event with sillier fun cars on April first.
Crossout is a fast-paced action MMO where you drive heavily armed scrap vehicles through the post-apocalypse. You can choose between PvP battles and PvE coop missions. The so-called PvE raids were previously simple missions where you achieved a specific goal.
This is now set to change, as the coop missions will now become real scenarios with stories and several sections.
Complex scenarios instead of simple quests
So far, you only had to complete a simple task in PvE raids. In one quest, there was a truck with valuable cargo that you escorted through enemy territory. On the way, you were attacked by various enemies. That was it.
With the new system, which is now online, these quests are now multi-stage scenarios:
Before you can escort the truck, you first need to find it in the wasteland
Once you have discovered the truck, you need to capture it
After capturing it, you find out that the truck has insufficient fuel. You need to split up and gather gas
Only then does the actual escort mission begin, where you escort the truck through the desert and fend off waves of other raiders.
Overall, since the latest update on March 27, 2018, there are eight different raid scenarios in PvE. The developers at Targem Games plan to bring more raids in upcoming content updates.
Celebrate silly vehicles on April 1!
In Crossout, you can creatively assemble your post-apocalyptic battle vehicle to your heart’s content. The editor allows for some pretty outrageous creations. Therefore, players have built school buses with cannons, steel dragons, knight sculptures, and a vehicle full of little ducks.
In battle, such fun vehicles are often unfortunately not very effective. There are simply certain functional designs that perform better. However, on April 1, the developers have a heart for outrageous vehicles.
From the gallery of curious creations, the devs have selected a number of particularly crazy vehicles and granted them their own brawl game mode. In it, you drive one of these freak vehicles. The April 1 brawl runs only from March 30 to April 2, 2018. In return, special stickers and decorative elements are rewarded.
In an exclusive interview about Monster Hunter World we talked to the devs about the future development of the game and the PC build.
Since the release of Monster Hunter World (January 26, 2018) a few weeks have passed. We took this opportunity at Mein-MMO to conduct an interview with the developers about the future of Monster Hunter World. Our questions were answered by executive producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and chief developer Yuya Tokuda.
We are publishing the interview in two parts and this article focuses on the PC build.
Mein-MMO: In our last interview, you told us that you would only start with the PC build once Monster Hunter World has been released on consoles. That is now the case. What is the current development status of the PC version? Have you already started working on the build and what challenges arise here?
Tsujimoto: We are now working on the PC version, based on the console build and aiming for a release in the fall.
Tokuda: We know that many PC players expect controls with a mouse and keyboard. We have implemented this and the result is even better than we expected, so get excited!
There will be no crossplay between PC and consoles
Mein-MMO: Crossplay between Xbox One and PS4 is not possible. Do you plan to integrate crossplay between PC and consoles?
Tsujimoto: Since the PC build is based on the console version, there are no plans for crossplay.
Monster Hunter World will be the first main installment of the franchise to also be released on PC. The developers had already announced before release that they wanted to take a little more time for the PC build because they wanted to make the result of the PC build as good as possible with the available resources.
The fact that the developers are positively surprised by the implementation with mouse and keyboard is at least optimistic regarding the controls. The developers did not want to reveal more details about Monster Hunter World on PC at this time.
In the second part of the interview, we will look at the direction Capcom is taking with Monster Hunter World and the future of the franchise.
In the upcoming WoW expansion Battle for Azeroth, there will be Warfronts as a feature. These lure with really cool armor!
One of the major announced features of Battle for Azeroth, the upcoming addon of World of Warcraft, will be the Warfronts. In these PvE missions, like back in the RTS Warcraft 3, a large-scale attack on an enemy faction’s base is simulated. The goal is to gather resources, train troops, and then lead them into battle to destroy the enemy units and capture the respective base.
Even though the Warfronts are not playable in Alpha yet, data miners from wowhead have already found numerous armor sets in the game files that are associated with the Warfronts. Presumably, these sets can be unlocked by playing regularly.
Stylish Plate Sets for Horde and Alliance
Especially the plate sets for both sides are extremely impressive. Anyone who considers themselves a true warrior of the Alliance should definitely try to get their hands on these sets.
But Horde players certainly won’t be left out. Few sets scream “I am an Orc!” (even as a Blood Elf) more than this armor.
Both sets have multiple “tier” variants that are styled differently in terms of opulence and detail. The higher the tier, the more imposing the armor appears. Presumably, the higher tiers will also be more difficult to obtain.
Please keep in mind that these sets are still a work-in-progress preview. Details may still change, as can be seen from the icons that the capes should actually extend further over the shoulders (like actual capes).
What do you think of these Warfront armor sets? Stylish and fitting? Or perhaps a bit too flashy?
PS Plus (PlayStation Plus) free games for April 2018 announced! These free games are now available for download on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita.
The new free PS Plus games are officially revealed every Wednesday before the first Tuesday of the new month. Because on the first Tuesday of the month, they are already available for download. In April 2018, that’s the 3rd of April.
These are the free games for PS4 in April:
Mad Max
Travel as Mad Max through the lawless, post-apocalyptic world in search of spare parts, retribution, and the perfect ride.
Build your own off-road vehicle and explore the wastelands of scorched Australia of the future. Like in any good apocalypse, there is plenty of valuable scrap and building materials around.
So take on bandits, gather some spare parts, and upgrade your ride to explore even more dangerous areas.
Trackmania Turbo
A unique experience with a mix of high-speed racing and a roller coaster simulator.
In other words, that means unimaginable speeds, neck-breaking loops, and ramp jumps that would have turned Evel Knievel into a screaming cheerleader.
There are 4 different environments, over 200 tracks, a 16-player multiplayer, and even a track editor where you can unleash your creativity. But that’s not all.
Trackmania Turbo is compatible with PS VR for those who want to experience the action up close.
In this video, you get an impression of these games:
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Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games, which they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs nearly 60 euros per year.
The following games await you at Xbox Games with Gold for free in April 2018. This time, the selection ranges from tricky puzzles to adventures in Assassins Creed.
Finally, Microsoft announced which games will be available to subscribers of the Games with Gold service in April 2018. As usual, the four games are split into 2x Xbox One and 2x Xbox 360. Thanks to backward compatibility, the games for 360 can also be played on Xbox One.
Games with Gold April 2018 – Free games for Xbox One and Xbox 360
The following two games are available to you on Xbox One in April 2018:
The Witness – Available from April 1 to April 30: The Witness is a tricky puzzle game set in a beautifully crafted world. You wake up on a mysterious island with no memories of how you got there. In an open world, you solve over 500 puzzles that lead you to various locations on the island.
Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate – Available from April 16 to May 15:This installment of the Assassin’s Creed series takes place in London in the year 1868. You play as Jacob Frye and his sister Evi. In the role of the siblings, you strive to bring justice back to the streets of London. To wrest the capital from the Templars, you must build an army.
On the Xbox 360 (and Xbox One), the following two games are available in April 2018:
Cars 2: The Video Game – Available from April 1 to April 15: In this Disney game, you can take on the role of Mater or Lightning McQueen, who many may already know from the film. In fast races, you can compete with your friends and try to become the fastest car of all.
Dead Space 2 – Available from April 16 to April 30: Here, you play the sequel to Dead Space and try to win the battle against horror. As Isaac, you wake up on a giant space station called “Sprawl” from a coma and find yourself in an absolute nightmare. Not a game for the faint of heart.
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In The Division, the current endgame is dominated by a weapon duo. The exotic submachine gun “The House” and the M4 assault rifle are powerful and popular among many agents. But what is worth it beyond these 2 weapons? We present alternatives to the best weapons in The Division.
Since the release of The Division, there have been less than a handful of weapons that were considered the best. Initially, these included SMGs like the Vector and the AUG, as well as the M1A First Wave marksman rifle. In between, the G36 took power, followed by one-hit shotguns in the Dark Zone that still dominate today.
For a long time, the M4 assault rifle has been ruling over PvP and PvE. With 1.8 came, in the form of the exotic SMG “The House”, competition into play. Agents farm like crazy to get the seemingly best weapon.
But when the loot god shows you no mercy and you simply can’t get any of these weapons, that’s no reason to despair. The Division offers a wide variety of weapons.
The most important thing: Play the weapon that you enjoy!
After all, if you feel comfortable with a weapon, you become better with it and thus hit more often, it doesn’t matter if another weapon has higher base damage or is faster. It depends on you. The game becomes much more fun as soon as you find the weapon “fits well in your hand”.
Keep in mind that these weapons are a personal selection. It may well be that some of them do not suit you. This varies from player to player. Just test and utilize the wide selection!
Even without the M4 – these assault rifles allow you to deal a lot of damage
You can’t go wrong with these assault rifles:
High fire rate – the Bullfrog
Previously also known as Famas. It comes with a magazine size of 30. The weapon has the highest fire rate of all assault rifles at 900, and is correspondingly difficult to control, especially on consoles. But its exotic talent makes it so interesting:
Straightforward: Damage is increased by 15%, precision and stability mods reduce the bonus
You have an assault rifle with an extremely high fire rate and a decent damage value here. To improve weapon handling, you can also increase stability through your gear. The Striker set is particularly well-suited, as it inherently improves stability.
Once you get used to the weapon, it can certainly compete well in both PvP and PvE against the M4.
Slow, but high penetration power – the Warlord
An exotic AK-47 with a rather lower fire rate of 600, but high damage per bullet. It is easy to control and also has a special talent:
Tough Bandages: Damage taken is reduced by 20% while shooting. The damage only takes effect once you stop firing.
Since the subsequent damage takes effect very slowly, you have enough time to heal accordingly or retreat from the fight. This talent gives you the opportunity to take more risks and fight directly at the front. Particularly with the Striker and Predator secret sets, powerful combinations can be created.
In general, the Warlord is a good alternative that feels most at home in PvE. But it also finds its niche in PvP and can cause trouble for opponents.
The golden mean – G36/ACR
Probably the most balanced assault rifles in The Division. Both have a relatively high fire rate of 760 for the ACR and 750 for the G36, good base damage, and stable handling. The G36 was once even the most powerful weapon in the game and was nerfed by Massive.
A good G36 can be found, but it may take a while, as it comes with the fixed talent “Concentrated” which unfortunately is quite useless. Therefore, you have to hope for one that has 2 good talents so that you can roll away Concentrated.
No House – these SMGs will help you in The Division
Until luck is on your side for loot, you should deal with these SMGs:
Kinship – the MP5
Before the House came, the MP5 was the king of SMGs. These weapons are similar for a reason, after all, the House is based on an MPX.
The kinship should be the first choice when you don’t have a House at hand because handling and base damage are similarly high. The MP5 has only a somewhat lower fire rate of 800, but with 32 rounds, a minimally larger magazine.
For some, like the D3 FNC set, the MP5 is even better suited since its third talent is changeable.
Good only in PvP – The MP7
The MP7 has the highest fire rate of all submachine guns at 900, but also has the smallest magazine with 20 rounds without extension. It spreads quite generously and is therefore only suitable for close combat.
For PvE, this is not a good condition, but in PvP, the MP7 should not be underestimated.
Ideal for PvE – The PP-19
The PP-19 has the largest magazine of all SMGs with 53 rounds and with a fire rate of 700 it is one of the slowest. It is precise and comes with the talent Accelerated, which significantly reduces your reload time. Attach a magazine extension to the device and you have a weapon that almost continuously fires.
In PvP it is usable, but its strengths clearly lie in PvE.
For nostalgics – The AUG
One of the strongest weapons in the game, especially in the early days. It is very precise, and it also has a respectable base damage with which you can deal well against your enemies. The magazine size of 25 is somewhat low, but this can be countered with an extension.
With 725 its fire rate is unfortunately rather low. However, with the right play style and the right builds, you can still squeeze a lot out of this weapon. A good alternative in both PvP and PvE. Its strengths clearly lie in damage and precision.
Note: If you generally have trouble getting exotic items: During global events, you can buy containers for 900 GE tokens. These have a particularly high chance of yielding exotics.
What weapons do you play with? Can you recommend others?
Risk-loving pirates not only have to compete against other players, but also against server issues in Sea of Thieves.
The developers of Sea of Thieves announced in a video that they are particularly focusing on server issues. One of the errors is called AlmondBeard. When it occurs, players lose their progress. Those who play riskily feel the disadvantages of this error quite significantly.
Record attempt with 130 chests goes down the drain
The AlmondBeard error occurs when players have lost their connection to Xbox Live or the Sea of Thieves service. Due to the server issues that have become more frequent since the launch of Sea of Thieves, this error is well known to some players.
It is quite annoying when you are thrown out of the game while sailing with your buddies and the crew has to wait on more stable servers.
However, if you are out with a group and gather as many chests as possible on the ship before handing them in, the AlmondBeard error comes at a particularly inopportune time. Especially when you get kicked from a nine-hour session.
Sure, this play style is risky. After all, you are storing a large load of treasures on your ship instead of handing them in directly and getting the cash. But if you feel confident that you can fend off the other pirates, there is little wrong with the “Let’s store as many chests as possible before we hand them in” play style. Well, except for the server issues.
This ship is worth a lot of gold
On Reddit, user Daphonic posted that he was out with his crew for 9 hours to fill the ship shown above with loot. It reportedly contained:
130 treasure chests
15 relics
30 skulls
8 tea chests
5 spice chests
5 silk chests
2 sugar chests
3 fortress chests
As Daphonic suspects, the number of chests on the ship was supposed to represent a world record. Within seconds, the nine-hour loot run was for nothing, as the AlmondBeard error took everything they had collected. At least they have a memento of their loot through the photo.
In the Reddit thread, players express their sympathy, but also explain that the crew is “to blame”. Storing such large amounts of chests on a ship always comes with a great risk. One should also factor in server issues.
Others write that they have also lost ships with many chests due to server downtimes. However, they did not have nearly as many chests on board as the shown crew.
But despite the international break, on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 PM the new Team of the Week will be released. The international friendly matches will probably also be taken into account – usually, only league matches count for the TOTW.
The highlights of this week are David Alaba (87), Kyle Walker as CB (86), Gareth Bale as FW (91), as well as Andres Iniesta (89) and James Rodriguez (88).
TOTW 28 – Ratings of the player cards in Ultimate Team
Starting XI:
GK – Schmeichel – Leicester City – 83>86 LB – Alaba – Bayern Munich – 86>87 CB – Miranda – Inter – 86>87 CB – Walker – Manchester City – 84>86 CM – Iniesta – FC Barcelona – 87>89 CAM – Rodríguez – Bayern Munich – 86>88 CM – Paulinho – FC Barcelona – 83>85 LM – Quaresma – Beşiktaş – 83>87 FW – Bale – Real Madrid – 89>91 CM – Lingard – Manchester United – 80>84 LW – Arnautović – West Ham United – 82>87
Substitutes:
GK – Al Mosailem – Al Ahli – 71>78 LB – Kolašinac – Arsenal – 81>85 CB – De Ligt – Ajax – 76>86 CAM – Aboubakar – FC Porto – 80>84 LM – Džemaili – Bologna – 78>82 RF – Layún – Sevilla FC – 78>82 ST – Kamara – Columbus Crew SC – 75>81
Reserves:
LB – Oviedo – Sunderland – 72>79 CM – Walker – Notts County – 67>76 ST – Wright-Philips – New York Red Bulls – 75>81 ST – Coronado – Palermo – 70>78 ST – McNulty – Coventry City – 64>74
Recommendations for small budget
Besides the highlights, there are also players each week who are strong but many players overlook due to their rating, their league, or their obscurity. This could make them real bargains on the transfer market.
There are some interesting cards this week. Kyle Walker with 91 pace as center-back or Paulinho with his first Inform, who will be an extremely strong LaLiga “Box to Box” player. Overall, the complete starting XI consists of very strong cards – they will also all have their price.
A true diamond can be found on the bench: Matthijs de Ligt, center-back from Ajax Amsterdam, with his third (!) Inform. 80 pace, 87 defending, and 88 physical are more than outstanding values, and he stands at a height of 1.88 meters. And even though he is Dutch and from the Eredivisie, he is not difficult to incorporate:
With the Inform of Nicolas Tagliafico, a very solid left-back, as well as the IF of goalkeeper Jeroen Zoet, he can be linked very well – even with a small budget. And for the wealthier among you, there’s the possibility to link him with one of the many icons from the Netherlands with a strong link.
These were the Predictions for Team of the Week 28 in FUT 18
TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players would deserve a spot in the upcoming Team of the Week. These predictions never exactly match the official TOTW 100% and it is therefore risky to act on the transfer market based on them. Nevertheless, they provide a good overview of which players could receive the coveted special cards.
We provide an overview of forecasts from various FIFA sites.
What is the Team of the Week (TDW) in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?
Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in their annual football simulation “Ultimate Team” mode. This is also the case in FIFA 18. Players who excelled in real football during the previous week are rewarded with special cards that possess improved attributes.
You can pull the TOTW cards within a week from packs that may contain Rare (Gold) players. However, the chance of doing so is considered low.
Additionally, you can purchase these on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. The prices for them are usually extremely high. If you want to buy one of the new informs for your team, it is advisable to do so at the beginning of the following week, as they will be cheaper then.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) there is a nuisance of Swatting. This, however, does not stop a particularly cool streamer from winning.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale and other online games, there are particularly nasty people who report streamers they dislike to the police. They call 911 and report a hostage situation or a similarly dangerous situation at their victim’s address.
This so-called swatting unfortunately happens again and again, and a certain streamer experiences it almost regularly. However, he copes with it in his own unique way.
Gaming, Calming the Police, and Then Winning
The player and streamer Dr. Lupo has been haunted by a troll for a while, who has sent the police after him three times. But instead of giving in, Dr. Lupo dominates with almost legendary calmness and coolness.
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During a stream, the player suddenly stood up and was not present for about 2 minutes. Then he returned, continued, and even won the ongoing match with ease! Only then did he address his viewers and explained the reason for his sudden departure.
He was swatted during that time and had the police at his door. However, he was able to resolve the situation quickly.
Streamer Not Intimidated by Swatting Troll
Dr. Lupo has gained extensive experience with swatting, as the latest incident was his third time! In the past, he has also had tactical units sent after him and once he managed to continue rocking the match after returning to the stream.
He does not want to be intimidated by swatting trolls and spoil his enjoyment of streaming. Therefore, he remains calm and relaxed and dismisses the danger he theoretically faces every time heavily armed law enforcement officers show up at his door.
Yet despite his calmness, Dr. Lupo strongly condemns swatting.
A few new files from the Alpha of WoW: Battle for Azeroth are making waves. Will we soon have cute Vulpera children by our side?
With the latest patch of the Alpha version of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, many small new features have been added to the game. While data miners are still digging through models and new content, a few little things are causing a stir.
Since the Vulpera are very popular, all changes related to the little fox beings catch the eye immediately.
Vulpera as cute companions
The data miners have found a number of “spells” in the game that allow various things to be done with the Vulpera.
One of the spells increases the speed of all “allies of the Vulpera army” by 10%.
Four other spells summon a Vulpera pup of different colors, which will then (presumably) accompany the player.
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Such “spells” do not necessarily have to be actual spells in the game, but can also be the effects of items – such as a pet or a quest item.
The most likely speculation is that the child Vulpera and their “summon spell” are related to the Children’s Week. Perhaps there will be a special quest line, similar to the one in Northrend with the Wolvar, where we have to show a Vulpera pup around the world.
This would also fit, if Vulpera become an allied race – as then we could show the children the beauty of their respective faction.
However, there is still no confirmation of what the spell is actually used for. It could also just be a quest item for a specific mission.
As soon as there is more information about the Vulpera and their children, we will, of course, report on it.
