The Division: Fan develops top screenshot tool, gets permanently banned

With the “Cinematic Tools” program, you can take amazing screenshots in The Division. The developer of this program has now been banned for life.

Cinematic Tools” is a program developed by Finnish physics student Matti Hietanen. It allows users to create impressive screenshots in games like Battlefield 1, Star Wars Battlefront 2, and recently also The Division.

With the tool, you can freely move the camera away from your in-game character, pause the time, hide the HUD, and carry out various other tricks to create fantastic shots.

Actually a brilliant tool that allows agents to express their creativity. However, it seems that the Division developers do not appreciate this – Hietanen has now been permanently banned.

Cinematic Tool leads to ban

The modder was already working on the cinematic tool for The Division in 2016, but it was blocked by anti-cheat measures at that time – it did not work.

In early 2018, Hietanen optimized his program and developed a stable version that is now suitable for The Division. Numerous agents tried out the tool and created beautiful screenshots that Hietanen shared via Twitter:

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On Tuesday, February 6, however, Hietanen published a somewhat different tweet. He received a message from the Division team:

“We have noted several actions on your account that constitute a direct violation of our rules of conduct. We have taken the necessary measures to protect the experience of other players, which now leads to you receiving a permanent ban. Therefore, you can no longer play Tom Clancy’s The Division.”

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Why is this a violation?

Hietanen does not seem particularly surprised or disappointed. He reacted with a “Whoops” and noted that it was still worth it. After all, he was already aware that this program violates the terms of use.

“Cinematic Tools” was not designed for cheating; however, Hietanen used a program called “Cheat Engine” for this purpose. This program can interfere with the game code and make changes, such as taking control of the camera. Using it violates the terms of use of most games.

Therefore, Hietanen explicitly warns on his website that bans are possible if you use his tool:

Please note that some games, such as Battlefield 4, have anti-cheat systems that classify the tool as a hack and can ban you. I take no responsibility for blocked accounts or similar. Use at your own risk.

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Now it has caught the modder himself. In an interview with Kotaku, Hietanen states that this is his first lifetime ban. However, he is not discouraged by it. While other agents are now able to create beautiful screenshots in The Division, he is continuing to work on his tools for Battlefield. This franchise was his first inspiration to develop cinematic tools.

And who knows, maybe the Division developers will take another look at the situation and reconsider the permanent ban.


Completely without external tools, you can create a fantastic “Final Measures” build in The Division 1.8!

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Players spend 50 minutes daily on WoW, Destiny 2, CoD, and more.

Activision Blizzard has presented its financial report for the last quarter of 2017 and for the whole year. We have gained three insights about the company behind Overwatch, Destiny, and WoW.

Activision Blizzard is one of the largest video game corporations in the world. Although not quite as big as the Chinese giant Tencent, it is a giant here in the West. In 2017, it made 7 billion US dollars in revenue.

We look at the three most interesting statements from the current financial report.

50 minutes of daily playtime – Activision wants to be like Facebook

For the second consecutive quarter, Activision Blizzard has achieved that players spend 50 minutes daily on their games. And this applies on average to the 385 million monthly active users counted by Activision in Q4.

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This puts Activision Blizzard on par with some of the “most engaging online connected” platforms in the world, as it is said: These are the platforms that captivate users the most. This surely refers to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter.

And indeed: According to a statistic from the New York Times, users spent 50 minutes daily on the platforms Facebook, Instagram, and the Messenger platforms in Q1 2016.

The own closed ecosystem that satisfies all gaming desires

This demonstrates Activision’s effort to create a unique ecosystem in which players spend time and do not need to leave to satisfy all their gaming desires. Activision Blizzard wants its games to play a significant role in users’ lives, engaging them daily and continuously.

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The Blizzard launcher, for instance, offers players the ability to switch from one game to another at the push of a button:

Another number from Blizzard comes into play here. Blizzard had 40 million active users per month especially with Overwatch and Hearthstone, although hardly anything happened in 2017: No new game, no big expansion – only advancing the existing games.

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In the future, the Overwatch League is supposed to ensure that the bond becomes even stronger.

4 billion dollars in microtransactions – and hardly any trouble

The figure that most gaming media are currently working on is the 4 billion US dollars revenue from microtransactions in 2017. These are “in-game purchases.” They have become more important for Activision Blizzard than classic DLCs, although those also performed outstandingly.

It is said that although the Zombie DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was the best-selling addon on PlayStation in North America in 2017, players spent more money on in-game purchases than on DLCs for Destiny and CoD in 2017.

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It should be noted that half of these microtransactions come from the Candy Crush publisher King. This leaves 2 billion US dollars that games like Overwatch, Hearthstone, Destiny 2, or Call of Duty have generated.

Minor reprimand for Destiny 2 in the report

Although there was a major controversy over microtransactions in 2017, Activision Blizzard remained largely unscathed by such issues. Only with Destiny 2 was there some trouble regarding the cash shop. However, this had other reasons: Players found that the rewards available in the shop actually belonged as rewards in the game itself.

Destiny 2 is indeed the only game that receives at least an indirect reprimand in the financial report. It is noted under the “positive milestone”: We have created a roadmap based on player feedback for Destiny 2.

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It sounds harmless, but stands out when everything around it is only milestones and superlatives.

Candy Crush on par with Destiny or WoW

Activision Blizzard’s strategy is to rely on strong brands. However, the core gamer may find it shocking what it considers a strong brand.

In what context would one otherwise name “Bubble Witch” and “Pet Rescue” in the same sentence with “Diablo” and “Starcraft”?

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With the acquisition of King a few years ago, Activision Blizzard significantly strengthened its mobile business and now considers its franchises to be “just as important” as the established game franchises from Blizzard (Warcraft, Diablo) or from Activision (Call of Duty, Destiny).

Thus, King and its mobile franchises play a central role in Activision’s concepts. This is clearly evident from the financial report.

In this mood, it fits that one of the next games from Blizzard may not be a blockbuster, but a mobile game based on the Warcraft franchise.


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4 years old game beats Destiny 2 in digital revenue on PS4, Xbox One

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As an Avenger in WoW? Check out these crazy transmogs!

A few transmogs in WoW now make you look like superheroes. This is how you become the Avenger of Azeroth!

The transfiguration system is extremely popular in World of Warcraft. It allows players to extensively customize their character’s clothing. Those who don’t want to walk around in a colorful mix of their actual gear can seek out an NPC for transfiguration. Here, items can take on the appearance of another item to ensure a uniform or particularly cool loot.

The WoW player Lin Zitong apparently has a great passion for the Avengers of Marvel. His devotion goes so far that he has sought out transmogs that allow him to embody the various heroes in World of Warcraft as well.

On Reddit, the user Peterodox took the time to translate the corresponding items.

Thor

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Thor is particularly easy to create, because all you need is a cloth armor! So even a priest can stroll around as Thor.

Dr. Strange

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You can also show up completely in cloth with Dr. Strange – but what else would suit a time wizard?

Iron Man

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As Iron Man leads – as the name suggests – there is no way around plate armor. However, you won’t have to spend billions for the suit.

Black Widow

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Form-fitting leather clothing in black provides the sexy outfit of Black Widow. Blonde hair must, of course, not be missing to complete the look.

Captain America

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What would the Avengers be without Captain America? Only real with a throwing disc and must be able to carry a shield – plate armor is also required.

Hulk

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Only Orcs make for a convincing Hulk. Not much makeup is needed for this, it can be farmed in a few minutes.

Hawkeye

WoW Transmog Avengers Hawkeye

Lastly, we have the archer Hawkeye, who comes in snazzy purple. With the required chain armor and bow, this can only be done as a hunter.

If you want to farm the sets yourselves, you just need to search for the specified item names in a database (like wowhead), where all sources of the items are listed.

What do you think of these sets? A cool thing that matches the original well? Or is it silly and has no place in World of Warcraft?

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Everything you need to know about the new ESO DLC Dragon Bones and Update 17

The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is getting a big content update with Update 17 and the Dagon Bones DLC. Find out here what is coming in the new update.

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Four times a year, The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) offers you big content packages. The first of these DLCs in 2018 is called “Dragon Bones” and revolves around two thrillingly staged dungeons. In addition, there is the free Update 17 with stylish outfits, a revamped combat system, and better level-ups.

In this overview article, we have listed all the important posts related to the Dragon Bones DLC and Update 17 for you.

What is Dragon Bones about?

With Dragon Bones, two new dungeons expand the world of ESO. They are interconnected and tell a shared story. These include:

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In the Halls of the Dwemer, the first dungeon, it is about an ancient mine of the Dwemer. They were driven out centuries ago by a dragon named Thurvokun. However, that creature is also dead now, and its bones lie in the depths of the Halls of the Dwemer. Recently, a necromancer cult has also taken up residence there, intending to resurrect the dragon’s remains.

Fun Fact:
The Halls of the Dwemer were already featured 24 years ago in the very first Elder Scrolls game “Arena”.

The second dungeon is the “Summit of the Scalebinder”. It revolves around the eponymous Scalebinder. She was once a dragon priestess who served Thurvokun. She was resurrected but her dragon was dead. Therefore, she sought the Daedric Prince of Plagues as her new patron and built a cult around pestilence.

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Like all DLCs, you have to pay extra for Dragon Bones. Anyone with a subscription for The Elder Scrolls Online can play it for free during the subscription period.

What is included in Update 17?

In addition to the paid Dragon Bones DLC, the regular and free Update 17 for ESO is coming. It includes several long-awaited innovations in the game.

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Release in February

The Dragon Bones DLC along with Update 17 will be released for PC on February 12, 2018. Players on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will have to wait a little longer. The DLC and Update 17 will be released on February 27, 2018, for PS4 and Xbox One.

By the way, we have already played one of the tough dungeons, the Halls of the Dwemer, together with the developers. Read here how it went!

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Destiny 2 will be down next week, delaying the start of Crimson Week

Next week, a problem will be fixed in Destiny 2. Therefore, the servers will be down, and the start of the Crimson Week is delayed.

Bungie announced maintenance work for early next week, during which the servers will be offline for several hours. If you wanted to dive straight into the Crimson Week for the Weekly Reset, you’ll have to wait a few more hours now.

The important times for maintenance:

  • On Tuesday, February 13, preparations for maintenance will begin at 5 PM. You won’t be able to log in anymore.
  • At 6 PM, the servers will go offline. If you are still in the game at that time, you will be kicked.
  • By around 9 PM, maintenance should be completed. By then, Hotfix 1.1.2.1 will be available for download and installation.
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In fact, the Crimson Week was supposed to start on time for the Weekly Reset at 6 PM. Bungie states that the start is now delayed, and the event will begin as soon as the servers are back online. Keep in mind that the 9 PM deadline is not set in stone. Usually, Bungie brings the servers back online significantly earlier, or sometimes significantly later, after maintenance.

What changes with Hotfix 1.1.2.1?

Hotfix 1.1.2.1 is supposed to address the Lost Sectors.

In the past, certain Lost Sectors were exploited for extremely quick farming of faction tokens by quickly switching areas and looting the chest again after just a few seconds. Bungie implemented a throttling mechanism that only allows a chest in a “Lost Sector” to drop loot every 10 minutes.

With Update 1.1.2, the throttling was reduced from 10 minutes to 5 minutes, but this was not an optimal solution. This is now addressed with Update 1.1.2.1.

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After the new update, you can only open a Lost Sector chest after defeating a Lost Sector boss. This means you can only open one chest per boss. If you switch areas, the chest will respawn, but you cannot open it anymore. You have to wait for the boss to respawn, defeat him, and then you can loot the chest again.

The throttling with the cooldown will be completely removed. Bungie admits that this did not provide a good player experience. Furthermore, investigations are ongoing regarding how to enhance the “Lost Sector” experience in the future. However, nothing is finalized on this yet.


Destiny 2 is revising the Prestige Raids and introducing a Loadout mode!

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The Division: Vendor Reset on 10.2. – The best offers

In The Division, the major vendor reset (Vendor Reset) takes place today, on February 10th. Which offers are particularly worthwhile?

Over the weekend, a new “Double Rewards” event is running in The Division. If you eliminate the high-value targets, you will receive double loot.

If you have a little time between the HVTs, you can also check out the vendors. They have been selling new items since February 10th. Here are some recommendations for worthwhile items.

Recommended Weapons since February 10th

  • Special Equipment Vendor: MG5 with Competent, Expert, and Gifted
  • The Meatlocker Safehouse: AK-47 Classic with Unforgiving, Ruthless, and Destructive
  • The Grindhouse Safehouse: Improved G36 with Prepared, Unforgiving, and Focused
  • The Last Call Safehouse: PP-19 with Malevolent, Recipient, and Accelerated
  • W 53rd St: SASG-12 K Tactical Version with Ruthless, Precise, and Competent
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The Mods after the Vendor Reset

  • Special Equipment Vendor: Russian Reflex Sight with Precision, Crit-Chance, and Stability
  • Equipment Vendor at the Base: Electronics Mod with Skill Power
  • Camp Clinton: Vertical Grip – Wolf Grey with Optimal Range, Crit-Damage, and Precision
  • The Cavern Safehouse: Gun Mod with Crit-Chance
  • The Ward Safehouse: Stamina Mod with Exotic Damage Resilience
  • The Meat Locker Safehouse: C79 Scope (3.4x) with Crit-Damage, Stability, and Precision
  • E 46th St: Mod with Bonus on Ballistic Shield Damage Resilience
  • E 61st St: Rifle Suppressor Omega with Headshot Damage, Crit-Chance, Stability, and Reduced Threat
  • E 64th St: Mod with Bonus on First Aid Self-Healing
  • W 42nd St: Angled Grip with Stability, Precision, and Reload Speed
  • DZ05: SR-7 Suppressor with Crit-Damage, Precision, Crit-Chance, and Reduced Threat
  • DZ09: Loud Muzzle Brake with Crit-Damage, Crit-Chance, Headshot Damage, and Increased Threat
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The Offers from the Special Blueprint Vendors

The blueprint vendor in the terminal has blueprints for these items:

  • AK-47 Classic – Assault Rifle
  • MP7 – Submachine Gun
  • Stamina Backpack
  • Electronics Vest
  • EXPS3 Holo Sight – Light Brown with Optimal Range and two additional bonuses
  • Mk4-M5A2 Scope (15x) with Optimal Range and two additional bonuses
  • Performance Equipment Mod
  • Stamina Equipment Mod

The blueprints at Camp Clinton:

  • Model 700 – Precision Rifle
  • M4 – Light Version – Assault Rifle
  • Stamina Knee Pads
  • Holster
  • Compensator with Stability and two additional bonuses
  • EXPS3 Holo Sight – Light Brown with Optimal Range and two additional bonuses
  • Stamina Equipment Mod
  • Electronics Equipment Mod

You can find an overview of all offers here.

Have you discovered a strong item? Then share it in the comments.


The Division: Here’s how to create the best builds! – Best-in-Slot Guide 1.8

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Warframe puts Raids on hold, fans are upset!

In Warframe there are raids called “Trials” for up to 8 players. But not for long. The developers at Digital Extremes want to remove the raids from the game for the foreseeable future. Many players are not happy about that!

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For well-equipped endgame players in Warframe, the so-called Trials have existed since 2015. In these, up to 8 players had to survive tough battles, brutal bosses, and tricky puzzles. As a reward, there were the coveted “Arcanes”. These are special upgrade components for equipment that provide unique situational bonuses, such as more damage after headshots or group healing through power-ups.

Raids were therefore extremely lucrative. However, they also had their problems.

Trials are hard to access and cumbersome

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The Trials were only achievable for particularly strong players. The enemies were of level 100 and mercilessly mowed down careless and suboptimally equipped Tenno. Those who did not engage deeply with the game mechanics and did not have optimal gear had no chance there.

Furthermore, it was tricky to assemble a team of 8 such professionals with top gear. The raids were therefore anything but accessible, and many players never saw or completed one. Those who still wanted Arcanes had to buy them from raiders, often for the real money exchange currency Platinum.

Trials out, Eidolons in!

The developers wanted to make the raids more accessible for a long time so that less hardcore players could benefit as well. However, they have not yet come up with a good solution.

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The massive Gantulyst.

But there is a “workaround.” The Arcanes are supposed to be dropped by the Eidolons on the Plains of Eidolon soon. A successful kill of an Eidolon is said to be as exciting as a raid but more accessible.

Therefore, the raids will initially be completely removed from the game. However, the developers emphasize that this will only be temporary. Once the raids have been appropriately revised, they are meant to return.

Why do the raids have to go?

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Certainly, the players of Warframe are largely enraged about this! They do not understand why the raids are now being completely removed from the game. They could have kept them in Warframe and still introduced the Arcane loot from the Eidolons.

Despite the adversities, many players wanted to help other Warframe fans with the raids. Even a dedicated Discord channel with over 14,000 members called “Raid School Bus” was created to explain the raids to newcomers. This will soon all be for the Space Cat.

Players do not trust the developers

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Furthermore, there are fears that the Trials will go the same way as the Dark Sector conquest. In this feature, clans could conquer areas and then demand taxes if another player wanted to play there.

However, the Dark Sector conquest was also put on hold years ago due to exploits, and since then, nothing has changed there.

Not everyone is against it

Not every player is angry. Some players welcome Digital Extremes’ decision and look forward to finally getting Arcanes without having to pay Platinum for them.

The raids are supposed to remain in the game until February 28. After that, it will be over for now.


Another stir in the community: 9 Warframes are set to be changed in 2018.

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These 19 Pokémon from the 3rd generation are now coming to Pokémon GO

Trainers, pay attention! 19 new Pokémon are waiting to be collected by you. We will tell you which new monsters are in Pokémon GO.

As of today, February 9, 2018, there will be significant incentives for all trainers in Pokémon GO to go out and hunt. Niantic has issued a new call for collection and has implemented new Pokémon in Pokémon GO that can be found in the wild starting today.

It is expected that these changes will be activated around 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM as usual, and the monsters will then appear. Since 10:00 PM, the new monsters have been in the game. These Pokémon originate from the 3rd generation (Hoenn region).

In total, you can find 19 new Pokémon from the 3rd generation in your area. Here is the list of all new Pokémon:

  • Castform (weather-dependent)
  • Swablu (Flying)
    • Altaria (Flying)
  • Wingull (Water/Flying)
    • Pelipper (Water/Flying)
  • Masquerain (Flying/Bug)
    • Masquerain (Flying/Bug)
  • Swablu (Dragon/Flying)
    • Altaria (Dragon/Flying)
  • Tropius (Grass/Flying)
  • Volbeat (Bug)
    • Illumise (Bug)
  • Salamence (Dragon/Flying)
    • Shelgon (Dragon/Flying)
      • Bagon (Dragon/Flying)
  • Metagross (Steel/Psychic)
    • Metang (Steel/Psychic)
      • Tanhel (Steel/Psychic)
  • Palimpalim (Psychic)
  • Along with these 19 monsters, the new raid boss Rayquaza is also added.

Until February 13, a special event is active. Until then, you can only encounter the Pokémon from the 3rd generation in the wild, making this weekend the perfect time for a long walk. This change also affects the eggs. The chance of containing a Pokémon from the 3rd generation has also been drastically increased. Starting from February 14, all Pokémon will reappear with their normal spawn rate.

Update: New Gen 3 Shiny

Shortly after the release of the new wave of monsters, trainers already caught shiny Swablu:

What do you think of the new monsters? Is your favorite among them? Which Pokémon would you like to catch in Pokémon GO?


Have you faced the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza yet? It’s also new!

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Dog from Far Cry 5 explains why you should definitely take him with you!

In Ubisoft’s open world shooter Far Cry 5, there are various NPC “Guns for Hire” that you can hire as companions. One of them is a dog, and his arguments are quite convincing.

In Far Cry 5, you can not only play in coop mode, but you also have the option to recruit certain NPCs as “Guns for Hire”. You have the choice between 7 pre-made companions, each with their own traits:

  • Nick Rye, the bush pilot
  • Jess Black, the merciless huntress
  • Hurk Drubman Jr., a hillbilly with a rocket launcher
  • Adelaide Drubman, the helpful helicopter pilot
  • Sharky Boshaw, a crazed pyromaniac
  • Grace Armstrong, the cold-hearted sniper
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But the last missing companion has the best arguments!

Woof, I am a good boy!

In a funny video, all 7 Guns for Hire introduce themselves in their own way, and each character has strong arguments for themselves. However, at the end of the video, the final character is introduced and is sure to win the hearts of most players!

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Because “Gun for Hire” number 7 is a dog named Boomer. Boomer then explains who he is and what has happened to him by barking, growling, and whimpering:

  • Boomer is a good boy who works hard
  • Bad men killed Boomer’s family. This makes him sad, and he wants to take revenge on the bad men
  • He attacks bad people and knocks them over
  • He bites the bad people, and it’s fun!
  • He steals the bad people’s “loud sticks.” By this, he means rifles.
  • Boomer only asks that you occasionally scratch his belly in return.
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The best friend of man!

Boomer is both cute and highly effective. If you send him after the cult followers in Far Cry 5, they will have nothing to laugh about. The brave dog literally goes for their throats and even brings you back the loot.

He really is a “good boy”!


In this 1.5-hour gameplay video of Far Cry 5, Boomer is also featured.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on February 9th.

Today Xur arrives in Destiny 2. Where is Xur located and what items does he have in stock? Here are the location and inventory for February 9th.

A lot of news came in regarding Destiny 2 from yesterday to today:

However, all of these are new features that are still weeks and months away. In the near future, though, a fresh event is starting in Destiny 2: The Crimson Days. This Valentine’s event brings a 2v2 game mode, an alternate version of the “The Burning Shrine” map, and plenty of cosmetic items.

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An event that occurs before the Crimson Days is the arrival of Xur. Let’s welcome the Agent of the Nine.

All information about Xur in Destiny 2 on February 9th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC

When does Xur arrive? – Time

Xur arrives every Friday at 6 PM for the Guardians. He chooses a location where he can offer his exotic goods undisturbed. You then have a few days to purchase the Exotics from him until he disappears again on Tuesday evening.

Where is Xur? At this location, you can find Xur today

Xur has specific positions where he likes to stay over the weekend. This time he is located on Io.

Offer and inventory of Xur – List of items with prices

  • Weapon: The Jade Rabbit – Scout rifle for 29 Legendary Shards
  • Hunter: Raiden Flux – Chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards
  • Fate Engram: 97 shards
  • Three of Coins: 31 shards

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Trials of the Nine in Destiny 2 on February 9th.

The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also starts on Friday evening at 6 PM in Destiny 2. The Trials end with the weekly reset on Tuesday evening at 6 PM.

Mode: Survival

Map: The Death Cliffs


Destiny 2 finally celebrates an event without microtransactions

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Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in the contract for 31.99€ per month at Saturn

Saturn currently offers attractive smartphone plans. This includes the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in a contract for 31.99 euros per month.

The rate world of Saturn has new offers for you. Until February 12, you can snag one of the selected plans and save a lot. So if you’re currently looking for a new smartphone with a contract, take a closer look at the offers.

Firstly, you get the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus for 31.99 euros per month in the Comfort Allnet plan. This offers you an all-flat rate in all German networks and 2 GB of data volume for surfing.

The only difference for the two phones lies in the one-time costs. The regular iPhone 8 costs a one-time fee of 29 euros and the iPhone 8 Plus costs a one-time fee of 129 euros. The connection fee for both is 39.99 euros.

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iPhone 8 Plus for 31.99€ / month

In the time of mobile gaming, however, the data volume can be crucial, and accordingly, there is also an attractive plan here. You get the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus in the O2 Free L plan for 39.99 euros per month. With this, you get an all-flat rate and 20 GB of data volume. The smartphone costs you a one-time fee of 129 euros and the connection price is 29.99 euros.

Galaxy S8 Plus for 39.99€ / month

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Lineage 2 Revolution celebrates 4 Valentine’s Day events!

Lineage 2 Revolution (iOS and Android) takes Valentine’s Day seriously. There are 4 different events in Netmarble’s mobile MMORPG for the Day of Flowers and Love.

In Lineage 2 Revolution, Valentine’s Day is an important event. Therefore, the mobile MMORPG from Netmarble celebrates this holiday with four events! So help a NPC through heroic grinding, earn special rewards, and exchange chocolate for valuable items.

Something for Everyone

The four Valentine’s Day events in Lineage 2 Revolution run until February 28, 2018. During this time, you can experience the following events and specials:

  • Guard Captain’s Love Event: Collect candles during your quests. If you gather 100 of them, you can get a special map that will reward you with special items at the destination.
  • Valentine’s Day Happy Loyalty Event: You can now earn special items with your loyalty points.
  • Chocolate Collection Event: Earn chocolate by defeating notable bosses. You can exchange it for special loot boxes.
  • 7-Day Login Event: Just for logging in, you will receive special rewards for 7 days
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February is definitely worth it four times to play Lineage 2 Revolution.


With our level guide for Lineage 2 Revolution, you’ll level up quickly!

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Mit diesem Sombra-Rework will Blizzard die Overwatch-Heldin fixen

Sombra is the next hero from Overwatch to be revamped. We reveal what plans Blizzard has for her.

In the current patch 1.20 of Overwatch, the focus of players is mainly on the “Lunar New Year” event. However, fans quickly noticed that there were a handful of undocumented changes to Sombra. Her hack now takes less time, but she no longer gains Ultimate charge when picking up hacked health packs.

In the forum, players were outraged by these changes, as they were neither tested on the PTR nor announced.

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Geoff Goodman from Blizzard then explained that the changes to Sombra were a mistake. They accidentally made it into the current patch and were actually intended for an upcoming PTR.

Sombra is indeed set to be revamped. She is in a strange position and still hasn’t quite found her place among the other heroes. Although she is an offensive hero, many players see her more as a half-supporter, thanks to the health packs and disabling abilities via hacking.

The plans for Sombra’s rework

The following changes to Sombra are planned for the upcoming PTR:

  • Sombra will no longer gain Ultimate charge from hacked health packs used by the team.
  • The spread of her weapon will be reduced by 10%.
  • The hack speed will be increased. Instead of 0.8 seconds, it will only take 0.65 seconds.
  • Hacking will disable additional abilities. In principle, any ability that requires pressing a button, including:
    • Genji – Double Jump / Wall Climb
    • Pharah – Hover Rockets
    • Hanzo – Wall Climb
    • Lúcio – Currently played song is disabled
    • Mercy – Angelic Wings
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However, there may be further changes that have not yet been mentioned. The rework of Sombra is still a “Work in Progress”.

What do you think about the adjustments to Sombra? Is this heading in the right direction? What changes would you like to see?


The worst troll from Overwatch has been banned by the way – much too late, as Blizzard admits.

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The Event Quests in February for Monster Hunter World Overview

Capcom has introduced a series of event quests for February for Monster Hunter World.We show you this schedule of event quests and challenges. The events span almost the entire February 2018.

And the best part is: these events cost the player no cent.

Schedule for February: Overview of Event Quests

Available from 02/09 – 02/15.

The events begin at 1 AM on 02/09 and end on 02/16 also at 1 AM.

Quest NameLocationRequirement
The mystical KirinCoral HighlandsMin. JR 8
Wildspire ExcitementSpecial ArenaMin. JR 8
Triple ThreatSpecial ArenaMin. JR 13
Challenge 1: BeginnerSpecial ArenaMin. JR 2


Objectives of the respective events:

  • The mystical Kirin: Kill 2 Kirin
  • Wildspire Excitement: Hunt all target monsters
  • Triple Threat: Hunt all target monsters
  • Challenge 1: Beginner: Kill all target monsters

Available from 02/16 – 02/22.

The events begin at 1 AM on 02/16 and end on 02/23 also at 1 AM.

Quest NameLocationRequirement
PracticeAncient Forest
Just Before DawnEternal FlowMin. JR 11
Deep Green BluesAncient ForestMin. JR 13
A Dark, Muddy Path*ArenaMin. JR 3
Challenge 1: Advanced*ArenaMin. JR 13


Objectives of the respective events:

  • Practice: Hunt two Great Jagras
  • Just Before Dawn: Lead the Zorah Magdaros
  • Deep Green Blues: Hunt all target monsters
  • A Dark, Muddy Path: Kill the Barroth
  • Challenge 1: Advanced: Kill all target monsters

*The quests “A Dark, Muddy Path” and “Challenge 1: Advanced” end on 03/01/2018

Available from 02/23 – 03/01.

Quest NameLocationRequirement
The TrialAncient ForestMin. JR 11
Eight Lives Too FewSpecial ArenaMin. JR 6
The Poison CrewAncient ForestMin. JR 8
Wildspire BoleroWildspire WasteMin. JR 13
Snow and Cherry BlossomsCoral HighlandsMin. JR 30

*The Trial is available from 02/28 – 03/15

Objectives of the respective events:

  • The Trial: Hunt an Anjanath
  • All others: Hunt all target monsters

Street Fighter V is involved: Ryu’s Outfit in Monster Hunter World

In addition to the “normal” quests, there is also a small bonus for Street Fighter fans.

The reward for the “A Dark, Muddy Path” quest is Ryu’s outfit. Owners of Street Fighter V and the Arcade Edition receive early access to this quest.

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The quest lineup for February is definitely impressive!


Are you new to Monster Hunter World? In our beginner guide, you will find all the information for a smooth start:

Beginner’s Guide to Monster Hunter World: Tips for Starting

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Fortnite: Battle Royale – HypeZone shows only finals, promises pure action

One of the coolest features of Microsoft’s livestream platform Mixer is now being expanded with Fortnite: Battle Royale – the HypeZone. In the HypeZone, only livestreams are shown where players are just about to win, meaning the final phase of a match! This is what the platform offers, so you can find it!

Livestreams of battle royale games are very popular – Fortnite: Battle Royale is no exception. Microsoft’s livestream platform Mixer provides a home for many streamers and broadcasters.

The highlight of the platform is the HypeZone. In the HypeZone, you only get to see the games that are nearing their end. The algorithm recognizes when a streamer has reached the endgame and focuses on those intense final battles.

First PUBG, now Fortnite: Battle Royale available in the HypeZone

It started with PUBG, Fortnite: Battle Royale is now following. Instead of endless loading screens and the boring looting at the beginning of a round, the feature focuses on the most exciting moments of a match – the final fights.

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Also available in the HypeZone – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

As soon as the streamer has died or won the match, the next livestream is selected, whose player is nearing the end of a match.

This feature is a great way to discover new and interesting streamers that you might not have been aware of before.

Additionally, you can study various play styles in this way and find out how differently players react to special situations.

Here you can directly check out the HypeZone of Fortnite: Battle Royale!

If the round is won or the streamer dies, the system immediately switches to the next livestream, ensuring a seamless experience. The algorithm rarely stays with a stream for longer than a few minutes – non-stop action is thus guaranteed.

What do you think of the HypeZone feature? Have you ever checked it out?

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Finally, the release date of the dedicated servers in For Honor is set!

Fans of the action game For Honor have been waiting a long time for this. But now the release date is set for when the Dedicated Servers will start.

Since the release nearly a year ago, For Honor has been plagued by connection issues, causing many players to lose interest. However, this should change now with the dedicated servers.

On February 19, these will be launched for PC. Console owners will need to wait a bit longer. A launch date for the dedicated servers for PS4 and Xbox One will be announced later.

For Honor Roadmap

What the new servers bring

Ubisoft explains what the introduction of these servers entails:

  • They will initially be specifically used for PvP modes
  • Session migrations and NAT requirements will be completely removed
  • A large part of the re-synchronizations will be prevented
  • The dedicated servers will provide a more stable connection
  • The servers will improve matchmaking

“It was a challenge for us to change the online infrastructure while the game is live. However, we see it as a crucial step for an improved player experience for our community,” said Damien Kieken, Game Director. “The introduction of dedicated servers provides the necessary confidence in the direction the game has taken and thus lays the foundation for another year of continuous support and new content.”

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Age of Wolves brings even more

In addition to the dedicated servers, Ubisoft will launch the new Season Age of Wolves on February 15. This brings the following:

  • The overhaul of five heroes
  • Adjustments to the player
  • Optimizations to ranked gameplay
  • A 3-week season event with exciting rewards
  • New training modes

This is included in Season 5 of For Honor.

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Destiny 2 revises the prestige raids, introduces loadout mode!

In Destiny 2, Bungie has new plans for the Prestige Raids. A loadout mode is set to increase replayability!

For weeks, many Guardians have been wondering what is happening with the Prestige mode of the World Eater Raid. It should have gone live by now, right?

Recently, Bungie addressed this: The World Eater content will not be available in Prestige mode until May. It will therefore take a little while longer.

Now Senior Designer Joe Blackburn explains why the Prestige mode has been postponed to such a late date.

Loadout mode is set to enhance the raid content

The reason for the delay: Bungie does not want to release the Prestige mode of the World Eater track in its current form. They want to take a few steps further and create new ways to increase difficulty and replayability.

This is the new plan:

  • In the future, all raid activities will have a normal mode that is always active
  • and each week, one raid activity will have a special loadout mode
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This loadout mode represents the new version of a Prestige raid. You will still face deadly enemies, but you must also meet certain loadout requirements. Modifiers are also active.

Blackburn mentions three hypothetical examples for such loadout mode raids:

Week 1
 
  • Raid Activity: World Eater
  • Modifier: Master Marksman: Precision damage is increased. With each precision shot, ammunition is added to the magazine.
  • Required Loadout:
    • Kinetic: Hand Cannon
    • Energy: Scout Rifle
    • Power: Linear Fusion Rifle
 
Week 2
 
  • Raid Activity: “Expansion II” Raid Track
  • Modifier: Gladiator: Melee damage is increased and melee kills recharge your super.
  • Required Loadout:
    • Kinetic: Handgun
    • Energy: Submachine Gun
    • Power: Shotgun
 
Week 3
 
  • Raid Activity: World Eater
  • Modifier: Leadership: Each kill before reloading or switching weapons grants ability energy.
  • Required Loadout:
    • Kinetic: Auto Rifle
    • Energy: Risky
    • Power: Grenade Launcher
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This is not the actual content plan, as Bungie is usually reluctant to provide information about raid content in advance, but the examples give an idea of what this mode could look like.

The World Eater raid track will not receive any special changes to encounters. The Prestige version has no new raid mechanics to offer.

All Prestige changes in the Leviathan raid will be active when you play the loadout difficulty.

The goals of this new Loadout Prestige mode according to Blackburn are to

  • provide Guardians with new experiences with raid content every week,
  • give them new reasons to try out different weapons
  • and deliver new rewards to chase.

These changes are planned for May. However, it may also happen that they get pushed back further, as they are significant changes.

What do you think about this loadout mode?

Destiny 2: How the Nightfall Strike changes at the end of February – Modifiers, Nightfall buff

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We are looking for an online editor for Mein-MMO.de

To continue strengthening our profile at Mein-MMO.de and meet our claims as the number one in online gaming, we are looking for a full-time online editor!

Mein-MMO.de was founded in September 2013 and is now the largest website for online gaming in Germany. We reach between 150,000 and 250,000 readers every day.

Our site follows multiplayer online games that are continuously developed over a long period. We take the approach of accompanying games in depth, becoming experts in individual games, and staying close to the community.

Mein-MMO.de should become even better and bigger. You can be a part of it: as a full-time online editor working from home or in our office in Munich.

Your Tasks

  • You independently write opinion pieces, reviews, guides, news, and features on online games from the games-as-a-service sector
  • You will learn to upload these articles into our content management system WordPress and make them web-compliant
  • You assist with daily and weekly organization in the editorial department. You ensure that the site always has a good mix of topics and develop master plans with the team to become and stay number one in our subjects
  • You create plans with the team and implement them. You take responsibility. You prepare the team and yourself as well as possible for releases or events
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  • You research, interview experts or developers, incorporate this knowledge into your work to write high-quality articles
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What We Expect

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  • You apply your acquired journalistic techniques with us and expand them further
  • Analytical thinking is required: You write content that interests the community and learn to identify and assess these topics. The readers come first!
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Effort is part of Mein-MMO. It is a challenging job!

What We Offer

  • We offer an entry into the world of online gaming journalism or the chance for an experienced author to be part of a successful project
  • The work can be done online from home or from the Webedia office in Munich
  • You are part of a dynamic and highly engaged team of passionate gamers and authors
  • It is an exciting, challenging, and interesting job where no day is like the other
  • You are part of an up-and-coming magazine that is on its way to become one of the top 3 gaming sites in Germany

When is the job available? Immediately. Ideally, you can start early in March. We have a functioning, successful team. So, no one is thrown into the deep end immediately, but there is a bit of a ramp-up period before diving in.

We look forward to your meaningful application to the email address [email protected] – Introduce yourselves and your work. Tell us why you want to be part of Mein-MMO.de. This is a full-time position (40h/week) with a contract.


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2018 brings new heroes, events, and more eSports to Overwatch!

In 2018, new heroes are expected for Overwatch and an expansion of the Overwatch League is anticipated. According to Blizzard, new teams are expected to join the event for the second season of the Overwatch League!

The quarterly figures for the last quarter of 2017 have been released by Activision Blizzard. They look good, as the company can report nearly half a billion dollars more in net revenue than the previous year. With increased revenue, Activision Blizzard aims to enhance the quality of its games – and thus the experience for players.

For Overwatch, this means: more content for the game and support for esports. According to Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime, additional events and heroes for the shooter, as well as increased engagement for the Overwatch League, are planned.

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Activision Blizzard’s investment strategy: more money through more players, more for the players through money. Source: Financial report.

Good numbers mean new heroes and events!

In 2017, Blizzard recorded over 40 million active monthly users – and that for all four quarters. The last quarter of 2017 is thus the sixth in a row, with most of the users coming from Overwatch and Hearthstone.

The success of the game goes directly back to the players – according to Blizzard’s policy. A portion of the revenue will be invested in the development of new heroes and events. Which ones will be developed is still uncertain. Morhaime only confirmed that Blizzard is currently working on development.

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Even more teasers for new heroes!

Overwatch League successful – Esports is being promoted!

The second important news regarding Overwatch is the strengthening of the Overwatch League. According to Blizzard, it has been very successful. In the first week alone, the streams reached 10 million users, with an average of 280,000 viewers per minute.

Blizzard aims to build on this success in 2018. Especially for the second season later in the year, the company already has plans. The representatives of the Overwatch League expect new teams to join for the second season.

 

At the same time, Blizzard expects an increase in the purchase price. This has so far been reported by many sources as unconfirmed by Blizzard at 20 million dollars per team. For the second season, it should be even more – but the effort should also pay off. With the revenues, Blizzard wants to expand the target audience and improve the experience for viewers.

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PUBG player eats chicken for 1 month only if he wins it

A player in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One) is taking on a crazy challenge. He will only eat chicken for a month. But he can only indulge in the Chicken Dinner if he wins a match in PUBG.

Whoever wins a match in the Battle Royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and is the last one standing out of 100 players gets to see the legendary phrase “Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner” alongside Battle Points.

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A player is now taking this phrase literally.

If you want to eat, you must win!

The PUBG streamer Andrew Panton had the not-so-smart idea of the “Chicken Dinner Challenge”. It consists of the following conditions and rules:

  • Andrew can only eat roasted chicken for one month. The challenge starts on February 1, 2018.
  • The meal can only consist of chicken; no sides are allowed!
  • He can only indulge in the “Chicken Dinner” if he wins a match in PUBG.
  • He can save wins for later meals. So if Andrew wins three matches in one day and then none for two days, he can still enjoy a roasted chicken every day.
  • He can only play solo rounds in PUBG, except on Saturdays when he is allowed to play duo.
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Chicken Dinner is getting old for the streamer after just one week!

At the time of this news, Andrew is on the 8th day of his Chicken Dinner Challenge, which he is, of course, live streaming. So far, he has won almost every day. On February 6, he had 2 wins, but on the 7th day, he had none. Since he could save his extra dinner, he still enjoyed a roasted chicken on February 7, allowing Andrew to eat every day.

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But after such a short time, the streamer is beginning to regret his action. Because chicken without anything tastes incredibly bland and boring. He is getting full, but fun looks different. It’s just a funny, but also incredibly silly action, according to the streamer.

Moreover, he is slowly having small panic attacks in the mornings wondering if he can earn his ration of chicken for the day or if he has to go hungry.

Please do not imitate, Chicken Dinner is unhealthy!

In addition to the bland taste of the Chicken Dinner, there are other problems with the challenge. According to a nutrition expert, such a one-sided diet can quickly lead to deficiencies. There is a lack of vitamins, which leads to a weak immune system. This can lead to illnesses.

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Additionally, there is a lack of carbohydrates. This leads to a drop in energy and performance. In the worst case, Andrew might become a worse player and have to go hungry. And since he is also missing fiber, he is at risk of severe constipation!

The “Chicken Dinner Challenge” is therefore not recommended for imitation!


According to a statistic, PUBG has distributed enough chicken to feed Germany!

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