The latest Hearthstone patch is live and has brought several improvements. The Arena is now more interesting and there are free packs to be won!
Hearthstone has been upgraded to patch 10.4. This update lays the groundwork for the upcoming expansion “The Witchwood”, which will feature 135 new cards. However, even the patch brought new cards, specifically for the Arena. Each class now has an exclusive Arena card that will create additional excitement. Furthermore, the rules for assembling decks in the Arena have been improved so that players are offered more equivalent cards.
Additionally, data miners at Hearthpwn have already searched the 10.4 patch and uncovered some exciting details. Before the release of “The Witchwood”, there will be a nearly three-week event during which there is a card pack every day for completing a daily quest – in addition to the normal quest reward.
On 16 days, there will be packs from Goblins and Catacombs, but on days 3, 7, 10, and 16 there will be packs from the new expansion “The Witchwood”.
However, the data miners point out that it might also be possible that not all card packs will be distributed. The event could perhaps last only two weeks and an additional week might be planned as a “reserve” in case the release of “The Witchwood” needs to be postponed.
Pre-order promises 20 more packs than usual
Those who want to pre-order cards can also benefit from a special offer this time. For €50, you get 70 card packs from the upcoming expansion “The Witchwood” – that’s 20 packs more than usual for pre-orders.
As usual, the pre-order also comes with an exclusive card back. The pre-order is generally possible until the release of the expansion.
There is still no exact date for the release of “The Witchwood”, only “in April 2018” is stated.
These eight MOBAs have tried, but ultimately failed. Which one do you miss the most?
For gamers, MOBAs have long been a complement to MMOs or shooters. After the tremendous success of the titans Dota and League of Legends, it is no surprise that other developers want a piece of the MOBA pie. After all, it is a highly attractive genre.
News and stories about the games are often generated by the gamers themselves. The meta changes from patch to patch, and hopefully perfect gameplay keeps the MOBA fresh for a long time.
This means that developers hardly have to write stories or develop complex raids to keep the game alive. They can focus on new heroes and balancing, while also earning money through skins or other microtransactions.
Many have tried
It didn’t take long for the market to be flooded with MOBAs (something similar will probably happen now with battle royale modes). A few of them have a constant player base and regularly entertain their community. We think of Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm or Smite by Hi-Rez.
A few new games in the MOBA field had a promising start but soon lost regular players and ultimately went under. For others, the core concept looked critical from the beginning.
We want to present to you here eight MOBAs that unfortunately did not make the leap to top game status, but have disappeared from the scene.
1. Paragon – Fans even tried to keep it alive artificially
Developed by Epic Games, Paragon wanted to take off in the MOBA genre. The Free2Play system and regular updates initially sounded promising, but then Paragon quickly fell victim to a vicious cycle. Within a short time after launch, player numbers were low.
This then affected the matchmaking and extended the search time for opponents. This, in turn, frustrated players and the numbers continued to drop.
With their version of battle royale, Epic Games is now smashing it with Fortnite.
2. Cloud Pirates – Not even half a year
Cloud Pirates was a somewhat different MOBA. With airship battles, it left an impression on many players. The combat ships could be upgraded, but the grind factor quickly became a negative.
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In April 2017, the air combat game launched as a free-to-play title. Not even half a year later, My.com then announced that Cloud Pirates will be discontinued on September 29, 2017.
There were no official reasons, but it is suspected that the weak player numbers caused the game to die. Here too, the developers offered to refund purchases made (made after July 12).
The action game Gigantic has had an exciting journey, which unfortunately did not end with a happy ending. The game combined MOBA and team shooter and looked great. However, development delays and platform changes made the launch difficult right from the start.
And Blizzard didn’t really want to give its team shooter Overwatch much room for competition either.
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Gigantic has been declared dead twice but somehow managed to stay afloat. Recently, only a core team took care of Gigantic, but that will now come to an end. On July 31, 2018, Gigantic will be discontinued.
4. Master X Master – No space for niche games?
The mix of MOBA and co-op was unfortunately granted only a short lifespan. The end of Master X Master was announced just 6 months after launch.
The game offered a lot of variety through its game modes. Perhaps that was a reason for the dwindling players, as MXM couldn’t quite pin itself down to one thing.
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Developer Turbine wanted to make a splash with this DC superhero MOBA. But this bubble burst quickly – after the release in March 2015, the end was announced three months later, in June.
Until August 14, 2015, players could still play the game for free, but then it was over.
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In development, the team would have grown to face the difficult tasks, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. In the MOBA market, there simply wasn’t room for Infinite Crisis in 2015.
6. Dawngate – EA tried
With Dawngate, Electronic Arts wanted to carve its way into the MOBA genre. Developed by Waystone Games, Dawngate was a rather classic MOBA. With lanes, heroes, junglers, minions, and typical content.
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The test phase started in May 2013 and could not attract enough people. In November 2014, Dawngate was quietly discontinued.
7. Lord of Vermilion: Arena – The complicated resurrection
With “LOVA” Square Enix took a step towards MOBA, but that didn’t last long and was hardly known here. The game was already announced in 2015, mixing MOBA elements with a card game. The result was rather mediocre, as the title did not achieve overwhelming popularity. In 2016, the game shut down…
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… but was announced again in 2017 as a remake. While some elements of the core game were retained, visually it adapted to other MOBAs. And that did not sit well with some fans.
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The remake of Lord of Vermilion Arena is still ongoing. After it was resurrected from the dead, it secures a special place on our list.
8. Warhammer 40k: Dark Nexus Arena
Does anyone still remember this game? Indie developer Whitebox Interactive worked for Microsoft and produced the game for Windows systems. As the name suggests, it was set in the Warhammer 40k universe. It was played with 4v4 deathmatch mechanics.
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In May 2015, Warhammer 40k Dark Nexus Arena entered early access and was supposed to be released in 2016. After more than a year in beta, however, they ultimately pulled the plug and discontinued development before the game was released.
Have you played any MOBAs from this list and do you miss them? What alternative are you playing now?
Destiny has permanently changed the taste of players on PS4 and Xbox One. But now Destiny 2 is in a crisis and can no longer satisfy the hunger it has awakened itself. Which games benefit from this crisis? Which games has Destiny paved the way for success?
When Destiny was released in 2014 on PS4 and Xbox One, Activision marketed it as a shooter. The Halo past of Bungie was pushed to the forefront. Very little information about the MMO mechanics was released before the launch.
Destiny was sold as a shooter but was more
That Luke Smith, a WoW fan who had raided all night and was now designing a raid for Destiny, was at the helm was known to very few at the release. The mechanics were also new to many shooter fans.
Things like
grind
an item reset
a special vendor like Xur
the hunt for the perfect item with the right stats and perks
raids and lockouts
weekly rituals
– all of this was new for many shooter fans on PS4 and Xbox One. Activision apparently had doubts in advance about whether it would even work. The MMO aspects barely played a role in the presentation. But it was precisely those aspects that made the game a success.
Like a Trojan horse, Destiny smuggled disreputable MMO elements into the belly of a beautiful shooter and infected a generation of players on PS4 and Xbox One with them.
Destiny became a lifestyle game for many. A game that could be played every week, that changed and promised untapped potential. Friendships and communities were formed and often lasted for months, even years.
Players long for the “Destiny” flavor
Players developed a taste for it between 2014 and 2017 and longed for more of these elements. Many planned to spend hundreds of hours with Destiny 2. But the successor disappointed. Destiny 2 did not offer the same dynamics and depth as its predecessor.
Even though Destiny 2 entertained for over 80, 90 hours, it is not a worthy substitute for many.
Now that Destiny 2 is in a crisis and cannot satisfy this taste it has awakened, players are longing for alternatives.
We ask ourselves:
Who are the 5 winners of the great Destiny 2 crisis?
Which games would have fared worse today if Destiny had never paved the way for them?
Monster Hunter World – Destiny paved the way
What is it?Monster Hunter World is a modernized installment of a cult franchise that has been long at home on handhelds and in Japan. Players hunt dinosaur-like monsters, take them apart, and craft new weapons from their remains to take down even bigger beasts.
What Destiny needs does it satisfy? It is a lifestyle game, one can play it for a long time. It has strong grinding and coop elements. And one can deeply engage with the mechanics of the game, immerse oneself in it, set tasks, and complete them.
How does Monster Hunter World benefit from Destiny and the crisis? Destiny players now have space in their lives for a game they can play for months. For many, that space has been filled by Monster Hunter World since January 2018. Although veterans of the franchise would have surely played and loved the game without Destiny, the fact that Monster Hunter World has such wide reach and is a massive hit is certainly also due to Destiny. It paved the way for Monster Hunter World on PS4 and Xbox One.
Your child has been talking only about dangerous storms and resources to build fortresses lately? Then your son or daughter has probably discovered Fortnite (PS4, Xbox One, PC). We are here to explain how parents should deal with tantrums and begging.
The Battle Royale mode of Fortnite is currently more popular than any other game. 40 million players worldwide is a clear statement. The mode is free and can be played on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
To win a game in Battle Royale mode, one must proceed strategically. Fortresses must be built, equipment carefully selected, and resources collected.
When playing with friends, communication and interaction within a team come into play. These factors create a mix of addiction (“just one more game”) and emotionality (when a round is lost just before the end).
Winning in Fortnite: Battle Royale is tough – frustration guaranteed
To compete against up to 99 other players depending on the game mode, either skill or luck is required. As characters can be eliminated quickly, frustration can suddenly arise when one’s own hero gets hit.
Fortnite is stressful; one must always be alert and scan their surroundings for threats. A round can quickly end after a moment of inattention. Since there is no way to return to the game, fallen players must start a completely new round.
If your children are susceptible to such stress and resulting anger, it can help if they are present while Fortnite is running. This way, they can mediate defeats. Every lost round in Fortnite can be justified.
Encourage your child to think about what went wrong – and how they can do better in the next round.
Why “Just 5 more minutes” doesn’t work in Fortnite
Your child has been sitting in front of the console for hours again and shows no signs of stopping gaming? Telling them “Just 5 more minutes” does not do your child any favors. Individual rounds in Fortnite: Battle Royale can take up to 25 minutes, depending on the progress.
Instead, say: “After this round, it’s over.” Your children will thank you for it. Excuses like “I died way too quickly in the last round” can be easily countered with “Then you shouldn’t have landed in Tilted Towers!”
A dangerous place – Tilted Towers
There is no pause function in Fortnite: Battle Royale. So you can’t just interrupt the game without risking being shot down defenselessly.
Otherwise, Fortnite can train cognitive skills. Strategy and tactics are key; hand-eye coordination can also be specifically enhanced with such games. Furthermore, communication with team members is important. However, you should always know who your child is talking to.
Pay attention to who your child communicates with
Through the consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, so-called chat rooms can be opened, which can be used to communicate with other players. Since it is almost mandatory to wear a headset in Fortnite to hear opponent and environmental sounds, you should be aware that conversations are not output through the TV but rather through the headset worn.
Even without a corresponding chat room, communication can occur directly with random teammates in Fortnite. To find out who communicates with your child in what way, you should enable alternative audio output through the TV. This setting option can be found in the settings of the respective console.
Is the depiction of violence in Fortnite problematic for children?
Unlike its competitors, Fortnite is much more colorful and playful. Defeated opponents do not die but are simply teleported out of the world.
There is no blood or other violent effects. Fortnite approaches the shooter genre humorously, allowing various dances and gestures. The different skins (outfits) are funny and always highlight that the game does not take itself too seriously.
Nevertheless, firearms are used: It’s similar to the A-Team from earlier. Everyone shoots with machine guns, but no one dies.
For more information about Fortnite, you can also refer to the official Fortnite page from Epic! In the comments below, parents also share their experiences with Fortnite.
By using a simple Fortnite emote, players gain advantages as they can hide. Will Epic nerf the emote?
The emote system in Fortnite has many fun poses available. This includes the Flippin’ Sexy emote, which players can now use to their advantage. This pose allows characters to lie down – something that cannot be done without an emote.
Will Flippin’ Sexy Become a Must-Have?
Those who spend money in Fortnite Battle Royale don’t actually gain any advantages over non-paying players. All items from the Battle Pass are cosmetic. This includes new gliders as well as emotes or skins. Besides fun appearances, this content should ideally have no impact on gameplay.
However, the “Flippin’ Sexy” emote is somewhat different. This emote was only available for a short time and gives players an advantage in Fortnite. By using the emote, the executing player jumps into a “sexy” pose, with the character lying on the ground, supported by one hand on the hip. A shot can end the execution of this emote immediately.
The special thing about it is that players actually can’t lie down in Fortnite. However, this emote allows players to hide behind low cover without their upper body being visible. This surprises opponents, who do not expect lying characters in the game. Suddenly, a player jumps out from behind cover, draws the shotgun, and has the element of surprise on their side.
An example of the advantage of this pose can be seen in the following example:
It still remains questionable whether Epic will nerf this emote now and change its handling. If everything stays the same, players will likely rush to the in-game store when the Flippin’ Sexy emote becomes available again.
Do you think the emote is harmless fun that is rarely used, or should Epic respond soon?
The second expansion for Destiny 2 is approaching. More and more supposed details are becoming known. A vendor description now reveals possible story contents of the 2nd DLC “The Fallen Warmind.”
Currently, leaks regarding supposed details are piling up around the second expansion for Bungie’s current title. While official information is still scarce, it is becoming increasingly likely that the story could revolve around a Warmind and a woman named Ana Bray, leading the Guardians to Mars.
A new emblem recently found in the data of Destiny 2 has further supported this assumption.
Now a product description from GameStop reveals potential details about the story of the 2nd DLC. However, this information has not been confirmed by Bungie so far.
WARNING – POSSIBLE STORY SPOILERS AHEAD!
This is how the story around DLC II could look like
The product description appears authentic. It is said to come from the same source that was responsible for the GameStop leak of the name and release date for the 2nd DLC.
The following can be inferred from the description:
The 2nd expansion “The Fallen Warmind” continues your Guardian’s journey in new story missions on a new planet – Mars. Rasputin has mysteriously disappeared, Ana Bray returns to the Last City and warns of a dark uprising on Mars. Uncover the conspiracy surrounding his disappearance, prevent the rise of a corrupted Warmind, and bring the truth about the collapse to light.
Explore Mars and the Deep Stone Crypt beneath its surface
New story missions and adventures
New theme-inspired weapons, armor, and other gear
New cooperative activities
New competitive multiplayer arenas
And more…
Whether this description is truly authentic cannot be said with certainty. However, it seamlessly connects to the tone of recent leaks and hints regarding the 2nd expansion and confirms previous assumptions.
But official details should not take too long to come. After the update milestone 1.1.4 on March 27, April is likely to be focused on the upcoming expansion. By then, more official information should follow.
Are you already looking forward to Mars, or do you think the information is just hot air?
The Method guild gives all healers in World of Warcraft 5 useful tips to improve their performance in the toughest “Mythic+” dungeons.
Especially with a well-equipped group that is also on the ball and skillfully avoids the various mechanics, the healer’s life in WoW can sometimes be quite boring. However, even a good group can still fail to meet the tough time constraints of the dungeon.
What healers can do to still put out decent performance even beyond “Mythic+10” is revealed by the Method guild in collaboration with wowhead.
Tip 1: Skip trash thanks to mass res
In many dungeons, it is easy to reach 100% of the necessary killed trash mobs long before the boss fight. To save time and avoid particularly annoying trash groups, controlled deaths are advisable.
While one player attracts the attention of the enemies, the healer (outside of combat) walks past the groups and waits at a safe distance. Once all team members have died, the healer uses the mass resurrection – as it has a range of 100 meters and does not even require line of sight. This is particularly effective for druids who can stealth. Alternatively, invisibility potions can also be used.
Tip 2: Do damage when it makes sense
Although the healer plays an important role in every group, there are small or large windows of time where healing is not as critical. Sometimes mechanics can be completely avoided, resulting in minimal group damage. In such moments, it is worth it for healers to also pull out damage spells and help defeat enemies. This saves time, and the quicker defeated enemies mean less healing needed.
However, you should never lose sight of this: Healing is ultimately more important than damage.
Tip 3: Mini battle frenzy thanks to Sephuz’ Secret
Two legendary items are essential for challenging “Mythic+” dungeons – the Ring of Sephuz’ Secret and the Necklace of Prydaz, Xavaric’s Magnum Opus.
Prydaz ensures that all players survive many boss mechanics that would otherwise be deadly. For example, in Mythic+15, Hyrja can often send players directly to their graves, but Prydaz’s additional shield can counter this.
Sephuz’ Secret, on the other hand, can provide a mini battle frenzy for 10 seconds and can occur every 30 seconds. However, you must successfully apply a control effect – such as a stun, a fear effect, or similar. Learn which enemies you can use this on. Because having a small battle frenzy of 25% more speed every 30 seconds means you effectively deliver more performance.
Tip 4: Healing is different from in a raid
A good healer knows not only their own healing output but also that of their teammates. They know which classes can heal themselves strongly. While in raids you are mainly concerned with the tank’s healing, it can be quite the opposite in Mythic dungeons – often it is the DPS that are close to death and can easily go down in just two seconds of negligence.
Pay special attention to these players, as they often fall much faster than the tank and should take priority in case of doubt.
Tip 5: Get rid of the annoying stuff
In almost all dungeons, there are mechanics or tasks that do not directly relate to tanking, healing, or dealing damage. Sometimes you have to carry a light from Elune to reveal special enemies, and sometimes you have to activate a switch at the right moment.
Even if you might not like to hear it: This is the perfect task for healers. Tanks often need to stand in fixed positions, and DPS should always be able to deliver full performance to meet the dungeon’s time limit. As healers have occasional downtime – because there is no damage coming in – they are perfect for these tasks.
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What do you think of these tips for healers? Was there anything useful for you in there? Or was it all “basic knowledge” that every healer in WoW should have?
According to a rumor, Epic is replacing the Tilted Towers in Fortnite: Battle Royale with a location called Captive Castle. What’s the truth behind the rumor? Is Epic really going to throw all the work with the Towers overboard? We present the rumor and shed light on it.
It’s no secret: The balance of the Fortnite: Battle Royale map has been disrupted with the Tilted Towers. Since the last major map update, the city has been experiencing a continuous gold rush.
Round after round, dozens of players land in the city to get their piece of the pie. This leads to abandoned locations on the eastern part of the map – and thus to boredom, according to player criticism.
According to YouTuber Exility, Epic is working on a replacement for the Tilted Towers: Captive Castle!
According to YouTuber, Epic is working on the location Captive Castle
The YouTuber Exility describes in his video a new location called Captive Castle, which will replace the Tilted Towers and thereby distribute players more across the map.
The video has already garnered 1.6 million views and is a hot topic in the community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_IQtX7_Vyc
Exility states as a reason that the Tilted Towers disrupt the game balance and harm the gameplay. According to the community, the castle is the “best alternative”.
Who was consulted for this information is not known. Unfortunately, the YouTuber does not provide a source for this rumor. The title of the video also suggests that the change is already set in stone. No valid source is provided for this claim.
Robert says: The Tilted Towers are a reasonable addition to Fortnite: Battle Royale. High risk is rewarded with above-average loot. The biggest problem with the Towers is their location. Since the city is very central, it is almost always in the first safe zone.
Players thus have significantly more time to hunt for loot than a player who jumped over Lonely Lodge. The buildings and winding spots of the city also offer plenty of hiding places.
Captive Castle is likely just a fan concept at the moment
Despite the disrupted balance, it is highly unlikely that Epic will completely abandon the location. The video is a concept from the community, no more and no less. It will be exciting to see how Epic will handle the Tilted Towers in the future.
Nonetheless, the castle could be placed elsewhere, which is relatively abandoned – the area around Dusty Depot.
What do you think of the concept? Could you imagine the castle on the map?
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In Destiny 2 today, on March 13th, is the Weekly Reset. With the weekly reset, the last 4vs4 Iron Banner ends. Now other new activities like the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint are live again.
A lot of Guardians are already looking forward to the milestone update 1.1.4. This update will fundamentally change many aspects of the game on March 27th. The PvP will be thoroughly revised. Bungie will also work significantly on the sandbox. The balance of classes and weapons in Destiny 2 will be redefined.
But first, let’s see what this week has to offer.
Nightfall starting March 13th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
In Prestige Mode, you must activate the modifiers via the challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in the normal and Prestige modes of the Nightfall strike.
The following challenges need to be mastered:
Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with less than 3 deaths.
Armored Minotaur: Eliminate the armored Minotaurs in less than 90 seconds.
Tess Everis is currently selling the Omega Mechanos Chest Armor for 1200 Glimmer. If you are missing this in your collection, you have another chance to complete it now.
More interesting Glimmer purchases:
“Sweep” exotic emote – 3250 Glimmer
“Particle Accelerator” ornament for the Graviton Lance – 1250 Glimmer
“Catacombs” ornament for the Rat King – 800 Glimmer
Today marks the start of the fifth year of the action game Warframe, which the Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes celebrates with some interesting facts and an anniversary website. For this year’s TennoCon, taking place in July in Ontario, “one of the biggest reveals of the year” has also been announced.
The free-to-play action game Warframe is now entering its fifth year, and the Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes looks back on the beginnings of the space ninja game.
While the title had a hard time in the market due to its unusual business model in 2013, Warframe has recorded 38,083,936 registered online users on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 since its open beta on March 21, 2013. Compared to the previous year, the player base has grown by 8 million Tenno.
Furthermore, Warframe has won several Game of the Year awards as well as the Steam Labour of Love Award 2017, received its first open-world expansion with “Plains of Eidolon,” and has been updated more than 22 times. Moreover, in 2016, there was even an in-game wedding broadcasted live.
Players have spent the last five years
produced 52,972,344 Warframes and 234,766,197 weapons
killed Captain Vor, the first boss of the game, 53,117,969 times
made the infamous Stalker meet his end about 41,765,109 times
In total, players have spent 136,747 years, 49,912,765 days, and 1,197,906,351 hours in Warframe so far.
To properly celebrate Warframe’s birthday, a microsite will be launched on the official game website, focusing entirely on the last five years of the action game. There, Tenno will not only learn unique Warframe facts and discuss their favorite moments but can also discover some free in-game items.
Third TennoCon with a Surprise
This year, the third TennoCon will also take place on Saturday, July 7, 2018. For those who cannot be in London, Ontario, Canada, on that day, the spectacle will also be streamed on twitch.tv/warframe. No less than “one of the biggest reveals of the year” is promised.
Capcom has announced a new collaboration for Monster Hunter World. Dante from Devil May Cry will join the action RPG and brings his weapons “Force Edge” and “Alastor” with him. Dante’s weapons belong to the energy blade class.
With the release of the Devil May Cry HD Collection for PS4 and Xbox One, Dante and his weapon will soon be available in Monster Hunter World. The half-demon will be unlocked through an event and will likely be available to you as a armor set, similar to Aloy. His weapon will also make it into the game.
Dante comes with a hellish event quest for PS4 and Xbox One
On Capcom’s official blog it has been announced that hunters will have to fight against “hellish enemies” to earn Dante’s weapons. You will be able to unlock the combo of “Force Edge” and “Alastor”.
In Monster Hunter World, Dante’s sword will fall under the category of energy blades within the 14 weapon classes. The energy blade offers the ability to switch between sword and axe modes. In sword mode, the energy blade also provides a shield that is needed for the axe combination. For Dante’s variant of the energy blade, you will not receive a shield, but will still be able to block. Instead, the Force Edge will transform into a gigantic Alastor.
In the blog post, it was also announced that Dante will be released together with an event quest available to all hunters in Monster Hunter World. However, a specific time was not mentioned.
It is to be expected that Dante will come as armor with statistics and values, just like Aloy and Ryu. However, this has not been officially confirmed yet.
What is Devil May Cry and who is Dante?
Devil May Cry is an action game series that has been playable since 2001 and, like Monster Hunter World, is published by Capcom. The first installment was released on the PlayStation 2. The game revolves around the twin brothers Dante and Vergil.
Their father is a demon named Sparda and their mother is an angel woman named Eva. This makes the brothers Nephilim (demon-angel hybrids), granting them supernatural powers.
Dante is the protagonist of the Devil May Cry series. He is called to be a devil hunter and fights with a sword that possesses magical powers and was an heirloom of his father. Dante can be described as a daredevil with a strong ego who is always in debt.
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Events about events reach the mobile game Pokémon GO. The developers currently offer players many opportunities for variety and motivation to level up. Trainers say the developers are currently in top form.
When Pokémon GO launched in 2016, everyone was surprised by the huge hype that this mobile game generated. Unfortunately, the developers were also surprised, as a small team struggled to cope with the influx of millions of fans. Server issues and poor morale plagued the first days after the release of Pokémon GO.
In a few months, the second birthday of Pokémon GO approaches, and everything seems to be going according to plan.
Community Day, Christmas, and Shiny Monsters
At the beginning of Pokémon GO, events were rare and only occurred during special worldwide holidays like Christmas or Halloween. Presumably, the developers at Niantic focused on improving the game at that time.
Meanwhile, things have changed; events now occur more frequently and bring variety to the game. And that pleases the trainers. In the following overview, we show you which events and smaller occurrences took place since autumn 2017. These have positively impacted Pokémon GO.
Source: PokeWiki
New was that Niantic gradually released Gen 3, thus being able to deliver new content week after week. This implementation was particularly successful for trainers who are not very familiar with the monsters of the Hoenn region.
Instead of being presented with many new monsters all at once, trainers can take the opportunity to engage more deeply with individual monsters through the gradual distribution.
Autumn/Winter 2017 – Events Increase, New Monsters in the Game
October started as usual with a Halloween event. An event with this theme was also launched by Niantic in the release year 2016. New was that ghosts from the 3rd generation appeared in the game.
With the global catch event in the following month of November, the developers were also able to score again in the community. In December, there were four noteworthy events.
October 2017: For Halloween 2017, Niantic devised an event that activated Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Gen 3) in the game for the first time. These were ghosts like Shuppet and Banette. Additionally, candy rewards were doubled. The event was well-received by trainers, as the candy rewards were the best part for many players.
November 2017: The global catch event motivated trainers to unlock bonuses. Here, Niantic established the rules and explained: Catch number X Pokémon to unlock one of the bonuses. The big goal was the unlocking of Porenta. The regional Pokémon was then catchable worldwide for a short time.
December 2017:Dynamic weather now plays a major role in Pokémon GO. The strength and stardust yield of monsters now depend on regional weather.
December 2017: After the first Gen 3 monsters were released for Halloween, the activation of the next monsters from the Hoenn region began. Niantic stated that these would gradually find their way into the game. Initially, these 50 new Pokémon were introduced.
December 2017: The legendary Pokémon Groudon is now in the game
January 2018 – Monthly Event and Exclusive Gen 3 Eggs
In January 2018, Niantic continued at a similar pace as experienced in December ’17. They presented the special Community Day, which was particularly well-received by trainers.
At this event, there were previously chances at special shiny monsters that also had an exclusive event attack. Anticipating this, an event started in January that made it easier for trainers to fill their Pokédex with Gen 3 monsters.
January 2018: To quickly collect the new Gen 3 Pokémon, Niantic for a limited time allowed only Hoenn monsters to hatch from eggs. This was well-received by fans who found too few of the new monsters in the wild.
February 2018 – Valentine’s Day and Additional Gen 3 Monsters
For February 2018, Niantic stepped on the gas again. The event announcements were almost overwhelming. Old raid bosses returned for a big event after trainers initially celebrated Valentine’s Day together. Afterwards, the Lunar New Year was celebrated, which introduced additional shinies.
February 2018: The Gen 3 rollout continues. Now 19 more Hoenn region monsters can be found in the game. Among them is the new Gen 3 shiny Swablu.
February 2018: In the wild, only Pokémon from Gen 3 spawn initially, Rayquaza is in the game.
February 2018: Valentine’s Day with Luvdisc – Swarms of the small pink Pokémon appeared everywhere. For collection fun, Niantic offered the shiny version of the monster here, which could appear in the wild with a certain chance.
February 2018: After their disappearance, Groudon and Kyogre return to Pokémon GO. Together with Rayquaza, they form the trio of ancient legendary monsters.
For March, further events are planned. Trainers were already able to utilize the rewards from the legendary week, which allowed wind-loving Pokémon to hatch more frequently from eggs or appear as raid bosses. Combined with double experience points, community sentiment was very positive.
This month, a Community Day is set to take place, celebrated with Bulbasaur. What else the developers may come up with in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
The sentiment in the community has been markedly positive in recent weeks. Of course, there are always some issues that are complained about, but that has significantly decreased in recent months. A point of contention remains the opaque EX raids. However, trainers frequently mention on Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook that Niantic is currently in top form.
The many events continuously bring fresh air into the game and provide trainers with new goals. According to players, the Community Days with their shiny monsters are among the best new features of Pokémon GO. You can also find a great community in our Pokémon GO Facebook group.
For beginners, now is a good time to start with the game. There are always rewards and bonuses that can make leveling relatively easier.
Water Event 2018?
March 22 is a significant event worldwide, as it is World Water Day. Trainers are already speculating about how Niantic will utilize this day. It might be an opportunity for the developers to release the last unreleased Pokémon from Gen 3. However, we do not expect a wave of legendary monsters, but rather the “normal” Pokémon, which will also be found in the wild. But this remains speculation.
What do you think about Pokémon GO lately? Are you satisfied with the work of the developers and the many events, or does the game annoy you?
According to Funcom, the re-release of The Secret World will be expanded with the subtitle “Legends” on April 4 with a story update. In Dawn of the Morninglight, it takes players to South Africa to infiltrate a cult. This is the long-awaited new content for the MMORPG.
The reboot of The Secret World will be expanded on April 4 with the story update Dawn of the Morninglight. The re-release of the horror MMORPG, Secret World Legends, was launched on July 31, 2017, as a free-to-play game on Steam. Even before that, players had been craving new content in the “old” Secret World.
Welcome to South Africa
After players in Secret World Legends have already had the chance to face myths, urban legends, and nightmares in New England, Egypt, Transylvania, and Tokyo, they are now heading to South Africa.
There, the territory of Morninglight is to be infiltrated, a cult that describes itself as “the fastest growing spiritual movement in history.” Players will need to rise through the ranks of the cult and uncover the dark truth behind Morninglight and their leader, Philip Marquard.
Of course, there will also be new creatures this time inspired by the old South African folklore.
The developers are completely enamored with the upcoming update and are sure that it will also be well received by the community.
“This is it, this is the next chapter that every Secret World player has been waiting for,” says Josh Mills, producer of Secret World Legends. “Since we stopped in Tokyo before the game went free-to-play, players wanted to know what happens next. The whole team is really excited to finally provide some answers to that, and bringing the story to a place like South Africa has been a lot of fun. This is Secret World Legends in a way you have never seen before.”
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Last weekend, the open beta for TERA took place on the consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4. However, instead of being a gaming feast, it was rather a gaming nightmare for many players: bugs and crashes made life difficult for eager testers. The next test is scheduled to start later this week.
Last weekend, from March 9 to 12, the long-awaited console beta of TERA took place on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The game was actually supposed to come to consoles back in 2017, after being playable on PC in Germany since 2012.
What was supposed to be an enjoyable beta weekend turned into frustration for many players: bugs, lags, and crashes disrupted the MMO fun.
Players express their displeasure on Reddit
On social platforms like Reddit, players reported connection issues and game crashes shortly after the beta launched, and our community was not immune to the problems either.
The connection issues, which primarily affected the PS4 version of the game, were addressed by the publisher EnMasse on Friday evening. To alleviate the situation somewhat, an additional server was set up for both the PS4 and Xbox One versions.
Nevertheless, players faced further difficulties that could hardly be resolved by switching game channels due to the high user numbers: travel function and teleport issues, complications with the UI, menus closing on their own, loading textures, and grey shadows where a NPC should be, as well as crashes of the game or even the whole console.
Instead of flying with Pegasus, travel in the beta was done with an Atlas
EnMasse hints at another beta – later this week
EnMasse seems to be aware that the last beta test did not go entirely smoothly. Through Twitter, they advised beta players to keep their installation of TERA for further testing.
Update March 13: According to the latest information (via En Masse), another short test is set to take place later this week.
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Fortnite (PC, PS4 & Xbox One) increasingly leads to curious scenes at sporting events. Recently, rugby players in Australia celebrated their successes in Fortnite style.
When following ball sports such as soccer or basketball, it becomes increasingly noticeable that players do strange things after successes. For example, suddenly the players of the Karlsruhe football team crawled across the field and were attacked by invisible pickaxes.
This seems completely obscure and strange to most people.
When nothing works anymore, the pickaxe has to come out!
At the kickoff of the Australian Rugby League (NRL), three players celebrated their successes in Fortnite style.
3 players from different clubs celebrate Fortnite!
Last weekend, the National Rugby League (NRL) started in Australia. In three games, players from different teams had a similar idea to celebrate their successes.
Josh Dugan of the Cronulla Sharks made the first move on Friday. After a “try,” he knelt down and pretended to bandage himself. A typical animation from Fortnite when one stitches oneself back together after a battle with bandages.
On the following day, Blake Ferguson of the Sydney Roosters did the same. Later, Isaiah Papali’i of the New Zealand Warriors also performed the bandaging gesture.
Same online team or coincidence?
According to the site Kotaku Australia, it is likely that the three players know each other privately and possibly regularly play Fortnite together as a team. This would explain why the actions seemed so coordinated.
But regardless of whether the Fortnite gestures were planned or not: It shows that this game is extremely popular and is becoming increasingly relevant in real life.
In response to an anti-video games video from the White House, Games for Change presents a counter argument and shows what makes video games so beautiful.
Every year the debate arises as to whether violent video games are the significant trigger for certain violent acts. Particularly in America, there are tragic incidents, such as school shootings, where many people die.
Since video games were identified here as a contributing factor, President Trump held a special meeting with representatives of the video game industry to discuss violence in games. During this meeting, a video was shown that summarized some of the most violent scenes in video games. Scenes from games like Sniper Elite and Dead by Daylight appear in the video.
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Games for Change showcases the beautiful sides of games
Of course, gamers around the world did not appreciate that their medium should once again serve as a scapegoat.
The non-profit organization Games for Change could not let that slide and created a “counter-video”. The description states:
“After we saw that the White House produced a video depicting video games as ultra-violent, we felt compelled to share a different perspective on games. Video games, their innovative developers and the large communities of players are so much more than what was shown in the White House’s video. We wanted to create our own version of the same length to challenge the misguided blame placed by the White House.”
The result is a montage of particularly beautiful scenes from numerous games like Horizon, Overwatch, Fortnite and many more:
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Games for Change advocates for games and their developers that translate real problems into a game and provide an impetus for improvement or change. One example here would be “Life is Strange”, which addresses issues such as bullying as one of its central themes.
What do you think of this reaction? Is it good to increasingly advocate for video games now and also show the other sides? Or should this not matter in the debate about violence in video games?
David Meyler is a professional football player for the English second division club Hull City. In the FIFA 18 game mode “Ultimate Team”, he achieved a 40-0 in the Weekend League last weekend.
Not only on the real football pitch does Irish national player David Meyler from Hull City have a lot to offer, but he has also proven his skills on the console. In the “FUT 18” Weekend League, he won all 40 of his matches in the second weekend of March. A feat that even some FIFA esports players struggle to accomplish.
The Weekend League is the most important mode in FUT 18. Through it, even the best 64 players on each console qualified for the “FIFA 18” eWorld Cup last month.
David Meyler also plays a lot of FIFA alongside his football career and uploads clips to his YouTube or Twitch channel. Even the Weekend League, where 40 matches can be played from Friday to Sunday, he participates in parallel with professional football.
On Sunday, March 11, he was at 35-0 – the last five matches he streamed live on Twitch. And indeed, he achieved the sensation. Meyler won all the remaining games and completed a perfect weekend.
This places him in 2nd position on his console, the Xbox One, monthly. Only Tim Latka, an esports player for FC Schalke 04, stands ahead of him in the global rankings.
Meyler Challenges FUT Champions Winner
After his success, Meyler received congratulations from several FIFA professionals, including “Hashtag Tass”. He stated that if the football professional actually qualified for a FIFA event, he would be ecstatic for the rest of his life.
Although Meyler replied that he doubted that would ever happen – if he maintains this level, that could be a possible scenario.
Facing the 16-year-old DhTekKz, winner of the first FUT Champions Cup in January, he showed more confidence. In response to the champion’s congratulations on Twitter, he simply said: “I’m coming for you!”
With over 14 million coins in his account, it is evident that Meyler is not among the poorest players in Ultimate Team. But even with an extremely strong and expensive team, achieving a 40-0 is an impressive feat. Therefore, if his football career in the Championship doesn’t work out, it would be a real alternative for him to enter FIFA esports and continue his career there.
Valve introduces an optional subscription for the MOBA DotA 2 and replaces the Battle Pass.
So far, there have been two Battle Passes for DotA 2. One revolved around the Major Championships and one around The International tournament. While nothing changes with the International Pass, the Major Battle Pass is replaced by the subscription DotA Plus.
A subscription is coming
The DotA Plus subscription offers you:
Hero Leveling – Earn Shards during matches to unlock rewards
New Challenges – Show your skills in new challenges of various difficulty levels
Plus Assistant – Helps you make build decisions by providing real-time item and ability suggestions
New Analysis Tools and Graphics – You analyze your playstyle more effectively and see what you can improve in a match
Death Summary – You can see effects on your hero that led to your death second by second after the match
Lane Strategy – The team can suggest strategies for lanes
Return of the Battle Cup – Free access to the weekend tournaments
The DotA Plus subscription costs you $3.99 per month. If you sign up for a six-month or yearly membership right away, you will receive a discount. Further details and the registration can be found on the DotA Plus website.
With Ready Player One, director Steven Spielberg brings to cinemas a film that shows how gaming is embedded in society in the future and how this affects it. Numerous references to video games like Halo and Overwatch are not to be missed.
Ready Player One takes place in 2045. For many people, the virtual world of OASIS has become a better place than the dark and desolate reality.
Teenager Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan) spends most of his time as “Parzival” in this virtual world. When the inventor of OASIS dies, everyone tries to find an “Easter Egg” that he hid before his death. Whoever finds the Easter Egg inherits OASIS and the entire fortune of the inventor. Wade also sets out on the search…
The story is based on the novel of the same name by Ernest Cline.
The film premieres in this country on April 5. It contains plenty of references to current online games, such as the Spartan soldiers from the Halo series or Tracer from Overwatch. Members of the press have already had the chance to see the film and are starting to post initial reviews online. We provide you with an overview.
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The reviews of the film at a glance – Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes
The current reviews of Ready Player One present a mixed picture. Some critics consider the film at best average, while others think it is a groundbreaking visual spectacle:
We Got This Covered: 6/20
The Playlist: B
Flixist.com: 5/10
IGN Movies: 7.5/10
Den of Geek: 4/5
We Live Entertainment: 8.5/10
ScreenCrush: 3/10
Guardian: 2/5
Consequence of Sound: C-
Slashfilm: 7/10
IndieWire: B+
Austin American Statesman: A-
Dread Central: 1.5/5
On Metacritic, Ready Player One currently has a score of 65. The Tomatometer shows 76% on Rotten Tomatoes (March 13, 1:15 PM).
Some voices from the reviews
Indie Wire
“Ready Player One” is one of the cleverest excuses to play with wild special effects (…). It is an unconventional attempt to summarize the past 30 years of pop culture through one of its greatest architects in a film. Without seeing the film, it is hard to imagine anyone could make this endeavor a satisfying experience. In the end, it is clear that only Steven Spielberg can do this. After all, “Ready Player One” is exactly what makes it admirable: a major commercial entertainment that culminates in a unique blockbuster chaos.
“A heart beats in films like The Goonies, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark and others, but in Ready Player One, viewers find a shining, digital Easter Egg… for many, that will be enough.”
“When you watch Ready Player One, it almost feels like the director is sitting right next to you, laughing, excited, and eating his popcorn. And you definitely need popcorn for this film.”
“Although it is not particularly emotional, and I was disappointed with how many questions remained unanswered due to its superficial visits to the real world, it is still a lot of fun.”
Variety
“It is a complete and occasionally hypnotic film. Yet, it feels like one is more occupied with the film than being emotionally invested in it.”
There is little time left to earn double experience points in Pokémon GO or to catch Rayquaza.
In recent weeks, trainers in Pokémon GO had the opportunity to battle and catch the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza. In between, Groudon and Kyogre even returned to the game, completing the trio of prehistoric legendary Pokémon.
As part of the event, Niantic also unlocked double experience points, special eggs, and raid bosses. Now the final hours of the event have begun.
Rayquaza leaves on March 16th
Since February, trainers in Pokémon GO have been able to battle the powerful Rayquaza. But that will soon come to an end. Those who haven’t caught one yet should hurry, as the boss will only be in the game for a few more days.
Until Friday, March 16th, you can encounter and defeat Rayquaza in Pokémon GO as a legendary raid boss.
In our Rayquaza counters guide, we show you which attackers give you the best chance against this powerful boss.
These special windy Pokémon will only hatch more often from eggs or appear in raids until March 16th. They will return to normal frequency on the same day as Rayquaza.
This includes the double experience points that trainers are currently enjoying in Pokémon GO. Especially players with low trainer levels appreciate this reward to finally close the gap with level 40 trainers. All these rewards are set to end on March 16th.
