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Funcom setzt voll auf Conan Exiles, aber interessiert das noch wen?

Schuhmann 28. February 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

The Norwegian MMO developer Funcom had a strong financial year in 2017, but much seems to hinge on the release of Conan Exiles in May for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Since its Early Access, there has been suspiciously little buzz around the game. According to Google Trends, the game is pretty much dead.

Funcom has revealed its numbers for 2017. It is a year in which the company consolidated itself. Debt was reduced, cash and revenue increased. In 2015, Funcom was on the verge of bankruptcy, from which it has now recovered.

In the 4th quarter of 2017, Funcom made higher revenues than in the 4th quarter of 2016, but is reporting losses on profit.

Conan Exiles – Launch will likely be crucial, but is anyone still interested?

Overall, it seems that the biggest revenues of the year came from the Early Access of Conan Exiles at the beginning of 2017. At that time, there was a genuine hype surrounding Conan Exiles.

However, the hype quickly faded, as evidenced by the numbers on Google Trends. The graph shows the global search interest in Conan Exiles from January 1, 2017, to February 27, 2018.

In August 2017, there was another spike in search interest when the survival game was released on Xbox One.

Conan Exiles has been quiet in recent months. Like so many Early Access hits on Steam that rely on crafting and survival, it seems to have been nothing more than a flash in the pan.

However, Funcom is restructuring its strategy for 2018 around a release of Conan Exiles in May, seemingly counting on the launch of Conan Exiles to make significant waves.

Much seems to depend on Funcom ensuring that the launch of Conan Exiles in May is successful.

Launch in May for PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Significant efforts are being made

Conan Exiles is set to release on May 8 for PS4, PC, and Xbox One. The map will be twice as large as in Early Access and they plan to offer significantly more features.

Funcom talks about marketing campaigns, local partnerships in China, Japan, and Korea. The game is set to release in 12 languages, and will also be available in retail.

They are also enthusiastically looking forward to a TV series about Conan that is being developed by Amazon. This is intended to increase the value of the “Conan” brand.

Secret World Legends – New content in Q1 2018 to attract players

The relaunch of Secret World Legends is set to receive new content in Q1 2018. With the agent system and additional story content, players are expected to be drawn in.

This is the first new content after the launch. Funcom aims to attract new customers to its MMORPG.

However, Secret World Legends does not play a significant role in the financial report. There is no mention of other games like Anarchy Online or Age of Conan.

New coop shooter in development and a Conan game

Additionally, Funcom is excited about the development of the business. They have created a subsidiary called “Heroic Signature” that licenses brands like Conan the Barbarian. They consider this a strategically wise move. If someone develops a video game with Conan, they earn from it.

In Oslo, a new game is being developed with the Conan IP while taking care of Conan Exiles.
In North Carolina, a new coop shooter is being created with a license from “Heroic Signature,” the subsidiary.

Moreover, they have introduced a new game in cooperation with “Bearded Dragons”:

The new game from Funcom is no longer an MMO, but something completely different

What do you think? Can Conan Exiles generate as much attention at launch in May as Funcom has planned?

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Brigitte is on the PTR! This is the new Overwatch hero

Cortyn 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The latest hero from Overwatch has arrived on the PTR. We reveal what the support character Brigitte can do and take a look at the PTR patch notes.

In recent days, there have been many wild speculations about the next hero from Overwatch. Now the guessing game is over, as Blizzard has officially announced the latest hero and made her playable on the PTR!

As expected, the new hero is Torbjörn’s daughter Brigitte. She is a support hero and tries to follow in Reinhardt’s footsteps while also doing even more for her teammates. Like Reinhardt, she has a barrier shield and can even stun enemies that get too close to her.

Update for the PTR brings Brigitte to Overwatch PC: Patch Notes

Brigitte came with a new patch to the Overwatch test server and is already playable there, but only PC players can access the Overwatch PTR. Unfortunately, there is no way for PS4 and Xbox One players to test the new Overwatch character Brigitte just yet.

The PTR patch notes for Overwatch can be read here at Blizzard. However, there isn’t much else mentioned besides Brigitte.

Brigitte’s abilities in Overwatch

Let’s take a quick look at Brigitte’s abilities and her weapons:

Flail: Brigitte’s melee weapon has an extended range, allowing her to hit multiple enemies with a single strike.
Repair Pack: Brigitte throws a repair pack that heals allies. Healing that exceeds an ally’s maximum hit points grants armor instead.
Whip Shot: Brigitte uses her flail as a ranged weapon and throws it at enemies, dealing damage and knocking them back.
Barrier Shield: Brigitte activates a forward-facing energy barrier that absorbs a limited amount of damage.
Shield Bash: When her barrier shield is active, Brigitte can charge forward and stun enemies.
Rally: Brigitte moves faster and grants all nearby allies armor that remains until consumed by damage.

The backstory of the new hero in the video in German

Every good announcement of a new hero comes with an accompanying “origin video”. This one for Brigitte is a bit sparse, but well shows her motivations and reasons for entering the battle.

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What do you think of Brigitte? Do you like the new hero as a supporter? Or would you have preferred another hero?

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An eSports mastermind from LoL is now working for PUBG

Patrick Freese 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Will PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) now develop in eSports as the popular MOBA LoL? One of the key Riot staff has now been signed.

For many games, the eSports sector is an important element. Individual tournaments attract thousands of people to arenas to cheer for their favorite teams on-site. The number of online viewers is even larger: at peak times, over 1 million viewers simultaneously watch eSports alone on Twitch.

This attraction helps games reach new heights, continually drawing in new viewers who accidentally stumble upon a livestream and stick around. eSports is the own cosmos of a game – and PUBG wants to expand it now.

Experiences from League of Legends now in PUBG

League of Legends has built a good reputation in the eSports sector in recent years. Major tournaments regularly take place. World Championships are broadcast in stadiums before live audiences and online. Even bands like Imagine Dragons perform and perform the theme song of the championships.

Well-known organizations like Counter Logic Gaming, Cloud 9, Team Solo Mid, and even Schalke 04 have teams in League of Legends and in some other eSports titles. PUBG wants to reach similar heights as well. The player numbers of the battle royale game are already extremely high, pushing games like DOTA 2 out of the way on Steam.

Now, after the official PC release in December 2017, PUBG is thinking about the eSports future. To this end, they brought someone on board who has already gained a lot of experience.

Jung Hyun Kwon worked as the Managing Director of eSports at Riot Games. He had an overview of everything happening in the eSports sector of League of Legends. Previously, he was at EA Korea, Vivendi Korea, and Blizzard Korea. He worked at Riot Games for seven years and was responsible for the huge eSports brand that League of Legends now represents.

Now Kwon works as the Chief Marketing Officer at PUBG Corp. and will likely take on similar tasks there.

A personnel decision that clearly shows how seriously the PUBG team takes the eSports sector and what role this topic is going to play for PUBG in the future.

A Korean pop star is now becoming an eSports professional in PUBG

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PS Plus March 2018 – The free games are known!

Tom Rothstein 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

PS Plus (PlayStation Plus) free games for March 2018 are known. Here are the free games for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita included in the membership.

About a week ago, a statement from a Sony employee caused a stir: The free PS Plus games in March are said to be among the best since the launch of PlayStation Plus, it was stated.

Many users wondered what the game lineup could look like. Now, on February 28, it has been officially revealed.

Here are the free games for PS4 in March 2018:

Bloodborne: The gaming hit from the makers of “Dark Souls” opens the gates to Yharnam. Bloodborne is an action-packed role-playing game that offers a unique gaming experience through a fluid combat system and an artistic presentation. But beware: It is a difficult game where you will die countless times. For some players, this can quickly lead to frustration, but those who embrace it will receive a top game.

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Ratchet & Clank: This is a version of the PS2 classic Ratchet & Clank. The remake is an updated and expanded version of the game, featuring new weapons, levels, and collectible items.

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List of free games for PlayStation Plus – March 2018

Here is the entire game lineup:

Bloodborne (PS4)
Ratchet and Clank (PS4)
Legend of Kay Anniversary (PS3)
Mighty No. 9 (PS3 and PS4)
Claire: Extended Cut (PS Vita and PS4)
Bombing Busters (PS Vita and PS4)

You can download the games starting March 6, 2018. Until then, the “PS Plus” games for February will be available for download.

Furthermore, the official PlayStation blog announced that starting March 8, 2019, the monthly PS Plus titles will only be games for PS4. There will be no more titles for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.

What are the free games for PS Plus?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that 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 about 60 euros per year (12 months).

Are you picking up the games?

3 new games for PS4, Xbox and PC in March 2018 – We present the highlights here.

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Just Playing! Overwatch Pro Sweats in the Gym and Meditates

Benedict Grothaus 28. February 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Being an e-sports professional involves more than just gaming. Overwatch professional Timo “Taimou” Kettunen shares the responsibilities that await pro gamers – and what the training looks like.

It is often heard and read that eSports is not a real sport because players just play all day without really achieving anything. This is a misconception that even some fans fall for.

Because professional gaming requires more than just being able to play a lot and well. Players need to prepare thoroughly and be fit both mentally and physically. If they are not, their reaction speed suffers. Taimou, the current tank of Dallas Fuel from the Overwatch League, shared with Invenglobal how it works for him.

Overwatch League Dallas Fuel Timo Taimou Kettunen

The Personal Trainer for the Team – Because Fitness is Important

In the Overwatch League, many teams have fitness areas and their own gyms in their specially set up houses. Here, players can train their bodies when their minds need a break.

The management of Dallas Fuel has also hired a personal trainer who makes them sweat daily. Taimou notes that working on the legs and core is particularly strenuous.

However, the latter is very important for the athletes, as they need to concentrate on this even in the game. The personal trainer therefore places great value on these exercises and incorporates planking into their routine.

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Nevertheless, he is popular among the players. He is demanding yet supportive and rewards hard work with praise.

Perhaps a bit exaggerated: Half-naked women for e-sports professionals!

Overwatch League Dallas Fuel Timo Taimou Kettunen clapping

By Stage 3 or 4, everyone will be pumped up here

Overall, Taimou seems to have changed his life since the start of the Overwatch League. He says:

I eat healthy now
I go to the gym
I sleep better.

And that is just the beginning in Stage 2. Taimou jokes: “I think when we are in Stage 3 or Stage 4, everyone will be pumped up here.”

Preparing for the Matches through Meditation

Not only the body must always be in top form. The mind also plays an important role, both in e-sports and in other sports. Without the right mentality, morale suffers, which can quickly lead to failure.

Taimou’s trick: meditation. According to the professional, it is important to always focus on winning and to force oneself to see oneself as the best. To achieve this and to maintain a cool head, one should always remain “in a beautiful place”.

This beautiful place for Taimou is the stage where he stands with his team after a victory. During meditation, he prepares for every possible situation, even for picking himself up from a setback and winning again with new strength.

The technical settings are also important: Here are the settings of the Overwatch pros

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Why all this training?

An e-sports professional delivers performances that cannot be compared to normal gaming. For that, their heart rate reaches a frequency that is almost comparable to that of a marathon. Their reactions on keyboards and mice are about four times faster than those of the average gamer.

An untrained body cannot sustain that for long. Moreover, training obviously enhances exactly the skills that a player needs as a pro-gamer. To win in such tournaments, every advantage must be utilized according to Taimou – and this includes gyms, personal trainers, and meditation.

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FIFA 18 TOTW 24 – The Team of the Week 24 in Ultimate Team

Philipp Junge 28. February 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

In FIFA 18 the TOTW 24 (Team of the Week 24) is known. These players receive Inform cards in Ultimate Team.

Currently, a series of new cards is hitting the market in FIFA Ultimate Team, as the Ratings Refresh is currently underway. The upgraded standard cards from the Premier League, the Serie A and the Ligue 1 are already available, with other leagues following in the coming days.

This week, even more new cards are available: On Wednesday, February 28, the 24th Team of the Week (TDW) will be released in FUT 18. The release of the cards is at 7 PM – they will then remain in the packs for one week.

The highlights are Luis Suarez with a 95 overall rating and Karim Benzema, Romelu Lukaku and Thiago Silva.

TOTW 24 – Ratings of the Player Cards in Ultimate Team

Starting XI:

GK – Sergio Asenjo – Villarreal CF – 84>87
CB – Thiago Silva – Paris Saint-Germain – 88>89
RB – Debuchy – AS Saint-Étienne – 78>82
RB – Arias – PSV – 77>84
RM – Quaresma – Beşiktaş – 83>86
CM – Milinković-Savić – Lazio – 80>87
CDM – Can – Liverpool – 79>82
CDM – Kramer – Borussia M’gladbach – 79>82
ST – Suárez – FC Barcelona – 92>95
ST – Benzema – Real Madrid – 86>87
ST – Lukaku – Manchester United – 86>88

Substitutes:

GK – Jarstein – Hertha BSC – 82>84
CB – Romagnoli – Milan – 79>82
LB – Ismaily – Shakhtar Donetsk – 78>82
RM – Mierzejewski – Sydney FC – 72>82
ST – Teodorczyk – Anderlecht – 79>82
ST – Gomis – Galatasaray – 79>82
ST – Pukki – Brøndby IF – 71>82

Reserves:

LWB – Bjelica – KV Oostende – 70>78
CAM – Nakamura – Kawasaki Frontale – 73>79
LM – Neudecker – FC St. Pauli – 63>73
ST – Morelo – Independiente Santa Fe – 72>79
ST – Torres – FC Lausanne-Sport – 68>76

Especially interesting, alongside the highlights above, are Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Santiago Arias.

Savic, midfielder of Lazio Rome, already has his third Inform and outstanding stats for a CM. Additionally, he brings four-star skills and weak foot as well as a height of 1.91.

Santiago Arias from PSV Eindhoven will also be an interesting card for many, as he plays at the same club as Hirving Lozano. His second Inform card is used by many FIFA players and also professionals as a substitute. With Arias, who has more than solid stats for a right-back, it is possible to use Lozano also as a starting player. All it takes is a formation in which the right-back is linked to the right winger (like the 4-5-1 formation).

These were the predictions for Team of the Week 24 in FUT 18

TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players deserve a spot in the upcoming Team of the Week. While these predictions never match the official TOTW 100%, it is therefore risky to act on these in the transfer market; nonetheless, they provide a good overview of which players might receive the coveted special cards.

We provide an overview of forecasts from various FIFA sites.

Even more new cards: The “Player of the Day” cards are now available in packs.

Prediction TDW 24 – futbin

Starting XI:

Asenjo
Calabria
Skriniar
Nuno Henrique
Emre Can
Milinkovic-Savic
Quaresma
Jonas
Benzema
Suarez
Lukaku

Substitutes:

Zwarthoed
Zwinkels
Torunarigha
Valoti
Mina
Idrissi
Gomis
Murray
Ekambi
Marega
Teodorczyk
Dabbur

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Prediction TDW 24 – TVM

Goalkeepers:

Rune Jarstein [GK] 82 > 84 – Norway – Hertha BSC
Diego Lopez [GK] 83 > 85 – Spain – Espanyol
Sergio Asenjo [GK] 86 > 87 – Spain – Villarreal

Defenders:

Timo Baumgartl [CB] 74 > 78 – Germany – VfB Stuttgart
Milan Skriniar [CB] 74 > 78 – Slovakia – Inter
Calabria [RB] 73 > 77 – Italy – AC Milan

Midfielders:

Adrian Mierzejewski [RM] 79 > 82 – Poland – Sydney FC
Robert Snodgrass [RM] 81 > 83 – Scotland – Aston Villa
Joe Lolley [RM] 65 > 76 – England – Nottingham Forest
Murray Davidson [CM] 68 > 77 – Scotland – St. Johnstone
Riad Nouri [LM] 70 > 77 – France – Ajaccio
Kengo Nakamura [CAM] 73 > 77 – Japan – Kawasaki Frontale
Christoph Kramer [CDM] 79 > 82 – Germany – BMG
Emre Can [CM] 79 > 82 – Germany – Liverpool
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic [CM] 85 > 86 – Serbia – Lazio

Forwards:

Bafetimbi Gomis [ST] 79 > 82 – France – Galatasaray
Moussa Marega [ST] 77 > 81 – Mali – FC Porto
Lucas Roser [ST] 65 > 76 – Germany – Dynamo Dresden
Gaston Pereiro [RF] 81 > 83 – Uruguay – PSV
Romelu Lukaku [ST] 87 > 88 – Belgium – Manchester United
Antoine Griezmann [ST] 90 > 91 – France – Atletico Madrid
Karim Benzema [ST] 87 > 88 – France – Real Madrid
Luis Suarez [ST] 94 > 95 – Uruguay – Barcelona

What is the Team of the Week (TOTW) in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?

Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. So also in FIFA 18. In this, players who have shown outstanding performances in real football in the past week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes.

You can pull the TOTW cards within a week from the packs that may contain rare (gold) players. However, the chance of this is to be considered low. Additionally, you can buy these on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. Prices for them are usually extremely high.

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Xbox One S bundle with Sea of Thieves – Pirates can now pre-order

Kevin Nielsen 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Starting now, a bundle for the Xbox One S 1 TB with the pirate game Sea of Thieves can be pre-ordered in the Microsoft Store. Additionally, a matching controller is available for purchase.

Pirates among you who do not yet own an Xbox One S can now kill two birds with one stone. Pre-orders for the Xbox One S 1 TB bundled with Sea of Thieves are now available in the Microsoft Store. This means you will receive the console and the game just in time for the release on March 20. Nothing stands in the way of your treasure hunt.

The bundle also includes a one-month membership for Xbox Live Gold and one month for the Xbox Game Pass. Besides its function as a game console, the Xbox One S excels as a full-fledged 4K Blu-ray player. The bundle launches with the release of Sea of Thieves and costs 299.99 euros.

Xbox One S Bundle with Sea of Thieves

Special “Sea of Thieves” Controller & Xbox Game Pass

If you already own an Xbox One S, there is another way to express your pirate life even more. Starting now, the Wireless Controller in “Sea of Thieves” design can be purchased. With this, you will also receive the exclusive Ferryman Clothing Set DLC. The controller costs 69.99 euros.

Sea of Thieves Controller

Furthermore, Sea of Thieves will be part of the Xbox Game Pass at launch in March. The game subscription gives you access to over 100 games. In addition to the pirate game, you will also gain access next month to Rise of the Tomb Raider and Super Lucky’s Tale.

Xbox Game Pass for €9.99 per month

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The new WoW battleground is live – to the Roiling Coast!

Cortyn 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In WoW, a new battleground is now available. The server maintenance has unlocked the Seething Shore!

The Patch 7.3.5 of World of Warcraft contains more content than was available at release day. No wonder, as the update needs to hold until the release of Battle for Azeroth in summer. Now Blizzard has unlocked the next small content piece that fans of PvP skirmishes have been waiting for.

The new battleground “Seething Shore” is now available! However, the PvP area does not appear in the normal rotation, but it is the weekly Brawl – it needs to be specifically selected to participate in the Seething Shore.

In terms of story, the battleground takes place on an island near Silithus and Feralas. The mysterious Azerite has been discovered here, and both factions are desperately trying to gain control over this powerful force.

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Arathi Basin with changing control points

Basically, the battleground works similarly to Arathi Basin, with different control points. However, the control points alternate every few minutes, so positions need to be constantly changed. Special power-ups create fun “hero” moments that can influence the battle.

Those who want the title “Miner” must complete all PvP achievements of the battleground. This means a large number of victories and even a “perfect” victory – a match with 1500 to 0 points.

In the coming weeks, the Seething Shore will be added to the normal battleground rotation and will only take place initially as a “Brawl” so that players can specifically register for it.

Have you fought at the Seething Shore yet? How do you like the new battleground?

Have you seen the cool fan concepts for the ranged Paladin and time Mage healer?

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Battlefield 1: Broken Wine Bottle – How to Unlock the Secret Weapon

Patrick Freese 28. February 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

In the Apocalypse DLC of Battlefield 1, you can unlock a broken wine bottle as a melee weapon.

The last DLC for Battlefield 1 has been available for early access for players with a Premium Pass or Revolution Edition for a few days now. Starting March 6, the Apocalypse DLC will be available for regular purchase.

The expansion brings new maps, a game mode, and new weapons to Battlefield 1. However, one of the melee weapons is hidden. You won’t initially find the broken wine bottle in the loadout overview. We will show you how to unlock it anyway.

Broken bottle as a melee weapon

On the new maps of the Apocalypse DLC for Battlefield 1, you will find wine bottles. They are not just there for decoration, but are necessary to unlock the broken wine bottle as a melee weapon.

You initially won’t find the broken wine bottle among the customization options for the various classes. To unlock it, you must personally complete an event where you achieve 5 kills with whole wine bottles. YouTuber Westie has dealt with the wine bottles and explains how to do it.

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Start the quest for the bottle

To start the quest to unlock the broken bottle, you first need to find a whole wine bottle. These are placed on the three new maps of the Apocalypse DLC. They are Passendale, Caporetto, and Somme.

You pick up these whole wine bottles with a hotkey and can subsequently use them as a weapon.

Locations of the wine bottles – Caporetto, Somme, and Passendale

Many bottles are hidden on the maps. In the overview, we show you those that are easy to find.

Caporetto – 4 locations

At the end of the bridge near the C flag
Near the flagpole at point D
On the edge of the statue at the B spot
Behind point B between the bank and the gramophone

Somme – 3 locations

At point B on the floor in the windmill
In the house at point C
Behind the mill at point E

Passendale – 3 locations, many bottles

5 bottles can be found in the bunker at spot B
- 3 on the green crate, 2 on the wooden crate
In the destroyed bunker, just before you leave the combat area between points D and E
In an open trench bunker, near the E flag, you will find another bottle

Kills with wine bottles

If you now pick up one of these wine bottles, it will immediately become your primary weapon. If you switch weapons or use the bottle, it will disappear afterwards. While carrying the bottle, you can throw grenades and set up medkits and ammo boxes.

If you picked up a bottle, it will not respawn during this round.

You need to get five kills with these whole bottles to unlock the broken wine bottle as a melee weapon for yourself.

Summary

You start the quest for the wine bottle as a melee weapon by yourself.
- It will not be shown to you, but it runs in the background.
For the quest, you make kills with whole wine bottles that you find at the locations shown above on the new maps.
If you pick up a bottle, it occupies your loadout. If you switch to another weapon after picking up the bottle, the bottle will disappear.
- So: pick up the bottle and then kill someone with it.
The kills do not have to be made during one match.
If you achieve five kills with whole wine bottles, the broken wine bottle will be unlocked as a melee weapon for you.

What else can be unlocked with the Apocalypse DLC in Battlefield 1 besides the broken wine bottle, we show you here

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H1Z1 hat Release, will sich mit Auto-Royale von Fortnite & PUBG abheben

Jürgen Horn 28. February 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

The struggling battle royale game H1Z1 has finally released. Additionally, there is a new game mode called “Auto Royale.” In this mode, you fight exclusively with vehicles.

The battle royale game H1Z1, formerly known as “King of the Kill,” has had a tough time lately. The game has been in Early Access for 3 years, plagued by bugs and lost over 90 percent of its player base to competitors Fortnite: Battle Royale and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

But on February 28th, it’s finally happening, and H1Z1 is leaving Early Access as a full release.

“What can H1Z1 do better than the competition?”

At developer Daybreak Games, they are aware of the strong competition. So the developers asked themselves, “What makes our game better than Fortnite and others?”.

The answer: Vehicles! The result of this reasoning is a new game mode called “Auto Royale.” So, a battle royale fight with cars!

Mario Kart meets Battle Royale

In a video presentation, Anthony Castoro, the General Manager of H1Z1, showed us what the new game mode looks like and what to expect from “Auto Royale”. Here, all players can be a maximum of four in a car.

There are a total of 30 such teams. One drives while the other three lean out of the windows and shoot. Among other things, with the new light machine gun, which is only available in this game mode.

The car cannot be exited. The goal, as is customary in battle royale, is to eliminate all other players. Hits either damage the vehicle or the passengers. By collecting power-ups scattered around, you can heal, repair, pick up weapons and ammunition, or equip gadgets and upgrades for the car.

A crazy crash derby

With the upgrades and power-ups, you can:

Perform spectacular double jumps
Activate turbo boosters
Lay mines
Leave oil trails
Obscure the vision of pursuers with smoke
Withstand more damage from gunfire
Experience less speed loss in water

The power-ups are scattered around like in Mario Kart and are easily collected and equipped by driving over them. Especially significant upgrades are in remote locations that can only be reached through daring driving maneuvers and jumps.

Additionally, there are boxes from air drops that are regularly dropped over the battlefield. However, to open them, you must first shoot them to pieces. This takes quite a while, especially with the particularly lucrative purple and gold boxes. Therefore, these boxes will be highly contested.

Sedan or ARV?

Before each match, you choose a vehicle. Currently, there are only two models:

The nimble but not very robust Sedan. It accelerates quickly and can jump well.
The bulkier but somewhat slower military Jeep ARV. The turbo engine works less effectively here.

So far, all vehicles of a type look identical; only the occupants can dress up with their unlocked costumes. However, the developers have plans to introduce cosmetic options for the cars soon. So you should be able to max out your vehicle in a “Mad Max” style.

Later, there are plans to include mounted weapons in the vehicle. At least the Jeep already has the right suspension for it.

From Battle Royale to Auto Royale

With your vehicle and your team, you head into wild battles. Cars speed around everywhere, jumping over generously distributed ramps and firing at each other like crazy. Vehicles explode in spectacular fireballs. The map, by the way, is the same as in the regular H1Z1 Battle Royale.

As is typical in the genre, the map shrinks over time as combat continues. But unlike the regular H1Z1, the battles are much more mobile and faster. Instead of camping and hiding, you ride around openly and let the guns do the talking.

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If you prefer wild action and less camping and strategizing, you should definitely check out Auto Royale. The new mode has been in open beta since February 28th and is still being developed.

“Old” H1Z1 is also getting updates

With the release of H1Z1, not only is the new game mode coming. The regular Battle Royale of H1Z1 will also continue to evolve. Among other things, the following adjustments and innovations are being implemented:

Tactical Deployment: You can now choose a zone to drop into at the start of the game. Based on color codes, you can see how many players plan to do the same. During the drop, you can still slightly vary your landing spot.
Airdrops are set to become more meaningful. Certain weapons will be removed from regular loot and placed into airdrops to make them more worthwhile.
The HUD will be overhauled.
The Pre-Season Matches will be revised, and not only kills will count, but the overall combat performance. Players who perform poorly can drop in rank.
There is now a mini-map.
Founders from Early Access receive a special T-shirt in the game.

After Fortnite’s fun action gameplay with building, H1Z1 has now discovered the battle royale race. So what is so great about battle royale games?

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The new game from Funcom will not be an MMO after all, but something completely different

Jürgen Horn 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The Norwegian developer Funcom recently presented a teaser for a new game. It is now known what it is. Funcom’s new game is called “Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden” and is set to be a turn-based tactics game!

Recently, the developer and publisher Funcom caused quite a stir online. A mysterious scene of a rundown bar was presented on one site. The outlines of strange figures were visible. The entire setting felt post-apocalyptic.

Since the studio primarily develops online games, many players assumed that the new project by Funcom could be an MMO shooter or a battle royale game.

A countdown for more information ended today. Now the cat is out of the bag and we know what type of game it is.

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden – Turn-Based Tactics with Killer Duck, Stone Woman, and Combat Boar!

However, those who expected an online game will likely be disappointed. Because the new game titled “Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden” is a turn-based tactics game in the X-Com style. As expected, the setting is in the post-apocalypse. Humanity has once again destroyed itself in a large nuclear war.

Now strange mutants are crawling through the ruins, searching for useful items and fighting against other mutants and robots. Your team consists of bizarre figures like the killer duck Dux, the combat boar Bormin, or a woman with stone skin named Selma. Together, they are looking for the legendary “Eden”.

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How the three stir up a horde of robots can be seen here in the trailer.

Turn-Based Action with Story

The game is said to have a deep story with various narrative threads and interesting characters. The game features talking ducks that love to eat pork. It certainly sounds interesting! The turn-based battles are expected to be quite action-packed and thanks to the Unreal Engine 4, it all looks great.

By the way, the developers include the team behind the game Hitman as well as the Payday designer Ulf Andersson. The new studio calls itself “Bearded Ladies” and Mutant Year Zero is set to be released in 2018 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

If you’re in the mood for new online games, you can find some MMO releases in 2018 here.

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Top Games January 2018: Monster Hunter World strong without loot boxes

Andreas Bertits 28. February 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

SuperData has published the digital revenue figures for games from January 2018. These figures show that Monster Hunter World was able to debut high, despite the game foregoing the usual microtransaction madness. Apparently, players appreciate this. Furthermore, it is clear that Fortnite is becoming increasingly popular.

Not much has changed in the rankings compared to December 2017 for games. However, there are still a few interesting things to observe regarding how the top games with the highest global digital revenue have developed.

Fortnite and PUBG are in a fierce battle

According to the new figures and rankings, PUBG and Fortnite are still battling fiercely for spots on the PC. Just like in December, we see PUBG at rank 5 and Fortnite at rank 6.
It’s more interesting on PS4 and Xbox One. Here, Fortnite has fought its way from position 8 to rank 5. PUBG is no longer in the top 10 console games, likely because the game is only available on Xbox One, while Fortnite can also be played on PS4.

Monster Hunter World strong on PS4 and Xbox One – without microtransactions

The big winner in January is Monster Hunter World. The game debuted directly at rank 2 on the console list, showcasing its popularity and the great achievement Capcom has accomplished here.

The remarkable thing is that games relying on loot boxes or in-game purchases usually dominate digital revenues. Monster Hunter World comes almost entirely without such things – only a few cosmetics are sold. Later, Capcom plans to deliver free DLCs. The revenues here nearly exclusively result from the sale of the game.

The question will be whether Monster Hunter World can continue to generate as much revenue without microtransactions in the coming months to secure a place in the top 10.

Blow for Star Wars Battlefront 2, CoD 2 holds steady

Interestingly, Star Wars Battlefront 2 has completely fallen off the list, while it was still ranked 4th in the console charts in December. According to Electronic Arts, the game is supposed to be doing well after a rather disappointing start. Judging by the charts from January, however, interest seems to have declined somewhat.
On the other hand, Call of Duty WW2 continues to hold the top spot on consoles at number 1. The brand still has appeal. Activision has managed to keep players motivated over a longer period – until the successor arrives.

Interestingly, Overwatch seems to be standing out a bit. It can only be found at rank 10 on PC. Blizzard’s online shooter did not appear in the console charts anymore since December.

In mobile games, however, not much is happening. Basically, the same games are visible in the charts, just swapping places. There are no surprises here.

This is how it looked in the SuperData charts last month.

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Top players continue to use the overpowering double pump in Fortnite

Jürgen Horn 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4 & Xbox One) the combination of two pump shotguns was clearly too strong and got nerfed. However, apparently the “Double Pump Trick” still works with some skill.

In Fortnite: Battle Royale there was a simple and extremely effective trick: You equipped two of the commonly found pump shotguns and went hunting. The shotguns need to be reloaded after each shot, so the fire rate is low.

However, if you switched to the second weapon immediately after shooting, you could bypass the reload animation and deal a lot of damage very quickly.

To the dismay of the “Double Pump fans” and to the delight of their victims, this “feature” was nerfed in Fortnite with Update 3.0. Or was it?

The Rhythm of Death

Since Update 3.0 of Fortnite, you have to wait for the reload animation of the shotgun every time before you can shoot with another weapon. However, there seems to be a trick to shoot quickly with two shotguns anyway.

The YouTuber TSM Daequan demonstrated in a video how to apply the new trick:

You shoot the first shotgun
You switch to the second shotgun and as soon as the pumping sound occurs, you shoot again immediately
Then you can switch back to Weapon 1 without delay and shoot again immediately.

The trick this time is the rhythm. Whoever has it can still shoot quickly with their shotguns and deal massive damage. However, if you miss the timing, you have to start over and fire a shot with Weapon 1 and reload before continuing the chain.

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Is this an exploit?

To what extent this new double pump method is intended by the developers is currently being hotly debated. Some players think it is an exploit and that Epic Games will fix it soon anyway.

Other players say, “Hey, you need real skill for this now, before any noob could do it, now it’s a trick for real pros!” They think that the new trick will stay.

If the double pump trick has become too difficult for you, you can settle for other quick-shot methods.

Here you can read how to shoot quickly in Fortnite with weapon combinations despite the pump shotgun nerf!

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Monster Hunter World: How to Get Aloy’s Armor and Bow

Leya Jankowski 28. February 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

A special event quest is currently taking place in Monster Hunter World exclusively on PS4. Here you can obtain the armor and bow of Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn for your hunter. We will show you the stats of the equipment and what you need to do to get it.

Currently, you can receive Aloy from the game Horizon Zero Dawn as equipment for your hunter through the event quest “The Trial”. With the armor, the entire character transforms into Aloy regardless of gender. The event quest runs until March 15.

Since this is a full armor set, it also has its own statistics and values. The same applies to Aloy’s bow, which can also be earned through the event.

Below are the basic stats of the armor and the bow. Additionally, there is an overview of the materials you need to farm for armor and weapon.

Aloy’s Armor – Basic Values and Materials

Aloy’s armor comes only as a complete set. You cannot wear individual pieces like the head or legs. Here are the values:

Basic Armor Stats

This is the armor of Aloy without any upgrades.

Defense Status:
- Defense: 231
- Against Fire: 5
- Against Water: 5
- Against Thunder: 5
- Against Ice: 5
- Against Dragon: 5
Skills:
- Marathon Runner (Level 2)
- Throwing Capacity (Level 2)
- Camouflage (Level 2)
- Weakness Exploit (Level 1)
- Tracking (Level 1)
- Affinity Sliding (Level 1)
Set Bonus Skills:
- Adrenaline
- Limit Break

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Armor Materials

This is the material you need to forge the armor. Since it’s a complete set, you will forge the armor all at once and not the individual parts.

Required Materials:

Nora War Trophy x 4
Anjanath Pelt+ x 14
Anjanath Nose Bone+ x 6
Anjanath Gem + 1

Aloy’s War Bow – Basic Values and Materials

Aloy’s War Bow can be worn independently from the armor, as it is a standalone weapon. Here are the values of Aloy’s bow without any upgrades:

Basic Bow Stats

Rarity: 6
Attack Status:
- Attack: 192
- Sharpness: –
- Affinity: 30%
- Element: Thunder (240)
Slots: 1 x Level 3
Coatings:
- Close Range
- Paralysis
- Poison+
Augmentations: 3

Bow Materials

This is the raw material you need to forge Aloy’s bow.

Required Materials:
- Nora War Trophy x 2
- Anjanath Fang+ x 3
- Monster Sharp Bone x 5
- Anjanath Plate x 1

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Quick Tips for Upgrading Aloy’s Bow

It’s worth it to craft Aloy’s bow. It has good base stats and with the right upgrades, the bow can become a really strong companion. 30% affinity without improvement is already impressive. The base damage is also good.

Additionally, it has the hidden element of Thunder. You can choose whether you want to use Thunder or a non-elemental jewel.

Recommendations for Upgrades:

Critical Eye Level 7
Attack Boost Level 4 (or higher)

This way, you will achieve a permanent affinity of 95%. The level of affinity indicates the likelihood of landing a critical hit.

You can obtain Nora War Trophies through the event “The Trial”

To obtain Aloy’s armor and bow, you need to participate in the event “The Trial” . In the event, you will fight against a particularly large Anjanath. An ideal opportunity to earn a crown for a super rare trophy . Otherwise, it is just a normal Anjanath.

By completing the event, you will receive the “Nora War Trophy” as a reward, which you need to craft the armor. Observations suggest you receive 1-3 trophies per completed event quest. The amount seems to be random.

You also need to have at least Hunter Rank 11 to accept the quest. How to level up your hunter rank, we explain here.

In the video below, Charles shows you step by step how to obtain Aloy’s armor.

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To find out which events are currently available in Monster Hunter World, check here: The event quests in March for Monster Hunter World at a glance

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Destiny 2: Tips on how to achieve a score above 60,000 in the Twilight Strike

Tom Rothstein 28. February 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the goal is to achieve a score of over 60,000 in the new Nightfall strike. Here are tips on how to do it.

With update 1.1.3, the Nightfall in Destiny 2 has been fundamentally revised. Instead of a time limit and random modifiers, there are now strike scoring, prestige challenge cards, and special Nightfall emblems.

If you achieve certain score milestones, you will unlock badge variants, an aura, and a Vanguard token bonus. An important target value here is 60,000, which will be displayed on the badge. This activates the Nightfall aura and the token bonus:

Keep in mind that this target value of 60,000 has initially been set by Bungie, but could vary in the future. It is intended to be a global threshold that can be adjusted based on community scores.

How do you earn points in Nightfall scoring?

Regarding point gains, you need to know:

You earn points by getting kills.
You earn points by generating orbs of light.
The scoring is team-based and represents the sum of your individual performances. You should work together to increase your total score and not be upset if someone steals your kill.
There is a permanent point decay – the score “bleeds”.
After 15 minutes, you will only receive 50% of the point gains. After 18 minutes, you will no longer receive new points.
In the prestige Nightfall, you can use score modifiers (with the challenge card) to increase point gains.

Tips to boost your score

For many fireteams, it is a major challenge to exceed the threshold of 60,000. In the reddit forum, the user Bartman1919 provides tips on how to achieve this goal most easily. We complement his tips with additional advice.

Requirements for the tips:

You must be at Power Level 335.
You need to have a challenge card and play the prestige version of the Nightfall with it. You will receive the card after you have mastered the first Nightfall.

How to easily reach 60,000 points

Play the prestige Nightfall in a fireteam of three Guardians. The score reflects the sum of your performances, so three Guardians have a significantly easier time than one Guardian.
Don’t dawdle, but take down the enemies quickly. Remember the point decay!
If you are Power Level 335, a handicap of 14 on the challenge card should be the best. Because up to this value, the score modifier is quite high, but the damage reduction on the enemy is still manageable. Because from handicap 15 onwards, a red symbol will appear next to the health bars of the enemies, indicating that they are overpowered:

For explanation: The handicap on the card can be set between 0 and 40. At 40, the enemies are 40 power levels above you. The higher the handicap, the higher the score modifier. At the recommended 14, the modifier should be at x2.35.

Also, take a Hunter with Orpheus Rig with you – orbs of light give you valuable points.
With elemental modifiers on the card, damage dealt and received is increased by +25%. Bring appropriate weapons to defeat enemies faster.
In the current Nightfall, which has been active since February 27th, the Void damage modifier is recommended as only a few enemies use Void. Therefore, it would be best to take Void weapons and Void focuses, such as the Nightstalker or the Voidwalker Warlock with Devour.

Keep in mind that a handicap of 14 is not a prerequisite for 60,000 points. This value is merely meant to help fireteams that struggle with the 60,000 hurdle. Some users report that they managed to accumulate enough points with a handicap of 10 and even 7, but you will need to play extremely quickly and coordinated for that.

With the maximum handicap, scores beyond 100,000 are possible, as you can see in this video – however, this is likely only achievable by very few fireteams:

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How to register for the beta of Defiance 2050 now – PS4, Xbox, PC

Andreas Bertits 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

With Defiance 2050, Trion Worlds aims to re-launch the online shooter and essentially provide a kind of reboot of the game. A beta will start soon, and the sign-up for PS4, Xbox One, and PC is ongoing.

The online shooter Defiance was released in 2013 as an addition to the TV series of the same name. The series has since been canceled – and the shooter has also aged a bit. Although the game’s ratings on Steam are quite positive, the player count according to Steamcharts is currently hovering around 380 players simultaneously.

In response, developer Trion Worlds wants to take action and has announced a reboot with Defiance 2050, which modernizes the shooter from the ground up and brings it to PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The online shooter is being modernized

Defiance 2050 is set four years after the original game, so it is a sequel that also represents a modernization. The innovations of the reboot include:

Higher resolution textures
Higher resolutions
Larger battles
New class system
Itemization
Release for PS4 and Xbox One as well

Sign up for the beta

If you are interested in Defiance 2050, it is now possible to sign up for the beta. To do so, visit the game’s website and register there. Provide the desired platform, your age, and an email address. With a bit of luck, you will then gain access to the closed beta as soon as it starts. You can then get started and check out the new version.

There is currently no fixed date for the testing phase, but it is supposed to happen “soon”. Then you can get an insight into the many innovations that are meant to make Defiance 2050 a modern online shooter.

With Defiance 2050, Trion Worlds hopes to attract both former players and newcomers.

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Hardcore MMORPG Tale of Toast launched, has nothing to do with bread

Guddy Hoffmann-Schoenborn 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, the free-to-play MMO “Tale of Toast” has entered Early Access. What sounds like a toaster simulation like “I am Bread” is actually a hardcore open world MMO – that comes almost entirely without bread. We will show you what lies behind the cute chibi graphics.

The developer studio Toasty Leaf, consisting of just two people, wanted to create something they would enjoy playing themselves. To achieve this, they mixed elements from Runescape, World of Warcraft, Legend of Zelda, and Ragnarok Online, and packed their ideas into cute graphics. The result is an MMO that feels “old school” and whose graphics are at odds with the tough gameplay.

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Into the Open World!

In the open world of Astaria, you will explore the diverse areas, conquer dungeons together, and duel with other players in the open streets. Fights are, of course, to the death. And it’s intense: if you die, you lose (almost) all of your equipment and inventory right there – and the victorious opponent can gleefully collect it.

Other features of Tale of Toast include:

Hardcore Gameplay: It’s not meant to be a game for beginners, but aims to cater to experienced players with its complexity.
Classless Skills System: Want to be a spellcasting warrior? No problem: you can freely choose from a variety of skills upon leveling up.
PvP Focus: Outside of the starting zone, it’s all about combat. You must protect your life and your equipment!
Epic Questlines: They unlock more locations and features.
Professions: Alchemists, miners, skinners, and many more will enjoy the world.
Dungeons: Both instanced and open dungeons scale with the levels of the entering players. Moreover, they are regenerated each time to provide a fresh experience.

Where is the Toast, Anyway?

When asked where the namesake toast actually is, the developers responded under the trailer shown above with this gif.

So, we still don’t quite understand the title. But maybe a powerful toast bread boss will emerge someday, seeking revenge for all the toasted bread of Astaria? Who knows!

If you’re interested in the game, you can grab it for free on Steam. However, be prepared for server issues at the beginning: there were massive problems regarding that in the first few days.

Will you drop by there? Or have you already played it and can share your experiences?

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Ranged Paladin and Healing Mage – Brilliant WoW Concepts

Cortyn 28. February 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

For a long time, fans have wished for Blizzard to add further specializations for existing classes in World of Warcraft. As Blizzard takes its time with this, fans are taking matters into their own hands.

For World of Warcraft, fans continually desire numerous changes. For a long time, there has been a demand for additional specializations for classes, such as a Time Mage or a Necromancer Death Knight.

On Reddit, the user Waybye has taken the initiative and personally addressed the issue. He has taken many classes and given them fresh specializations, resulting in new playstyles. For his own creations, he developed unique spells and also noted rough design ideas.

We would like to briefly introduce some of these design ideas to you.

The Time Mage (Healer)

Mages can do all sorts of things in WoW – but healing is not one of them. But why not? With temporal magic, it could be easily explained how mages can turn back time to undo wounds. The particularly powerful abilities would be balanced by high mana costs, punishing “failed heals” and rewarding tactical approaches.

Example abilities:

Rewind: Sets the target’s health points to the highest value the character had in the last 3 seconds. Magical effects and curses cast during this time are also removed.
Time Shield: Envelopes the mage in a shield for 4 seconds. If the mage is still alive after 4 seconds, all damage taken during that time is healed.
Temporal Snapshot: Stores the current health points of the target. Cast the spell again within the next minute to reset the health points to the stored moment.

The Void Warlock (Tank)

Also quite cool is the idea of the warlock specializing in “Void.” This one overestimates himself and summons a powerful Voidwalker that takes control over the warlock!

The warlock then serves as the “pet” of the Voidwalker, which is instead controlled by the player and can fulfill the role of a tank. While the Voidwalker is directly controlled, the warlock uses abilities like Shadow Bolt, Corruption, and Life Drain. The Voidwalker can also draw health points from the warlock to heal itself.

Example abilities:

Dark Star – Singularity: Summons a singularity at the target location that pulls all enemies within a 10-meter radius for 8 seconds. After 8 seconds, the singularity explodes and deals shadow damage.
Life Line: Sacrifices 20% of the warlock’s health points to heal the Voidwalker by double that amount over 6 seconds. If the warlock dies, they are resurrected after 30 seconds.
Dark Star – Circumference: Summons a Dark Star that circles the caster for 10 seconds, dealing damage to all enemies it touches.

Justice Paladin (Ranged DPS)

The 4th specialization of paladins is designed for ranged combat and aims to be a mix of the classic “Vampire Hunter” and Crusaders from the real world. The class mainly uses the Crusader Shot, which has limited ammunition and must be allocated appropriately. Additionally, the Justice Paladin also uses mana and Holy Power as resources.

Example abilities:

Silver Bullets: The next 3 Crusader Shots deal additional holy damage. Each shot deals 50% more damage than the previous one. Critical hits from other abilities reduce the cooldown of Silver Bullets by 3 seconds.
“Holy Hand” Grenade: Throws a grenade at the target location, which explodes and deals holy damage. The area is sanctified and causes additional damage to all enemies in the target area over 12 seconds.
Sinner Seeker: Consumes all Holy energy to fire a projectile of light at the target. If the target dies from the projectile, it seeks another target within 10 meters.

On Reddit, Waybye’s ideas garnered significant acclaim, with the corresponding post receiving several thousand upvotes within just a few hours.

Waybye has created even more specializations, such as the Apothecary Rogue (Healer), the Necromancer Death Knight (Ranged DPS), the Void Seeker Monk (Ranged DPS), and the Guardian Shaman (Tank). To view these concepts, click the images below to enlarge them.

Cortyn says: I particularly find the concept of the Void Warlock, who is overwhelmed by his servant, brilliant. I would love to play such a tank specialization. It would be fresh air and a cool new aspect in the fantasy of warlocks. If it were up to me, Blizzard should implement this soon or at least experiment with it!

What do you think of these new specializations? Should Blizzard consider this? Or are they too far-fetched, and do the classes not need any further specs?

We have explained how classes really change in Battle for Azeroth in this article.

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PUBG update fixes loading screen issue, leaderboard reset

Patrick Freese 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The new update of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is supposed to address an issue with the loading screen. Players are now entering the new season.

Last night from February 27th to 28th, PUBG was unavailable during maintenance. A new patch is now available for PC players to download. This update is meant to fix an annoying bug that prevented players from playing.

PUBG Update from February 28th

The new update is only a few MB in size, making it quick to download. According to PUBG support, the patch is intended to resolve the issue of endless loading screens. This problem had been present in the game for a while and occasionally caused players to be kicked from matches or unable to join them at all.

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New season started

The rankings of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds were reset last night from February 26th to 27th. After the maintenance of the new update was completed, the new ranked season of the battle royale shooter commenced today on February 28th.

Now you can compete for the top spots on the leaderboards again and measure yourself against other chicken dinner hunters. At the end of March, the leaderboard will likely be reset again so that the showdown can begin anew.

PUBG not starting – Update issues

Since this new update, some players have been experiencing issues logging into the game. Even in our comments, players are reporting that after the update, another update is required for them to be able to play PUBG.

A guaranteed solution for these issues is currently unknown. Some players found that verifying the game files for errors helped. This is a feature provided by Steam.

Check PUBG for errors on Steam

Go to your game library in Steam
Right-click on PUBG and select Properties
Under the “Local Files” tab, there is an option to “Verify integrity of game files”
This process may take some time

The developers of PUBG are also looking for the issue.

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Free2Play-MMORPG Neverwinter öffnet die Pforten zur Lost City of Omu

Andreas Bertits 28. February 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The Free2Play MMORPG Neverwinter has received a major content update. Now on PC, it’s time to explore the “Lost City of Omu”!

The adventures in the jungles of Chult continue. This time, your journey leads you to the lost city of Omu. Here, you hope to stop Acererak’s death curse, which threatens not only the city of Neverwinter. Many new challenges await you, including the Undercity with its labyrinthine tunnels, where dangerous monsters lie in wait, but you can also find powerful loot.

Many innovations await you

Look forward to these new features in Lost City of Omu:

Campaign Update: Jungle of Chult – The adventures continue as you explore the lost city of Omu to stop Acererak’s death curse
New Trial: Womb of the God of Death – This trial leads you into the depths of the Tomb of the Nine Gods. There, ten players must face Acererak’s abhorrent creature
Quality of Life improvements and bug fixes – A ton of bug fixes are coming to the game and with the “Protect Item” feature, you prevent certain items from being accidentally deleted, sold, or consumed. And in the new fashion bag, you can now store your fashion items
New recipes for Master Professions – A new quest rewards you with volumes IV and V of your recipe books as loot
Improvement of the player experience at levels 60-70 – Gameplay at higher levels now runs more smoothly
Expansion of presets – Presets now consider summoned companions and their equipment as well as your mounts and insignias

The Lost City of Omu update is now available for the PC version of Neverwinter. Those playing the MMORPG on Xbox One or PS4 will have to wait a little longer.

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