Transmog fans rejoice! WoW gets a legacy loot system

Collectors in Azeroth are happy. Those who enjoy collecting transmogifications will be able to pursue their passion again with WoW: Battle for Azeroth.

Since patch 7.3.5 of World of Warcraft the entire world scales with the player’s level. This also applies to dungeons, where the rules of “Personal Loot” have been in effect since then, meaning: Each player receives individual rewards, but only items that their character can use.

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However, the “Personal Loot” system also brought some problems, especially for gear collectors. With Personal Loot, a player can only receive items that are useful for their own class. Mages, for example, can only find cloaks that have intellect, while rogues can only acquire leather armor that has agility as a stat. However, if the mage wants to have the nice cloak with agility as a look (which they could at least equip), they cannot obtain it.

Legacy Loot System for Old Content

Blizzard has heard the players’ criticism and promised to introduce a “Legacy Loot System” with Battle for Azeroth. This means that loot in dungeons and raids will be distributed differently when the content is trivial for the respective character – that is, at least one expansion behind. Specifically, the following changes are expected:

  • The number of items that can drop from a boss is as high as if you were present with a full group.
  • For raids with flexible sizes (like LFR), there will be as many items as if you were present with 20 players.
  • All items on the loot list have a chance to drop from the boss, not just items for your own specialization.
  • If you are with multiple players in the group, the loot will be divided but will be tradeable. For example: If you defeat a boss with two players and 4 items drop, each player receives 2 items, which can be traded.
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The change is expected to go live with Battle for Azeroth, likely with the major pre-patch 8.0, which will probably go live in late summer 2018. Until then, collecting transmog gear unfortunately remains a struggle.

Are you looking forward to being able to collect transmogs more effectively soon? Or is the change coming too late?


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Special Destiny 2 PS4 Controller bundled with Destiny 2 – Offers at MediaMarkt

MediaMarkt is once again hosting its “Treat Yourself Tuesday” and in addition to some games for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, you can get the Destiny 2 PS4 controller at a discount.

The PS4 Wireless Controller V2 is certainly one of the best controllers. The improved version compared to the first PS4 controller feels even more grippy, and the revised analog sticks are also a plus. If you want a controller in a special design now, then today is your opportunity.

MediaMarkt offers the PS4 Controller in a special Destiny 2 design. Additionally, there is also Destiny 2 itself. The bundle costs you a total of 79 euros. Besides this variant, there is also a controller in Gran Turismo Sport design with the matching Gran Turismo Sport.

PS4 Controller +
Destiny 2 for €79

PS4 Controller + GT Sport for €79

In addition, you will find further games in the offers, as well as some PCs from MSI and selected film collections.

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This week, 2 new PS4 games are worth considering

Some interesting games for PlayStation 4 will be released in the PS Store this week between February 19 and February 25. Two new releases are worth a closer look – as they might be worth your time.

The PlayStation Store is expanding its offerings this week with a host of new games and additional content. Two interesting PS4 games with multiplayer elements are Konami’s “Metal Gear Survive” on February 22 and “Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet” from Bandai Namco Entertainment on February 23.

What kind of games are these? Who are they worthwhile for?

What is Metal Gear Survive?

“Metal Gear Survive” is a third-person co-op shooter with survival elements. The online game follows seamlessly from the destruction of Mother Base in “Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes.” Through a dimensional portal, Big Boss’s Militaires Sans Frontières enter an alternate reality where their survival skills are put to the test against hordes of zombies.

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The similarities with “Metal Gear Solid 5” are relatively minor. Apart from the setting in the “Metal Gear” universe that ties to “Phantom Pain” and a similar open world, “Metal Gear Survive” takes its own gaming path:

  • Metal Gear Survive has a purely solo campaign. Although there is a co-op multiplayer mode for up to four players outside these missions, PvP features like in “Phantom Pain” are missing.
  • The game is heavily influenced by survival aspects. Characters experience hunger, need to gather food, and cook meat to protect themselves from diseases. While you are outside the base searching for important items or battling enemies, you will encounter toxic clouds. For such situations, there is a mask with a limited oxygen tank. If you run out of air, you must return to the base.
  • Another core element of the game is the crafting system. In “Metal Gear Survive,” you can gather various resources. From these, you can craft a variety of weapons or invest resources in the construction and defense of your own base. You can upgrade it with resources or equip it with powerful weapons.
  • RPG elements are also present. The zombies leave behind something called “Kuban Energy,” which you can use to unlock new attributes or abilities for your character at your discretion.
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It could be something for you if:

You generally enjoy the survival genre. Because if you exclude the “Metal Gear” addition from the title of the game, “Metal Gear Survive” reveals itself as a quite attractive representative of the genre for survival fans – especially since there aren’t many survival games on the market for PS4 and Xbox One. “Metal Gear Survive” can fill this gap. But also those who enjoyed exploring the world in “Metal Gear Solid 5,” liked to explore and collect, and always wanted to build a camp with friends can do this in “Metal Gear Survive.”

Better to steer clear if:

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You are die-hard fans of the “Metal Gear Solid” series and expect exciting adventures around Solid Snake. This game was definitely not developed for that audience! Those expecting a deep military plot full of intrigue and exciting twists will likely not really get what they hoped for with “Metal Gear Survive.” Also, players who cannot get into the survival genre should rather avoid this title.

Current sentiment:

Right now, “Metal Gear Survive” is a contentious topic – it has caused heated discussions and controversial debates in the gaming community long before its release.

It is the first game in the “Metal Gear” series created without the legendary creator Hideo Kojima. This does not sit well with many players and fans of the series. They fear that “Metal Gear Survive” will turn into a soulless cash grab by Konami. The good name of the Metal Gear series is thus being wasted to market a silly zombie shooting game.

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Others, however, say that “Metal Gear Survive” is a solid and quite fun representative of the survival genre, emphasizing that it is only the game name that led to this whole controversy and not the actual quality of the game. Had the game been given a different name that omitted the “Metal Gear” addition, the criticism might not have been so severe.

What you should know before buying Metal Gear Survive

This discussion has already been dividing the community for quite some time. However, a positive aspect might be a statement from the MGS producers. They have now stated that the game will not contain microtransactions, loot boxes, or P2W features.

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What is Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet?

“Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet” is a “shooter RPG” and is based on the second season of the popular anime series “Sword Art Online.” Players find themselves in the virtual world of Gun Gale Online – basically a “game within a game”. Primarily, a lot of shooting happens in Gun Gale Online, as the name suggests, with all kinds of weapons, from sniper rifles to small pistols or machine guns. If desired, players can also opt for melee weapons and, like in the anime, face a special challenge.

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Primarily, “Fatal Bullet” is a single-player game that tells an exciting story in the Sword Art Online universe. But multiplayer fans should also find something to enjoy, as there are PvP battles between teams and co-op missions against particularly tough bosses.

It is ideal for you if:

You loved the second season of “Sword Art Online” and want to spend more time in the world of Gun Gale Online, which was only partially presented in the anime. Additionally, those who have already played the JRPGs that are part of SAO will likely also enjoy this game.

Besides that, the game is also recommended for all fans of “light” shooters with many story elements. It suits both as a solo activity for an extensive gaming evening or as a co-op variant with some friends in PvP and PvE.

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Better to steer clear if:

You are expecting a complete MMO in the style of the anime “Sword Art Online”. “Fatal Bullet” is still, at its core, a single-player title, even if there is plenty of multiplayer action. However, the title is not a “real” MMO.

Furthermore, the game is not for those who cannot get into a typically Japanese setting and dislike the “cliché drama” or big-eyed aesthetics of anime.

Anime polarizes – and Fatal Bullet is no exception.

Current sentiment:

The predecessor “Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization” received quite good reviews from players, so a fan base has already gathered around the release. However, this also places high expectations on “Fatal Bullet.” Many fans also hope that the multiplayer part of “Fatal Bullet” can provide long-term motivation. Additionally, the graphics, which did not do justice to their time, were a major point of criticism – at least from the first impression, improvements have been made in all areas. The anticipation outweighs the doubts among fans.

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You can also look forward to the coming weeks, as PlayStation Plus members might expect the best lineup since the start of PS Plus in March 2018.

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New tank MMO Armored Warfare released for the PS4!

The Free2Play military MMO Armored Warfare by My.com is finally available on PlayStation 4. From now on, you can engage in action-packed tank battles with modern tanks on PS4.

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Armored Warfare is a tank MMO in the style of World of Tanks. However, where the research tree in Wargaming’s tank frenzy ends, it begins in Armored Warfare! Here, you play modern tanks ranging from the Cold War era to highly advanced steel behemoths.

Therefore, in Armored Warfare, you will find brand new tanks like the Russian Armata or the latest version of the German Leopard II. In addition to PvP battles, there are also PvE missions and scenarios where you compete against AI and human opponents.

No PS Plus subscription required

Armored Warfare was previously only available for PC, but starting February 20th, the modern tank hunt is also available for PlayStation 4. The game is completely free to play. No PS Plus subscription is required.

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Those who still take on a Plus subscription can download a special free package from the PlayStation Store to ease their start. The package includes:

  • A unique LAV-150 90 vehicle in a PlayStation pattern
  • One day of Premium gameplay
  • 500,000 in-game currency
  • 500 Gold
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Additionally, you will have the opportunity to rent a series of exclusive vehicles for three days.


Armored Warfare was also released on PC via Steam at the end of 2017.

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New ping matchmaking in PUBG could solve the China cheater problem!

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One) will soon receive a new matchmaking system based on PINGs. This aims to group players with similarly good or bad connections together. It could also address the issue of cheating Chinese players – even without the regional lock.

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In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, up to 100 players compete for victory at once. However, worse than a nasty sniper on a camping trip are players with poor ping. Their bad connection makes the game much worse for everyone else.

But a new matchmaking system will soon provide a remedy!

New matchmaking in the testing phase

In the coming days, the developers of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds plan to test a new matchmaking system.

The brilliant and simple idea: players with similar ping values are grouped together in the same matches. This means that only players with good ping will play against others with optimal values.

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Those with a poor ping will only play with gamers who are similarly underperforming. This leads to better performance for everyone. However, the new matchmaking could also resolve another, much more serious issue in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

Chinese players only among themselves?

Notoriously high pings are not just an issue for those with dial-up modems. Many players from far-flung regions often have bad pings when they play on servers here. This applies, among others, to Chinese players who play on servers in Europe or the USA.

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Especially players from China have a bad reputation among the rest of the PUBG community, as a large portion of cheaters in PUBG are said to come from the Middle Kingdom. Frustrated gamers have long been demanding a ban on the China region from other PUBG servers.

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However, PUBG head Brendan Greene has never wanted to handle it that way. After all, they don’t want to punish an entire nation for the misdeeds of a few countrymen. However, with the ping matchmaking, no Chinese player would be excluded due to their nationality. They would simply be placed in matches with other Chinese players.

The new system will soon be tested. If it is successful, PUBG could soon be fairer and smoother.

Performance improvements on the test server

Currently, developers are testing further methods on the test server to improve the game. Two methods are particularly interesting and could make a significant impact if they were implemented on the live servers:

  • Not all 100 players will be shown in the plane at the start of the game anymore. Only when someone jumps out will they be visible in the game. This should improve performance.
  • The reporting function from replay videos is being improved. Developers can now view a one-minute video of the incident reported. This should help in better identifying cheaters.
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Why are cheats so prevalent in China? We have an explanation attempt.

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Xbox Games with Gold in March 2018 – The free games

The games for Games with Gold in March 2018 have now been announced. Also included is the “other” first-person shooter Superhot, which is considered a hidden gem. Here we present the free games for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

In March, users of the “Games with Gold” service have four free games to choose from. This time, the collection ranges from the Disney game to crazy first-person shooters to the puzzle where you must save your uncle. As usual, two of the four games are available for Xbox One and two for Xbox 360. Thanks to backward compatibility, the 360 games can also be played on the Xbox One console.

Games with Gold March 2018 – Free Games for Xbox One and Xbox 360

The following two games are available to you in March 2018 on Xbox One:

  • Trials of the Blood Dragon – Available from March 1 to March 30: In this game, you take on the role of the children of the legendary Rex Power Colt as they enter the fourth Vietnam War to save the world. In this singleplayer, you will face challenges that test your skill with precise trials. Your story travels through Vietnam, Tokyo, and even into space. Oh yes, hell is also waiting for you.
  • Superhot – Available from March 16 to April 15: Superhot is designed in a minimalist style. In this first-person shooter, time only moves when you move. With clever tactics, you take away enemies’ weapons and shoot them with them. So plan your strategy well and don’t move too much. This singleplayer stands out from the crowd and gives you a new gaming experience. With 83% on Metacritic, Superhot is a critic’s favorite.
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On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One), there are the following two games available in March 2018:

  • Brave: The Video Game – Available from March 1 to March 15: In this Disney fantasy game, you take on the role of Princess Merida as you fight through the landscape of a mysterious Scotland. With your bow, you combat enemies and solve quests to break a curse that lies on your family. The game is also available in co-op with split-screen, where additional characters are available to you.
  • Quantum Conundrum – Available from March 16 to March 31: Are you ready to use the interdimensional jump device to solve puzzles? In Quantum Conundrum, one of your tasks is to jump between dimensions with this device and solve problems. Unfortunately, this is only possible in singleplayer – there is no multiplayer mode.
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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on February 20th – Nightfall Strike, Team Battle

In Destiny 2 today, on February 20th, is the Weekly Reset. With the weekly reset, the Crimson Week comes to an end, but it continues seamlessly with the next  event – the fourth group battle begins! But also further new activities, like the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint, are now also live. 

In the world of Destiny 2, a new week begins today at 6 PM. The Crimson Week is now over, after a week of festivities of love and brief couple skirmishes in the Crucible, the flowers and all the festive decorations must make way for the proud banners of the factions. The Dead Orbit, New Monarch, and the Future War Cult call you to arms again, so that you stand up for their interests once more. The Faction Rally is live!

Let’s see what else this week brings.

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Nightfall starting from February 20th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

This week is the Nightfall “The Twisted Spire”.

The modifiers:

  • Time Loop – Rings: Pass through Vex time gates to extend the mission timer.
  • Momentum: Health and shield regeneration stop when you are not moving. Sprint to accelerate regeneration.

The challenges:

  • Complete the Nightfall with at least 5 minutes remaining.
  • Complete the Nightfall with fewer than 3 deaths.
  • Don’t let your fireteam get hit by Protheon’s flaming ground attack before defeating him.
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Flashpoint, Raid Challenge, Treasure Maps, Meditations

The Flashpoint is on Mercury this week. There, you need to master public events.

Cayde-6 has Mercury treasure maps ready for you.

The Raid Challenge is this time in the Circus.

Ikora Rey offers meditations for the missions “Unbroken,” “Theft,” and “Captured.”

The Eververse Highlights

Tess Everis is currently selling the Omega Mechanos class item for 800 Glimmer. If you still need this in your collection, you now have another chance to complete it.

The emotes you can buy for Glimmer are “Stand Up” and “Disco Dance.”

The Exotics are “Caber’s Glass Aegis” (ship) and ornaments for the Rat King and the MIDA Multi-Tool.


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LoL: Kai’Sa is the new champion in League of Legends – Abilities

The new League of Legends (LoL) champion “Kai’Sa” has now been presented by Riot along with her abilities. Are you ready for the risky gameplay of the new LoL champ?

The developers have already shared a few details about the “new champion” ahead of time. The play style of the new LoL champ is said to be very risky but also offers substantial rewards. Now they are presenting Kai’Sa in more detail and showing what abilities she possesses and how she becomes invisible.

Apparently, it was Riot’s partner in Southeast Asia, Garena, who revealed the new champ Kai’Sa. However, the official presentation of what is now the 140th champion in LoL is finally here.

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Kai’Sa’s Abilities – What can the new champion do in League of Legends?

  • Passive – Second Skin
  • Kai’Sa’s passive is made up of two parts
    • Caustic Wounds adds plasma stacks on normal attacks. Once a certain value of these plasma stacks is reached, bonus damage is added based on the target’s lost health. Immobilizing attacks from nearby allies also increase the plasma stacks.
    • Living Weapon allows Kai’Sa to adapt to her preferred attack style. Her abilities evolve based on permanent stats (AD, attack speed, AP) that are increased through items from the shop and through leveling up.
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  • Q – Ithacan Rain
    • Kai’Sa fires a volley of projectiles that are evenly distributed among nearby enemies. Multiple hits on the same target deal slightly less damage.
    • Living Weapon: With enough bonus attack damage (AD), Ithacan Rain fires significantly more projectiles.
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  • W – Void Seeker
    • Kai’Sa fires a beam of void energy that reveals the first enemy hit, deals magic damage, and adds plasma stacks.
    • Living Weapon: With enough bonus ability power, Void Seeker deals more damage and reduces its cooldown on champion hits.
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  • E – Supercharger
    • Kai’Sa charges up and increases her movement speed. However, she loses her ability to attack during this time. Once charged, she brings out her big weapons that increase her attack speed for a few seconds. Normal attacks reduce the cooldown of Supercharger.
    • Living Weapon: With enough bonus attack speed, Supercharger makes Kai’Sa completely invisible during the charging time.
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  • R – Killer Instinct
    • Kai’Sa sprints at extreme speed to a location next to an enemy champion marked by plasma. She gains a damage-absorbing shield during this attack. This ability has a long range.
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How to play with Kai’Sa, the new champ in LoL?

During your matches, you should always be on the lookout for enemies moving alone on the map. But also pay attention to your allies. If they are in combat and can immobilize enemies with attacks, plasma stacks are generated.

Thanks to the Living Weapon upgrades, there are power spikes that you should take advantage of.

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Here the developers already talked before the release of Kai’Sa about what to expect from this champion.

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The Level 40 Hardcore Club of Pokémon GO – Can you keep up?

In this Level 40 Club, the elite of Pokémon GO apparently come together. Those who meet the admission requirements can compete with other hardcore trainers in leaderboards.

Trainers in the Pokémon GO community often ask how to proceed after reaching the current maximum level of 40. One option for further motivation is this “Level 40 Club” on Facebook, which apparently only passionate trainers can join.

However, not just any trainer who has reached level 40 in the game can join. First, there’s an admission test where you need to earn points.

No points, no entry

As PokémonGOHub reports, you need to prove yourself worthy of membership first. If you manage to reach 350 KP points in the entry calculator, you qualify for membership in the Level 40 Club. After that, the verification process begins. The KP points are a method for the club to determine how high the total achievements of the respective Pokémon GO trainer are.

How is the score calculated?

Pokémon GO Level 40 Club

First, you fill out a survey document. It explains that you must score at least 350 points in the survey, which can be collected in various categories. These categories include:

  • Collected experience points
  • Jogger medal
  • Number of gold arena medals
  • etc.

Your collected points in the various categories will then be compared with those of trainers who are already in the club. Based on the score, it will be decided whether you are ready for this Level 40 Club. You can find the calculator for your score here. Just click on “Create a copy” and fill in your respective values under the hashtag.

This club is meant to gather only the best trainers. They can then participate in various events and have new opportunities at the high level to stay motivated.

Pokémon GO Level 40 Club

The community of this Facebook club undertakes activities around Pokémon GO together:

  • In monthly changing leaderboards, the top trainers are listed with their maximum KP points
  • The group researches together how different play styles lead to experience gain
  • Solo players can compete in a special leaderboard with other solo trainers and compare raids they completed alone
Pokémon GO Level 40 Club Ranking January

Here you see the ranking for January 2018, sorted by the KP point system of the club

For trainers looking for further challenges in Pokémon GO after reaching level 40, this club could be a good choice. Collected shinies also count towards the points, but Niantic is stingy with them in Pokémon GO – What do you think?

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Dataminers find clues about new class in The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online will receive a new chapter expansion and 2 DLCs in 2018. However, many questions remain unanswered: Where will the journey lead, and is there a new class? A data miner may have found answers to these questions!

The Elder Scrolls Online is growing larger every year. Fans expect four major updates annually, one of which is said to even be a chapter expansion similar to Morrowind from 2017.

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However, the developers remain silent about the details of these expansions. Fortunately for the curious and unfortunately for the developers, there are data miners who are rummaging through the code. By now, they claim to have found hints of new locations, creatures, and even a possible new class.

But be careful! If you want to be surprised, you should not read on now! Also, all data mining hints should always be viewed with skepticism. It could all turn out differently.

Is it going to Summerset?

According to the information from data mining, this time it will head southwest of Tamriel to the Summerset Isles. There live the arrogant High Elves, and actually, the area is forbidden for non-Elves. Only the already known island of Auridon has been accessible so far.

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Only a recently issued decree by Queen Ayrenn opened the islands to foreigners. Various hints from the story of the current chapter and DLC quests also point to the Summerset Isles as a new location.

Is it bigger than Morrowind?

Numerous files point to the Summerset Isles. There are said to be loading screens with clear names and a lot of graphics in the code. A new music piece reminiscent of the previous soundtracks for the nearby island Auridon has also been discovered.

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Moreover, the new area is said to be quite large. According to the data mining, it is likely to have 144 map cells. In comparison: Vvardenfell from the Morrowind chapter had only 81 cells!

Death to the disgusting slug people!

Another hint of the Summerset Isles are files describing a specific creature. We are talking about the “Sload”. They are slug-like disgusting creatures with a penchant for necromancy. In the past, they caused a lot of trouble for the High Elves and are now considered exterminated.

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According to the data mining files, they are expected to play an important role as enemies. Perhaps even the notorious Sload necromancer N’Gasta will appear again. You already fought him in The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard.

ESO takes place before Redguard. N’Gasta is said to have been a follower of the worm cult leader Mannimarco from The Elder Scrolls Online.

Is the great story DLC going to the realm of the Daedra?

The necro-slug N’Gasta is also said to be a servant of the Daedric Prince Clavicus Vile. And he is, along with Nocturnal and Mephala, part of the “Daedric Triad”, who have appeared as opponents in previous ESO quests.

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According to some further hints, the Daedric Princess Mephala is set to play an important role in the Summerset quest. As with Morrowind and the Clockwork City, it could lead to her dark spider realm at the end of the story.

The Clockwork City in Morrowind then appeared in even more detail as the major story location of the Clockwork City DLC. Something similar is also conceivable for Mephala’s realm. Then Mephala’s Daedric realm would be the setting for an upcoming story DLC.

Will there be a new class and spell crafting?

Numerous hints about the “Psijic Order” have been discovered in the code. These are mysterious monks who, among other things, master time magic. And indeed, there are further indications of special skills of these mystics. So it may be the case that:

  • The Psijic mystic will become a new class with unique skills and abilities
  • The Psijic Order represents a new faction like the Thieves Guild or the Dark Brotherhood. You can then unlock skills there.
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The abilities of the Psijic are supposed to revolve around time manipulation. A skill that – similar to Tracer in Overwatch – can briefly rewind time, heal the caster, remove effects, and possibly reset cooldowns could be conceivable.

Finally, will there be spell crafting?

Furthermore, data miners have still been searching for hints on the long-awaited spell crafting. The feature to create your own spells has been mentioned repeatedly by the developers for years. In the meantime, there are a few further hints like a spell book stand for a suitable “spell crafting workshop”.

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In addition to spell crafting, there should finally be the possibility to create jewelry with significant bonuses.

The detailed explanations from the data miners can be found in these three blog entries on the “Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages”:

The community is reacting positively to the information from the data mining. Especially the anticipated spell crafting and the possible new class of the Psijic mystic are eagerly awaited.


Read here everything about the DLC Dragon Bones and the Update 17 for The Elder Scrolls Online.

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Warframe Guide: How to Defeat the Eidolons Gantulyst and Hydrolyst

In Warframe, the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst are powerful Eidolon beasts that roam the plains at night. They behave like raid bosses with phases and specific attack patterns. In this guide, you will receive tips, among other things, on the right Warframes and weapons to bring the giants to their knees.

This guide has been created in collaboration with the largest German Warframe Discord “Warframe GER” and was created by the official Lotus guide Vanthenos. Lotus guides are developer-authorized players who help others, so somewhat certified Warframe experts.

Who are the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst?

According to legends, two more Eidolons fell onto the plains of Eidolon decades ago and have been slumbering since. Even larger and more terrifying than the known Teralyst, they have sparked the interest of some Tenno and Eidolon hunters to prove their skills. They now roam through the night, looking for the Shrine of Eidolon to summon these creatures.

  • It is said that the Gantulyst carries a gigantic rock on his arm and emits powerful beams of Sentient energy. To win his favor, the Ostron built a shrine in his honor.
  • The Hydrolyst is said, according to Ostron tales, to be the harbinger of an impending natural disaster. A biting odor is said to precede the arrival of the toxic Eidolon.
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The Gantulyst, as he wanders through the plains of Eidolon.

Don’t rush the fight – First learn to kill the Teralyst

Are you already experienced Eidolon hunters looking to take on a new challenge? Only those who can defeat the Teralyst should face the new Eidolons.

The Gantulyst and Hydrolyst are significantly stronger than the first Eidolon! Good equipment and teamwork are more than helpful.

Don’t know yet how to take down the Teralyst? Don’t worry, we have a guide: How to kill the giant Eidolon Teralysts in the Plains – With this guide, you will learn how to basically approach an Eidolon and what you need to pay attention to.

Are you ready? Choose your Warframes and weapons!

Only those who are well-equipped will be able to hunt and bring down all 3 Eidolons in one night. The following listing should help you with your selection. In general, what works for the Teralyst is also suitable for the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst.

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Work as a team – These Warframes are suitable for Eidolon hunting

Good teamwork is crucial for success in Eidolon hunting. These Warframes are recommended for team composition:

  • Chroma: Is still one of the best damage dealers, even after his last change. Thanks to his high armor, he is nearly invulnerable. The fact that his “Vex Armor” is now shared among allies only makes him better.
  • Harrow: His job is to protect the team from damage and magnetic waves, and to increase the critical chance of his allies affected by his ability Covenant.
  • Volt: Volt’s “Electric Shields” double the critical damage of the booster and provide a good buff to weapons. The “Shock Trooper” augment is also a good buff for the group.
  • Trinity: She has one of the most demanding jobs. Her task is to heal the group, as well as to fetch and keep the decoys alive.
  • Oberon: Can also be very useful and replace Harrow, as he also protects the group from dying.
  • Rhino: His “Roar” is a good damage buff for the team.

Choose the right weapon – Radiation is important

The faster you can destroy the weak points (Synovia) of the Eidolons, the better.

For the weapons, the same applies as for the Teralyst:

  • Pay attention to your damage type – Radiation!
  • All sniper rifles are well-suited to turn the fight in your favor. However, there are also some secondary weapons that you can use to quickly take the Eidolons down.

Don’t underestimate the schools and power of the Operator!

By unlocking the individual focus schools, you can grow your Operator into a strong fighter. Especially the combination of the passive, unbound abilities gives you a decisive advantage in the fight against the gigantic creatures

Likewise, individual abilities of the different schools can be very helpful:

  • Madurai with the Void Strike provides increased damage for the next 8 attacks
  • Unairu with the Unairu Illusion can provide you and your allies with a damage buff of 100%
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The right amp makes a lot of noise…

… in this case, rather damage. Amps are special weapons for the Operator that enhance the Void powers. I have put together an amp for Eidolon hunting made of:

  • Granmu Prisma – has a high chance to deal critical hits
  • Pencha Scaffold – with charged shot and high damage values
  • Lohrin Rail – to increase the chance of critical hits and the increased chance of triggering a status
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Kavats, your friend and buffer

Do you still not have enough critical damage? Then take a Kavat for reinforcement. An Adarza gives a 60% chance of critical hits every 20 seconds for 10 seconds. This can greatly boost your weapons.

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Wow, well prepared! We want to fight – Here’s how to find the Eidolons

So, off to the plains and let the hunt begin, but how do I find the new Eidolons?

You can accept the contract for Eidolon hunting from Konzu. You have the following options:

  • As before, you can join a random group or …
  • assemble a group beforehand and enter the plains at night.
  • A new matchmaking has been added. This provides the option to join a randomly assembled group with the same interests. Here you can choose whether you want to defeat ONLY the Teralyst or if you want to face the fight against all three Eidolons.

The Eidolons only appear at night, so you should keep an eye on the day-night cycle.

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An old acquaintance – Get the shiny Eidolon shard from Teralyst

After you’ve chosen one of the options, set off and take down the Teralyst first. It is essential that you obtain the shiny Eidolon shard from him. Then you must quickly go to the Great Lake Gara Toht Lake and find the “Shrine of Eidolon”.

The shiny Eidolon shards must now be sacrificed to the shrine. Only when everyone has sacrificed their shard does the Gantulyst appear – literally.

The lower image shows the “Shrine of Eidolon”. Here, everyone in the group must sacrifice the Eidolon shard.

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Only then will the Gantulyst rise from the depths of the Gara Toht Lake:

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Gantulyst: Bigger, faster, stronger – A tremendous battle

The battle against Gantulyst and later the Hydrolyst will demand a lot from you. These gigantic monsters are larger, faster, and stronger than the Teralyst.

The biggest difference from the Teralyst is that the Gantulyst has over 6 weak points (Synovia). Thus, you will need 3 decoys to eventually extract the Eidolon shards from them. The Synovia are located on the shoulder blades, arms, and knees. Each Eidolon decoy is needed for 2 Synovia.

After you have extracted the Eidolon shards from him, you must bring them back to Gara Tot Lake to summon the Hydrolyst.

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Hydrolyst – Requires radiant Eidolon shard

Once the Gantulyst is defeated, you return to the “Shrine of Eidolon” to sacrifice the radiant Eidolon shard.

The Hydrolyst will rise from the depths of the lake and give you a battle like you have never experienced before. Be prepared for a storm of effects and a fight that demands all your skill. “Blinded by the Light” would be a fitting song here.

As with the Hydrolyst, he also has 6 weak points (Synovia) and you need 3 decoys for him. The Synovia are also located on the shoulder blades, arms, and knees.

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Rewards: These are the rewards you get for killing the 3 Eidolons

As conquerors of the 3 Eidolons, you will go home with outstanding treasures.

In addition to the previous Teralyst loot, you will receive:

  • Shiny and radiant Eidolon shards – transformed into focus points, they help to upgrade the focus schools
  • Riven Transmuters – 4 random Riven mods will be transmuted into a new unopened Riven mod
  • Articula – small action figures that can be placed as decorations in your personal quarters
  • Event Mods – the 120% impact, puncture, and slash mods from previous events
  • Arcane Enhancements – were previously only available from the abolished raids/trials. Arcanes are special upgrade components for equipment

These rewards are truly worth the fight!

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Vanthenos says: The new Eidolons are the content you wish for!

  • Challenging
  • Not too hard and not too easy
  • Very cool fights with lots of effects
  • Rewards that are impressive

Don’t be discouraged if the first runs are not successful. Once you are more familiar, 1-2 runs should also be easily doable in a public group. More than 3-4 runs per night will then be quite tough, even in a fixed team.

How the epic battles with the new Eidolons feel can be read here: New Eidolons in Warframe are like raid bosses, not for noobs!

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After 2 years of cooldown, a Diablo 3 item is finally ready for use

Did you think a 5-minute cooldown was annoying? Then wait two years for the cooldown of a Diablo 3 item.

In various video games, we encounter cooldowns repeatedly: some exist on items, others on abilities. The cooldown sets a limit on the uses within a certain timeframe. This prevents particularly powerful skills from being spammed and allows them to be used only every few minutes.

In Diablo 3, there are cooldowns on health potions to prevent players from becoming immortal by spamming the potion hotkey. Apparently, a bug caused a potion’s cooldown to last several years.

2 Years Cooldown on Diablo 3 Potion

In November 2015, Reddit user iTech1234 posted a picture on Reddit. He titled it “Hmm … crap.”.

The picture shows a legendary potion that increases the user’s armor by 19% for 5 seconds after use. The cooldown is unusually high, instead of the usual 30 seconds.

Diablo 3 Potion Cooldown

“Remaining cooldown: 1193045 minutes” – that’s approximately 2.2 years or roughly 27 months. In the Reddit thread from 2015, readers set reminders to notify them when these 27 months were up.

At the beginning of February 2018, the big day arrived: the cooldown was up. This was announced in the Diablo subreddit. There, readers set reminders again for when the next 27 months were up and when the player could use his potion again.

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We hope that player iTech1234 still has this potion in his inventory and has given it a special place.

If the high cooldown is real and not “photoshopped”, it is likely a bug. Such abstractly high cooldowns are unusual even for Diablo 3.

With shorter cooldowns, we hope you start the next season of D3. Season 13 starts on Friday in Diablo 3 – Here’s what you should know about it.

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Tight Issue! WoW Warlock Defeats Raid Boss Xavius Solo

A warlock remarkably demonstrates which class in WoW is currently the most powerful. He defeats the final boss Xavius single-handedly – and by a very narrow margin.

In the past, we reported on the warlock Lockoclock from World of Warcraft, who defeated the world-breaker of the Garothi using a rather bad tactic. Now he is back and proves that he is also ahead in “real” fights.

Actually, the fight against Xavius in the Emerald Nightmare is designed for at least 10 players – but anyone can do that! Only together with his companions does Lockoclock face the final boss of the first Legion raid and shows the satyr who’s the boss.

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High item level and special legendaries were mandatory

Anyone looking to recreate this should acquire good equipment. Lockoclock had an average item level of 958 and 79 points in his artifact weapon. The two legendaries were also crucial, namely Prydaz, Xavaric’s Magnum Opus (for an additional shield) and the ring Soul of the Netherlord. The ring allows for an additional talent, ensuring that Lockoclock can deal around 165 million damage in the last 20 seconds of the fight.

The biggest challenge in the fight against Xavius lies in the corruption mechanic. Normally, the corruption is absorbed and distributed by multiple players. Once a player reaches maximum corruption, they become very powerful for a short period and deal more damage before Xavius takes control and that player is considered lost.

World of WArcraft Hallow's End Exquisite Costume Xavius

However, Lockoclock takes advantage of this mechanic until the very last second. If the fight had been just 0.6 seconds longer, he would have been trapped in mind control and lost the fight.

The biggest difficulty in the fight was the corruption meteor, which deals 5 million damage. Thanks to Prydaz and Soulstealer, Lockoclock manages to easily survive this mechanic.

What do you think of this kill? A cool move that requires a lot of determination? Or a clear sign that bosses in Legion are way too easy?


Have you seen the cool new demons that warlocks get in Battle for Azeroth?

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FIFA 18: German eSports player gets hacked, loses his Ultimate Team

Dominik “Schwenker1991” Schwenk is a professional eSports player in the FIFA 18 Ultimate Team mode. Last week, his FUT account became the victim of a hacking attack – all his players were gone.

For “normal” FIFA players, it is extremely annoying, for FIFA professionals, the worst-case scenario: their Ultimate Team gets hacked. All the hard-earned players and coins are lost. On the evening of February 10, this happened to Dominik “Schwenker1991” Schwenk from the eSports team “Origin of Power”:

Schwenk finds an empty club

On social networks, Schwenk announced that he could no longer log into FIFA Ultimate Team. He immediately called EA support to regain access to his club. However, it had already been completely emptied. In an interview with Sport1, he explained:

“I got my account back because EA didn’t even suspend it. But when I logged in with the console normally, all my players were gone. Also, my Team of the Week items from my top 100 placements”

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Despite having implemented appropriate security measures, Schwenk had previously fallen victim to a hacking attack in March of last year. However, even SMS verification did not deter the unknown hacker(s).

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Player cards have been refunded

On February 17, “Schwenker1991” announced that EA Sports responded and returned most of his stolen club to him.

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According to Gamestar, he also received compensation within a month in 2017.

However, Schwenk still comes out of the attack damaged: Due to the hack over the weekend, the FIFA eWorld Cup qualification is over for him. To participate, it is necessary to perform well in all four Weekend League tournaments in February.

Hacking attacks on eSports players are increasing

Dominik Schwenk is not the first FIFA professional whose FUT club has been hacked. Prior to this, major names like “Tim Latka” Schwartmann, “DrErhano” Kayman, or Cihan Yasarlar have already been affected.

EA responded accordingly. Tim Latka received his players and coins back like Schwenker. DrErhano received compensation for his stolen club content in FUT currency in January 2018: he found 23 million coins back on his Ultimate Team account, which was even enough for a better team than he previously owned.

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Will every hacked player be compensated?

Famous eSports players have an advantage over “normal” gamers when they get hacked and demand compensation: their reach. This allows them to put pressure on EA Sports and bring about a timely and appropriate compensation.

Schwenk also called on his followers and pro colleagues to retweet and spread awareness after the hack. Because only when EA becomes aware can one expect compensation.

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On platforms like reddit, many FIFA players report their losses from hacks. The experiences vary.

“The same happened to me, I lost around 300k, got banned for coin transfer, and EA did nothing,” writes a user who had less luck. Other players, however, have received their coins back immediately after simple contact with EA support.


To start earning many coins, we recommend learning the basics of trading.

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PS Plus March 2018 – Game lineup will be one of the best since the launch of PS+

In March 2018, PS Plus members can expect the best game lineup since the launch of PlayStation Plus, a Sony employee promises.

The official free games for March 2018, which PS Plus members can download at no additional cost, will be officially revealed next week. However, a video from a Spanish YouTuber is already creating high expectations.

The free games in March are expected to be among the best since the launch of PlayStation Plus

The YouTuber Ampeterby7, who currently has over 1.5 million subscribers, had the opportunity to visit PlayStation Spain during a vlog. He was able to conduct an interview with a Sony employee, who shared some interesting information about the upcoming PS Plus games in March 2018.

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While he did not want to reveal the specific game titles yet, he mentioned that the free PS Plus games in March would be among the best since the launch of the service.

What games they will ultimately be and how the Sony employee defines “the best games” will be revealed at the end of February. However, fans are already sharing their wishes on Reddit about which games they expect now. From Knack 2 to The Last of Us: Remastered, there are some big titles among the suggestions, although not all proposals may be taken seriously.

So now we ask you: Which free PS Plus games do you want in March 2018?

If you speak Spanish, you can watch the YouTuber’s video here. The interview with the employee starts at minute 7:

https://youtu.be/Zhzkw-ADI78?t=7m2s

What are the free games for PS Plus actually?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games, which they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs nearly 60 euros per year (12 months).

In the past, PS Plus games were often criticized for usually only including indie titles for the PS4 that many players could or would not engage with. However, the quality has noticeably increased in recent months, with more and more top games included.

PS Plus has been around since 2010. Since 2013, there have also been free PS Plus games for the PS4.

You can find the PS Plus games in February 2018 that you can download now here.

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Only 0.1 percent have these 2 trophies in Monster Hunter World!

There are two trophies that you can obtain in Monster Hunter World, which only 0.1 percent of players have achieved. This is no surprise, as they are completely based on luck! We will give you some tips on how you can get both trophies.

You may have already noticed that you can receive (golden) crowns for catching or killing a monster. They are divided into small and large crowns. Exactly, these golden crowns are the focus of two trophies in Monster Hunter World, which require a lot of grinding and patience.

So far, only 0.1 percent of hunters have managed to obtain the following trophies:

The Master of Small Crowns

  • Rank: Gold
  • Rarity: Ultra-rare 0.1%
  • Details: Obtain a small crown for almost all monsters in the hunting log
  • Note: You receive a small crown when you catch/kill the smallest specimen of a monster.
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The Master of Large Crowns

  • Rank: Gold
  • Rarity: Ultra-rare 0.1%
  • Details: Obtain a large crown for almost all monsters in the hunting log
  • Note: You receive a large crown when you catch/kill the largest specimen of a monster.
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Whether you receive a small or large crown is random

To receive these trophies, you must have hunted almost every monster in the game, likely multiple times. The exceptions are the Elder Dragons Xeno’jiiva and Zorah Magdaros. You will not receive a crown for them. Because it is random whether you receive a golden crown for a monster at all, and also whether it is small or large.

Even though it is random whether you receive small or large crowns for monsters, there are a few tips that can make your hunting easier.

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Better start quests in low rank – It goes faster!

Whether you start a quest in low rank or high rank does not affect the size of the monster. You can also largely grind for the trophies in low rank. Here, the monsters are weaker, and you can defeat them faster until you have collected the crowns you need for the trophies.

Elder Dragons and tempered monsters can only be hunted in high rank.

Check for timed events that feature small and large monsters

Aside from the fact that it is always worthwhile to keep an eye on the event board, it is also practical for hunting crowns. Sometimes, timed events appear in which you can specifically hunt small and large monsters.

Additionally, there are events where you can catch or kill multiple monsters at the same time. If you complete these, you at least have a chance to obtain multiple crowns simultaneously.

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Grinding is the way to the goal – Expeditions can help

The hunt for small and large crowns is ultimately a matter of luck. If you want to obtain these ultra-rare trophies, you must grind through numerous monsters.

You still have the option to start an optional quest and specifically search for a monster for which you still need a small or large crown. Otherwise, you can also go on expeditions, where you have no time limit and can freely explore the areas. Here, you can hunt all monsters that are present on the map and hope to obtain the needed crowns.

Where to find what monster, you can find out in our extensive monster list, which also includes the loot and habitat.

As you can see above in the screenshots, I still belong to the crownless. How about you? Can you count yourself among the 0.1 percent of hunters?


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Warframe is set to undergo some changes in 2018, but is that good?

The team behind Warframe has the courage and confidence to fundamentally overhaul the game after more than 5 years. Instead of mostly just bringing new content, they finally want to address old issues like the Dark Sector Conquests and damage types. But is this a good thing?

Warframe started in 2013 as a fairly simple shooter. You had a handful of classes, there was only one type of enemy, and the levels were always the same corridors.

Five years have passed, and anyone who hasn’t checked back into Warframe since then might hardly recognize the game. There are now dozens of classes, hundreds of weapons, a whole solar system full of missions, an open world, a complex story, PvP, space pets, a character editor, and housing.

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The developers gradually brought new things into the game, but many old issues remained unresolved. That is set to change now.

Weapons and Warframes will be adjusted

After the great success of the open-world map Plains of Eidolon, the developer studio Digital Extremes finally wants to wrap up the old issues in 2018:

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The weapons have already been adjusted. Ranks are experience levels that you earn in the game when you master many weapons and Warframes. However, the classification has been extremely arbitrary until now. The powerful “Grakata” shotgun is one of the strongest weapons in the game but has a rank of 0. Every newcomer can take it right away.

With the new system, it is now placed in a much more appropriate rank of 9, which can only be reached after considerable effort in the game. This way, newcomers are gently introduced to the rather complex system of weapons and upgrades and are not overwhelmed by dozens of strange firearms right away.

Competitions in the Dark Sectors are finally returning

Another old issue concerns the competitions in the Dark Sectors. This was a game mode in which clans could “conquer” certain missions and then collect taxes from other players there. Due to many exploits, the feature was disabled in 2015 and has been on hold ever since.

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Three years later, this gameplay mechanic is set to return in a revised form. Clans will compete in the announced new version for relics. If you collect the most of them within a certain time, you will receive hefty rewards.

Developers are now more confident, community is somewhat skeptical

The developers at Digital Extremes stated that after 5 years, they feel bold and confident enough to finally tackle the problems of the game and settle the outstanding accounts. They are now a different studio than they were back in 2013.

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Many players welcome the innovations and view the weapon classification and the new damage system positively. Many complain about the nerf of the popular frames Banshee and Ember. And that players had to wait 3 years for the rework of the Dark Sectors while the raids were removed from the game, is something many players won’t easily forgive.

The gap between beginners and professionals is widening …

Additionally, some fans fear that there will be an increasing gap between newcomers and veterans. With the new classification of weapons, many guns are no longer available to beginners.

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Furthermore, some players complain that many new contents are designed specifically for the open-world map Plains of Eidolon. Those who do not like this map have little to laugh about.

Warframe is changing. There will be new players, but also old players who no longer enjoy it and will drop out. But there will be change. Stagnation does not fit into Digital Extremes’ future concept. Whether this is “good” or “bad” for the game will be seen over time.


The new Eidolon world bosses in the Plains are definitely not for noobs!

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OrbusVR demonstrates that VR MMORPGs are possible but still need time

Maybe the next big virtual reality MMO will come from Microsoft.

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Virtual reality could still be the next big step in gaming, even though there currently lacks games and technology in this area. However, OrbusVR shows as the first VR MMORPG what is possible in the realm of online role-playing games.

A first, simple VR MMO

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Where the journey with virtual reality in MMORPGs can lead is shown by the MMO OrbusVR. The online game is currently in the early access phase and can be played through Steam with an “HTC Vive” or “Oculus Rift” headset. It should be noted: Do not expect a very profound or pretty game. Nevertheless, OrbusVR represents the first step into a possible new future for MMORPGs.

OrbusVR offers you classic MMO fare that is not really exciting from the actual game:

  • A simple, cartoonish graphic
  • Classic quests of the type “Kill 10 monsters of this type and 10 creatures of that type”
  • Simple fights that feel passive
  • Mining resources
  • Brewing potions
  • There is no class system; your weapons determine your “class”

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Why is this special?

All this sounds like an MMORPG that one might not want to play nowadays. And these basic elements are not what make OrbusVR something “special” and a pioneer.

Instead, the MMORPG provides a first impression of how well such a game can work in VR. Yes, you mostly take down monsters passively and only complete typical quests, but this feels different than in an MMORPG where you sit in front of a monitor using a mouse and keyboard.

You are much closer to the action in the game due to virtual reality; it feels as if you are in this world. Just the fact that you can initiate a conversation with an NPC by actually waving elevates interaction to another level. You do not press a button; instead, you move your arm and the NPC reacts in a world without monitors or keyboards.

The first step has been taken, but the road is still long

OrbusVR shows how a VR MMORPG can unfold. Of course, this is just the first step, and it will take a while before we see MMOs with better graphics and significantly more depth in VR. But these could revolutionize the entire gaming experience.

Imagine feeling as if you are in this other world and not interacting with other players and NPCs via a keyboard and mouse on a monitor, but in a natural way. Therefore, virtual reality should not be written off too quickly. For MMOs, the technology could represent an evolution.

Maybe the next big virtual reality MMO will come from Microsoft.

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Famous LoL streamer sues Twitch – Nearly 600 days after ban

After ruining his good reputation through rigged CS:GO gambling and being banned from Twitch.TV, the streamer known for League of Legends is now suing the streaming platform.

James Varga, better known as “PhantomL0rd”, is now taking action against the livestreaming website “Twitch.TV”, where he once earned a lot of money. After it became known that the streamer promoted a CS:GO gambling website and concealed his partnership with it, his Twitch.TV channel was banned in 2016.

Now, nearly 600 days after this ban, Varga is suing Twitch.

Known for LoL and CS:GO, downfall due to manipulation

PhantomL0rd was a big deal between 2012 and 2016. He had over a million followers. About 16,000 of them were loyal subscribers who paid money monthly for his entertainment.

He initially gained a lot of attention for his League of Legends streams. He played champions like Karthus with then-unusual spell combinations (Teleport and Revive) and made a good name for himself in the community. He regularly entertained several thousand viewers on Twitch.

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After a few years, Varga lost interest in LoL and started looking for other games. At that time, CS:GO streams were popular on Twitch.

However, viewers enjoyed not only watching gameplay of the shooter. They wanted to see streamers putting their money into loot boxes and watched them open several hundred cases within a streaming session.

In these loot boxes from CS:GO, there are weapon skins. Some are boring and occur frequently. For others, you pay more than a thousand dollars on the digital market.

The gambling with CS:GO skins

Many noticed this “skin boom” and wanted to take advantage of it. So-called “gambling websites” allowed players to throw one or more skins into a “pot”. A mix of chance and calculated winning odds then determined which player would receive all the skins thrown into the pot: pure gambling.

Sometimes values of over 10,000 dollars would change hands.

PhantomL0rd Shuffle Pot

It’s clear that players watched these streams. Seeing whether their favorite streamer lost or won large sums while gambling was entertaining for many viewers.

PhantomL0rd against Twitch.TV – The aftermath of the ban

On July 19, 2016, Varga’s Twitch channel was deleted after reports claimed that Varga owned a website for CS:GO skin gambling involving real money. According to leaked chat logs, Varga manipulated certain bets so that they would turn out in his favor and he would receive the skins wagered.

In his streams, PhantomL0rd promoted the website CSGOShuffle without indicating that he had a relationship with the site. This led viewers to believe that his winnings on the site were the result of gaming chance and not of a manipulated system.

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Valve eventually ensured that the CSGOShuffle website had to be closed down.

The negative attention surrounding CS:GO gambling also reached the livestreaming provider Twitch.TV. There, the terms of service were revised, making it clear that streamers could not broadcast content that violated the terms of service of third-party providers. Shortly before that, Valve had announced that using the trading system of Steam on such gambling websites violated Steam’s terms of service.

This is how Twitch and Valve ended this type of CS:GO gambling.

What is Varga’s lawsuit based on?

On February 14, 2018, James Varga filed a lawsuit against Twitch Interactive Inc in the San Francisco County Superior Court. The lawsuit claims that Twitch has caused financial damages to the streamer due to the ban in 2016.

In the lawsuit, Varga states that Twitch terminated the contract with him without ever providing a proper explanation as to why his channel was removed. In the agreement that Twitch and Varga made in 2015, it supposedly stated: If Twitch wanted to terminate the contract, Varga had to receive a written explanation. According to the lawsuit, this never happened.

“Twitch only made vague and ever-changing claims about what rules were violated,” the lawsuit states.

Furthermore, the court documents state that Varga allegedly had permission to stream exactly the content for which he was ultimately banned. PhantomL0rd apparently operated in gray areas. An official from Twitch.TV wrote to Varga at the time about this issue: “Do what you think is right. Honestly, though, I wouldn’t risk it.”

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Twitch informed Varga that his ban would be indefinite but did not explain which violation ultimately led to it, Varga says. Only in January 2017 did Twitch explain to him that he was amassing false subscribers (bots), which violated Twitch.TV’s terms of service.

With the lawsuit, the streamer is therefore seeking some form of damages justified by his ban. He alleges that the misrepresentation of his character and the inability to continue earning an income through livestreaming (which was his full-time job) caused irreparable damage.

You can view the complete lawsuit on the Unicourt website.

Removal from Steam: This development team is getting removed from Steam for rating their own games

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Destiny 2 – All new faction weapons that you can earn starting today

Today, on 20.2., the fourth team battle of Destiny 2 starts. This time you can earn some new faction weapons.

This Tuesday at 6 PM, the fourth faction rally in the history of Destiny 2 begins. Arach Jalaal (Dead Orbit), Executor Hideo (New Monarchy), and Laskhmi-2 (Future War Cult) gather the Guardians again to fight for their cause.

By accepting the affiliation of a faction, you collect faction tokens by completing various activities. You can exchange these for faction engrams, which contain faction-specific loot – including weapons and armor pieces.

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With the fourth team battle, new faction weapons of Season 2 can be obtained through engrams for the first time. Each faction brought five new weapons for the second season, from which you can now acquire two weapons each in the faction engrams. In addition, each faction introduces a new victory weapon that they will only give away if they win the team battle.

All new weapons of the New Monarchy in the 4th team battle

You can earn the first two weapons through the faction engrams, the third weapon is the exclusive victory weapon.

Loquitor IV – Auto Rifle
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The legendary auto rifle Loquitor IV was the victory weapon of the third faction rally when the New Monarchy won. Now it is available through faction engrams. It is a weapon that belongs to the auto rifle archetype with the lowest rate of fire of 360. The range is excellent, but the stability is low, making it hard to control.

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Stats:

Perks:

  • Penetrating Shell: Slow fire and high damage. The weapon is more precise when stationary and using the sight.
  • Penetrating Reserves: The last rounds of a magazine deal more damage.

Choice between:

  • Ricochet Rounds: Bullets ricochet off hard surfaces. Increases stability, slightly increases range
  • Extended Mag: Increases magazine size
  • Alloy Magazine: Faster reload speed when the magazine is empty.

The sights:

  • GA Beam: Short zoom, Greatly increases weapon readiness speed, slightly increases range
  • SD Thermal: Medium zoom, Marks enemy targets, increases range
  • LC Long Range: Long zoom, Greatly increases range, decreases weapon readiness speed

Ersitzung IX – Scout Rifle
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ersitzung-stats

The Ersitzung IX belongs to the same archetype as the powerful Midnight without a Name, with a fire rate of 180. The base stability is even a bit higher. The remaining stats are similar:

Perks:

  • Precision Frame: The recoil behavior is more vertical.
  • Mobile Target: Increased movement speed and target acquisition while moving and using the sight.

Choice between:

  • Extended Muzzle: Slightly increases stability, significantly increases reload speed
  • Stable Rounds: Significantly increases stability, slightly reduces range

Sights:

  • SLO-10 Post: Short zoom, Increases weapon readiness speed, slightly increases range
  • SPO-26 Front: Short zoom,Increases weapon readiness speed, increases range
  • SRO-52 Scope: Long zoom, Significantly increases range, slightly reduces weapon readiness speed

New Monarchy Victory Weapon – Pulse Rifle “Right Action II”

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Right Action II is the victory weapon of the 4th rally. You will only receive it if the New Monarchy wins again. Here are the stats:

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The perks:

  • Penetrating Shell: Slow fire and high damage. The weapon is more precise when stationary and using the sight.
  • Fury: Kills temporarily cause increased damage. Can stack three times.

Choice between:

  • Enhanced Rounds: Increases range
  • High Caliber Rounds: Shots from this weapon push targets back further. Slightly increases range

Sights:

  • GB Open: Short zoom, Increases weapon readiness speed, slightly increases range
  • SC Holo: Medium zoom, Significantly increases range, slightly decreases weapon readiness speed
  • LD Watchdog: Long zoom, Marks enemy targets, increases range, slightly increases weapon readiness speed

On the next two pages, you will find more new faction weapons. Go to page 2 here.

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