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

Schuhmann 31. January 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

The most digitally lucrative games in 2017 are not new releases, but old games. Only a few in the top 10 lists of 2017 regarding digital revenue were released that year. Thus, the 4-year-old Grand Theft Auto V beats the new Destiny 2 on PS4 and Xbox One.

In the news pages of the gaming industry, it’s about the daily occurrences. The current games are making headlines:

What troubles are there with Destiny 2?
What record has PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds broken this time?
What is EA doing with the loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront 2?

However, the “naked numbers” paint a different picture of the gaming industry. The analysis firm SuperData has released a report on which games generated the most digital revenue in 2017.

The digital revenue from the platform providers’ shops or through in-game sales, the microtransactions, is becoming increasingly important for games, while physical sales have been declining for years.

What are Games-as-a-Service and why are they the big winners in gaming 2017?

In terms of digital revenue, the so-called “Games as-a-service.” dominate. These are games that, at first glance, have little in common and span across all genres and platforms.

Service-Super-Data — According to SuperData, bonus revenues are rising much faster than revenues from product sales, which remain relatively stable. Source: Superdata

FIFA and Grand Theft Auto V, Hearthstone and LoL, Destiny 2 and Minecraft have, at first glance, no commonalities, but all belong to the Games-as-a-service.

The games are characterized by the following features:

They are multiplayer games
They have a strong online component
They rely on microtransactions
And they are usually supplied with content for years.

This leads to strange blooms. In the past, games only made money at release and perhaps with expansions and sequels later. But today, the “revenue curve” for Games-as-a-Service looks different. A popular example here is FIFA 17, which generates almost consistently high revenue over a full year until the successor is released.

The winners of 2017 on consoles: Oldies beat newcomers

This trend means that the strongest game in 2017 in digital revenue on PS4 and Xbox One is the 4-year-old “Grand Theft Auto V” (2013).

Also, FIFA 17 (2016) made more money in 2017 than almost all other games that were released this year. Only Call of Duty: WW2 ranks higher.

So it is true what Activision says, that Destiny 2 and CoD:WW2 are the most successful new titles in 2017, but they are just the most successful titles that were also released this year. Neither can match GTA V.

Even older games like Call of Duty: Black Ops III (2015), Rainbow Six Siege (2015), or Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (2016) have generated enough digital revenue to make it into the top 10.

The level of the figures shows that microtransactions and digital revenue on PS4 and Xbox One are not yet as widespread as on PC or mobile, but they are coming.

The winners of 2017 in premium games on PC: Fresh wind

On PC, there is indeed something like fresh wind in paid games: With PUBG, there is a current game in 1st place, which has generated almost twice as much as the second-placed Overwatch from 2016.

But in 3rd place, there’s an oldie: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is from 2012, making it older than GTA V, which appears at 5 on PC. However, on PC, Destiny 2 beats GTA V significantly despite the very late PC release.

With “Divinity: Original Sin 2,” the only single-player game that has shone in digital revenue can be found here.

Surprisingly: Guild Wars 2 ranks 8th, being the only paid MMORPG in the top 10. Here, a problem of SuperData shows: It seems they cannot access all the numbers from MMORPGs for this statistic – perhaps games like WoW, Final Fantasy XIV, or The Elder Scrolls Online would actually rank higher on the list, but their numbers are likely not publicly accessible.

The winners in Free2Play games on PC: LoL and games that no one here knows

With League of Legends, a two-billion title stands at the top of digital revenue among Free2Play games on PC. LoL has been running its rounds alone for years. It is from 2009.

LoL is already old, but still considerably younger than the most popular games from Asia like Dungeon Fighter Online (2005) and CrossFire (2007).

Surprisingly: Blade & Soul and the cute MapleStory both make it into the top 10.

Blade and Soul The Lost Continent Hongmoon

In the top 10 table, several games appear that probably say nothing to westerners, or are “very niche” like Roblox. PC gaming, especially in the Free2Play area, is often a regional affair. Only a few games work worldwide like League of Legends.

Mobile games have the most billion-dollar titles in 2017: 5 billion-games

There are as many as 5 billion-dollar titles among mobile games. Mobile games rely heavily on microtransactions, as they almost exclusively offer Free2Play.

Here, the unofficial mobile version of League of Legends, Arena of Valor (in China: Honour of Kings), ranks high with almost 2 billion dollars in digital revenue. The MOBA breaks record after record in Asia and has now also been released in Europe and North America. Allegedly, 108 million women play this alone.

Pokemon GO also holds its ground well in the charts at 9. The fresh “Lineage 2 Revolution”, a mobile game with MMORPG elements, ranks at 7.

These were the digital revenues of 2017. Many games are included that are not often talked about but still make their rounds. How 2018 could develop, we will shed light on in this article:

5 gaming trends for 2018: The year of the shitstorm

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Destiny 2: New leak about the 2nd DLC presents Rasputin as the next enemy

Tom Rothstein 31. January 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

A new leak has surfaced regarding Destiny 2. The new threat in the second DLC called “Gods of Mars” is said to be the Warmind Rasputin.

Official information about the 2nd DLC is currently in short supply. Bungie has only released a DLC graphic that names Spring 2018 as the release date. The graphic also features a Warmind and a woman who is likely Ana Bray:

However, Bungie has yet to confirm the name of the DLC or its content. However, shortly after Christmas, several leaks surfaced suggesting that the expansion will be called “Gods of Mars” and that it will take Guardians to Mars.

A few hours ago, a new leak about the 2nd DLC appeared in the reddit forum, confirming the name “Gods of Mars” and revealing some new features. Keep in mind that the following information has not been officially confirmed and could be a fake. If you want to read further, please enjoy the information with a healthy dose of caution.

Will Rasputin be the new enemy?

The leak originates from the Xbox Store. The user who found the information writes that he was browsing the store and unexpectedly came across the DLC description. He was able to take screenshots before the information was taken offline. Here is the product page in the Microsoft Store where the leak was said to have been.

According to the leak, Guardians must follow a mysterious signal originating from Mars in “Gods of Mars.” A previous leak in December was more specific, mentioning the Ice Caps in the North of Mars as a new location, specifically a “Frigid Vale” that we will be able to explore. In the end cinematic of the story campaign, when the Traveler sends its light into the universe, Mars is briefly visible – and it shows those areas covered in ice: The leak continues, stating that Rasputin, the last of the old Warminds, was alerted due to a dark threat beyond the solar system. He – Rasputin – would now deceive humanity and plan to construct a powerful weapon to launch the Traveler into the air.

Now, Guardians must work together with Ana Bray, who has been missing for years, to destroy Rasputin before he can put his plans into action.

So much for the setting, here are the mentioned features:

Explore Mars and unveil Rasputin’s secrets
New story missions and adventures
New themed weapons, armor, and gear
New cooperative activities
New competitive multiplayer arenas
New cooperative raid-like activity
New enemy factions: “Crow Splicer” and “Construct”
And more …

In the Guardian community, there is now speculation about how credible this leak is. At least, it somewhat matches the information that surfaced in December. However, back then it was mentioned that the Warmind Charlemagne would awaken on Mars, imprison Rasputin, and we would have to stop Charlemagne.

Some Guardians believe that the new setting of the new leak indeed makes sense. Perhaps Rasputin has noticed that the awakening of the Traveler attracts a great danger beyond the solar system. Therefore, he decides to destroy the Traveler to avert the great threat.

However, a few users doubt the authenticity of the leak. The description text sounds strange, additionally, there is a scrollbar visible on one screenshot next to the description text and not on another:

If this leak turns out to be true, the question remains: What are these new factions?

The Crow Splicer could be interesting. They might be Fallen Splicers led by Uldren Sov. Uldren is the brother of Mara Sov, he is the Prince of the Reef. And according to a Grimoire card from Destiny 1, Uldren crashed on Mars during the war against Oryx.

He is regarded as the “Master of Crows.” In an early phase of Destiny’s development, he was not called Uldren, but Crow. Perhaps we will see him again in the 2nd DLC:

As for the Construct faction, little can be speculated. The previous leak mentioned a “Frame & Nanite” faction. We speculated whether it could be an army of SIVA-enhanced Frames. In Destiny, Frames are the robots that work in social spaces. For example, Darbi 55-30 on the Farm or Benedict 99-40 in the Tower.

What do you think of this leak and the information?

You can find all previous leak information about Gods of Mars here.

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Fans want to bring Dragon Ball Online back to glory – Open Beta

Guddy Hoffmann-Schoenborn 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The MMO Dragonball Online actually existed – unfortunately not here in the West. Now fans have taken it up and want to revive it on a global scale. The beta will start soon: Are you in?

Released in 2010 in South Korea, Dragonball Online’s roots only extend to Taiwan and China. Although a release was also planned here in the West, it remained just a plan. Dragonball Online was completely shut down in 2013.

The MMO Necromancy

Dragon Ball Online was dead. All of Dragon Ball Online? No! A defiant spark of life remained in the virtual heart!

Not only was there corpse looting and some assets from Dragon Ball Online were reused for the role-playing game Dragon Ball Xenoverse, but behind the scenes there was also a lot of activity.

Attempts were made to revive the game on private servers. And the effort seems to be paying off: Thanks to the work of fans, it was recently announced that “Dragon Ball Online Global,” as it is now called, will enter Open Beta on March 1, 2018.

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What is Dragon Ball Online Global anyway?

Dragon Ball Online Global takes place on an alternate Earth. The world is threatened by vile creatures, whose leader Mira is also experimenting with time travel. The player takes on the role of an involuntary time traveler.

The graphics still come from old times, although a few contents have been added for it.

In total, there are currently 599,171 accounts registered. Will you be a part of it soon? Or does it leave you completely cold?

If you are now in the mood for a manga-like MMO, check out Laplace!

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Trolls in Elite Dangerous sabotage the final trip of a doomed player

Jürgen Horn 31. January 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

A terminally ill player from Elite Dangerous wants to see the edge of the Galaxy at least once. But a handful of trolls and griefers have sabotaged the final fuel depot to deny him his last wish.

Elite Dangerous offers a huge space sandbox where you can explore the entire galaxy. To reach remote systems, it often takes days. Many players therefore never venture out of the civilized area of the Milky Way.

But a terminally ill player wants to visit the edge of the known galaxy at least once before he dies. However, a bunch of trolls wants to deny him this last wish!

The Last Journey of Commander DoveEnigma13

The player Brandon Keith aka “Commander DoveEnigma13” has been suffering from cancer for three years and will probably soon lose the battle against this insidious disease. However, before his death, he and his 5-year-old daughter want to reach the remote star system Colonia. It is 22,000 light-years away from the civilized center of the galaxy.

Hardcore pilots can achieve this with difficulty within a day of real-time, but due to Keith’s condition, it takes much longer. The player now has a convoy of over 560 supporters accompanying him on his final journey. They started on January 12 and plan to arrive in Colonia on February 4.

Last Waypoint Before Destination Sabotaged

To support Keith’s mission, the developers stationed a megaship at the last waypoint in Colonia, where the fleet can refuel and make repairs. The ship has even been named DoveEnigma in honor of Keith.

However, not every player shows solidarity with the action. Instead, it seems they have stirred the hatred of a band of trolls. In a recent status report about the condition of waypoints, the DoveEnigma was reported as damaged.

I have no words to adequately express my anger at this.#EnigmaExpedition @PaigeHHarvey pic.twitter.com/5r511OYFYN
— CMDR Allcrowsareblack (@CmdrACB) January 30, 2018

Apparently, the trolls have gone to great lengths and flown ahead of Keith’s fleet to Colonia to sabotage the megaship. They may have even flown multiple times to the edge of the galaxy to ruin the last wish of a terminally ill player.

Allies Don’t Give Up, Want to Repair Last Station

Of course, the megaship alone is not essential for the success of Keith’s final journey. One could also refuel at other stations nearby.

But that the ship named after the dying player was intentionally damaged and sabotaged by trolls leaves participants with anger and rage! You must be a tremendous jerk to do something like that.

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Friday the 13th receives a new update, introduces the villain Jason V

Andreas Bertits 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The horror action game Friday the 13th is continuing through the film series and now introduces the villain from the fifth film.

The current update brings the events of the fifth installment of the film series Friday the 13th: A New Beginning into the game. This means you will be hunted by a new Jason in a new play area. “Jason V”, as the villain is named, not only looks different, but also has interesting new methods to eliminate other players.

The new attacks from Jason V include:

Hedge Trimmer
Last Breath
You’re So Vein

Try to survive Pinehurst

Additionally, the update brings a new map with Pinehurst. This is a youth rehabilitation center where hero Tommy Jarvis stays after previously killing Jason. But as is the case with the “Friday the 13th” films, Jason always returns to seek revenge. In the game, you will now also experience Pinehurst and must try to escape from there. You will need to familiarize yourself with the new area to see how it is structured.

Adjustments to Balancing

Furthermore, the update also includes the attack Rugby Player, which you unlock at level 108 for 2500 CP. In addition, several bug fixes and balancing adjustments are part of the update. This includes that fewer pocket knives and healing sprays spawn, but Jason starts with more throwing knives and his range has been increased regarding the grabbing of teammates. This should make the matches even more exciting and dangerous.

In December, Friday the 13th received a quasi-single-player mode.

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Pokémon GO: New EX Raid invitations were sent to these trainer types

Patrick Freese 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

EX Raid invitations for Pokémon GO were distributed on January 29th. What medals and levels do the selected trainers have?

A new wave of EX Raid invitations reached Pokémon GO trainers a few hours ago. The community is already discussing who received one of the coveted invitations and thus gets the chance to battle the rare Pokémon Mewtwo.

The website PokémonGOHub conducted an analysis of this wave of invitations and shows which trainers were selected for the current invitations.

Preferred Bronze and Silver Medals?

In their analysis, the experts from GOHub evaluated about 2200 reports from trainers who provided feedback on current EX Raid invitations. Of these 2200 trainers, 51% were invited – 49% went away empty-handed.

82% of the trainers who received an EX Raid invitation raided on the weekend before the passes were distributed.

Medals – who was awarded? The following overview shows which gym medals the trainers had who were invited to the EX Raids.

Gym Medals
- Bronze: 25.67%
- Silver: 40.93%
- Gold: 27.32%
Legendary Medal
- Bronze: 36.11%
- Silver: 56.59%
- Gold: 2.13%
Normal Raid Medal
- Bronze: 59.24%
- Silver: 31.93%
- Gold: 3.11%

What level did the trainers who received an EX Raid invitation have?

In an overview, the team shows that mostly trainers with a minimum level of 30 were invited to the EX Raids. The collected data will be analyzed more thoroughly in the coming days.

Pokémon GO Hub EX Raid Level Distribution

Which gyms were selected?

As GOHub states, two features stood out in the distribution of gyms:

They continue to use old OpenStreetMap data
- Despite the last in-game update of the maps, Niantic apparently still relies on OSM data from July to August 2016 to select gyms.
Level 20 cells are used for determination
- Niantic no longer simply uses Level 20 S2 cells for determining EX Raid gyms, according to recent findings. For a gym to qualify, the center of the respective Level 20 S2 cell must be located in a park.
- Players who engage with the topic must therefore check whether a potential gym is located in an S2 cell, the cell center of which is in a park. Reddit user Tntnnbltn discovered this and illustrated his findings with this graphic:

Pokémon GO Gym Selection — In this example, gyms A and B qualify for EX Raids, gym C and D do not qualify. (Even if gym D is very close)

In the Pokémon GO community, there is still disagreement about whether EX Raids are a meaningful addition to the game. Did you receive an invitation this time?

These current Pokémon in Pokémon GO evolve in Generation 4

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New Battlefield installment coming in fall 2018, release month confirmed

Patrick Freese 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The Battlefield series will get a new installment in autumn 2018. EA now confirms this.

Shooter fans can look forward to a new title in October 2018, where they can showcase their shooting skills. As announced by EA to the Wall Street Journal, a new installment in the Battlefield series will be released this October.

However, details about which part it is, what theme will be addressed, or in which year the shooter takes place, have not yet been disclosed.

Some fans think it’s too fast

The Battlefield community is reacting to the announcement with mixed feelings. Some are excited about a new installment in the series and are already speculating about themes such as World War II.

Others say: “Stop, this is way too early. The fire from Battlefield 1 is still burning and should now just be extinguished by a new title?”

Thanks to a lot of DLC content, Battlefield 1 has managed to maintain stability over the last months and is still fun for many players.

Speculations about “World War II” title

Rumors about a new Battlefield title have been circulating for a long time and have repeatedly referred to a WW2 title in recent weeks. Allegedly, the developer studio DICE Sweden is working on the implementation of such a Battlefield game – the same team that is responsible for Battlefield 1. At least, that’s what YouTuber AlmightyDaq claims, who says to have insider information.

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Bad Company 3 Release – Speculation

In December, YouTuber AlmightyDaq already presented a leak with alleged insider information about Battlefield Bad Company 3. This YouTuber predicted many features of Battlefield 1 before the game was announced. Therefore, many fans trust him.

According to AlmightyDaq, Bad Company 3 is expected to be released after the WW2 title of Battlefield. It is said to take place in the period after the Vietnam War and allow for fast-paced battles. We present the contents of his Bad Company 3 leak in more detail here.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset this week – Nightfall Strike, Flashpoint

Tom Rothstein 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2 had its Weekly Reset yesterday, on January 30th. There are new activities to master, such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint.

Since yesterday, Tuesday, there are several new things in the Destiny universe:

The Update 1.14 has been deployed, introducing various bug fixes as well as new features – such as Masterwork armor and a revamp of raid rewards. You can find all the changes here in the patch notes for 1.14.
Additionally, the first Iron Banner in Season 2 has started. You can earn new weapons and ornaments, as well as some cosmetic items. Read all the info about the current Iron Banner here.

What else is new since the Weekly Reset?

Nightfall strike from January 30th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

This week, Savathun’s Song is the Nightfall.

The modifiers:

Momentum: Health and shield regeneration stop when you are not moving. Sprint to accelerate regeneration.
Time Loop: Anomalies: Destroy anomalies to extend the mission timer.

The challenges:

Complete the Nightfall with at least 5 minutes of remaining time.
Complete the Nightfall with fewer than 3 deaths.
Shoot 15 of its projectiles before defeating Savathun’s Song.

Flashpoint, Raid Challenge, Treasure Maps, Meditations

The Flashpoint is on Nessus. There, you can master public events.

Cayde-6 has treasure maps for Nessus.

The Lust Garden Challenge is active in the raid.

In the Eververse, you can get the Bunched Gesture and the “Teasing Dance” gesture for Glimmer. As Exotics, the “SV-112 Scavenger” Sparrow, the Speed Demon Ghost shell, as well as ornaments for the Tractor Cannon and Telesto are available for purchase.

Ikora Rey has meditations for the missions Cycle, Utopia, and The Entrance. Additionally, with yesterday’s update, the faulty waypoint over Ikora that has been annoying for months has finally been removed.

Lord Saladin is located on the building above the Gunsmith. He sells five armor pieces as well as the weapons Crimils Dagger, Frostmire’s Curse, and Gunnora’s Axe.

We present all new Iron Banner weapons of Season 2 here in the overview.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2: The Return of Loot Boxes

Guddy Hoffmann-Schoenborn 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Sales of Battlefront 2 are overall below the developers’ expectations. EA cites the controversy surrounding microtransactions as the reason. Strangely enough, these are supposed to return in the coming months.

“We want to listen to the players” is regularly heard from EA’s corner. But are loot boxes really what players want? “If done right, they certainly can be,” says EA.

After much back and forth, a decision regarding the loot boxes has now been made and communicated in a conference call.

Poor Numbers

Previously, CFO Blake Jorgensen had already announced that the shipments of Battlefront 2 had fallen short of expectations. Only 7 million copies were shipped instead of 8 million. At least: In terms of downloads, Battlefront 2 made a mark and recorded 5% more than its predecessor.

However, one has learned a lot from the controversy surrounding loot boxes and has been able to draw a lot for the future.

“Microtransactions are great if done right”

Initially, things didn’t go smoothly with microtransactions. Though implemented in the beta, they were significantly dialed back at the beginning of November. Rumor has it that Disney pushed for the loot boxes, causing strife in development. However, Jorgensen distanced himself from this notion.

“One should not believe everything you read in the press. We have a great relationship with Disney and have developed great games together. And if we find the right model for the players and community, I have no doubt that Disney will support us,” Blake Jorgensen

Early on, EA and DICE were confident that microtransactions would return as soon as a satisfactory and fair solution was found for everyone. Apparently, this is now the case. Jorgensen has now confirmed the return of loot boxes “within the next few months.”

He believes that loot box systems can help improve the overall gaming experience – if they are “done right.” They introduce the element of choice, which is an important component.

A Nod to the Players

They continue to work closely with the players to develop the best possible loot box system and are glad to have such passionate fans who tell them exactly when they are right and when they are wrong.

Although the game has not sold as well as expected, they are happy about the players gained. These spend twice as much time in Battlefront 2 compared to the same period in the predecessor. Moreover, 70% of players tackled the campaign, which is a proud number.

It will be exciting to see what the upcoming microtransaction system will look like. What are your expectations for it?

More planned changes for Battlefront 2

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Another nerf: Mercy from Overwatch has been nerfed again

Cortyn 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The latest Mercy nerf from Overwatch is live. We reveal what has been done to the healer from Switzerland this time.

Yesterday evening, on 30.01.2018, Blizzard installed a mini-patch for Overwatch. It contained exactly what the fans of Mercy feared: a major nerf to their favorite character.

Since Mercy’s comprehensive rework last year, the developers have not succeeded in creating a reasonable balance. Although there have been numerous adjustments and nerfs, it was still not enough. With the current patch, her Valkyrie is primarily targeted, meaning her ultimate. It loses a significant part of its special features, such as the additional charge for resurrection or the spontaneous resurrection.

But Junkrat also feels a nerf. His remote-detonated mine is now less effective, as it only deals full damage at the center of the explosion.

Here are the patch notes in detail:

General Updates

[Xbox One] 4K support has been added for the Xbox One X.

Hero Updates

Junkrat

Remote-detonated Mine

The mine now deals less damage to targets that are further away from the center of the explosion.

Mercy

Valkyrie

Resurrection is no longer spontaneous.
Does not grant any additional charge for resurrection anymore.
The speed bonus from Guardian Angel during active Valkyrie has been reduced by 50%.
The duration has been reduced from 20 seconds to 15 seconds.

Bug Fixes

A bug has been fixed that caused D.Va’s face textures not to load when using the “Black Cat” skin.

It remains to be seen whether the developers and players will be satisfied with Mercy this time. Then the long cycle of buffing and nerfing might finally come to an end – at least temporarily.

What do you think of the latest changes to Mercy? Are they good and necessary? Or has Blizzard gone too far?

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Where are the new character slots for WoW?

Cortyn 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The new character slots in World of Warcraft are missed. When will the additional slots be available?

Since last night (30.01.2018), players of World of Warcraft can pre-order the next expansion. Those who buy Battle for Azeroth in advance can take advantage of a character boost and already play the questlines of the allied races. Afterwards, the thought naturally arises to create one of the new characters and level up fresh from level 20 to experience the scaling world from Patch 7.3.5.

However, some players might already be at their limit regarding character slots. After all, only 12 characters can be created per account per server.

At BlizzCon 2017, the developers promised that with Battle for Azeroth, there will be a total of 6 new character slots per server – but they are still missing.

4 new character slots “in just a few days”

In the “Developer Q&A” livestream, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, already revealed that fans do not have to wait until the release of the expansion in the summer.

In the coming days, they plan to update the servers and the game so that all players will receive 4 additional character slots per server!

The 4 additional character slots are available regardless of whether Battle for Azeroth has been pre-ordered or not – they will be unlocked for all players.

Hazzikostas did not mention a specific date, but it should happen “in the next few days.” With a bit of luck, leveling new characters can already begin on the weekend.

Whether there will be 2 more slots with the release of Patch 8.0 and the start of Battle for Azeroth remains to be seen.

Are you already looking forward to the allied races and the new char slots? Or do you not have that many characters and don’t need the slots?

You can find all information about Battle for Azeroth on our comprehensive overview page for the WoW add-on!

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Anthem will be released only in 2019! EA confirms the release delay

Tom Rothstein 31. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

So it is! The release of Anthem (PS4, Xbox One, PC) has been postponed to 2019. Fans will have to wait even longer for the MMO shooter.

According to a Mein-MMO survey, Anthem claims the top spot in the 10 most anticipated MMOs and online games in 2018. It is a shared-world shooter from EA that is in development at BioWare and was officially unveiled for the first time at E3 2017. The release period is set for fall 2018.

However, as Blake Jorgensen, CFO of EA, confirms to the Wall Street Journal, it will not just be released in 2018. Instead, the release is expected in the first quarter of 2019.

Anthem is expected to receive significant attention

Jorgensen also mentions a reason for the postponement: A new Battlefield from EA is already set to release in October 2018. And if Anthem releases in a quieter quarter, it would receive more attention.

EA likely wants to avoid another “Titanfall 2” situation. This highly praised first-person shooter by critics and fans was overshadowed by the releases of Battlefield and CoD and fell short of expectations.

A delay in the development of Anthem is not the reason for the postponement, according to Jorgensen.

Almost a week ago, an insider report surfaced, stating that there were difficulties in the development of Anthem. A 2018 release was never realistic, but EA is pushing for Anthem to be finished by March 2019 to satisfy investors, it was said. This report was denied by Jorgensen.

What is Anthem, anyway?

Anthem is a shared-world shooter in the same vein as Destiny or The Division: You can explore a foreign world with friends, face dangers together, and upgrade your character with loot.

You play as a “Freelancer” – a character equipped with a combat suit that can fly, jump, climb, and dive through the world. And cool weapons and special abilities can also be integrated into this suit. The game is played in third-person perspective.

The developers plan for Anthem to be expanded over months and years with updates and DLCs. There is talk of a 10-year journey.

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WoW: Battle for Azeroth has a release date in summer 2018!

Cortyn 30. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The next WoW expansion “Battle for Azeroth” has a vague release date. It will be released in summer 2018!

The latest patch of World of Warcraft: Legion, Patch 7.3.5, has only been active for a few weeks, yet fans have pressing questions about the future. Battle for Azeroth is on everyone’s lips and pre-orders have already begun. Those who want can pre-order Battle for Azeroth in the in-game shop and benefit from the bonuses already now.

But the fans’ most pressing question is: When will Battle for Azeroth be playable? When is the release date of the next expansion?

Battle for Azeroth Release Date in Summer 2018

The shop already gives a clear hint, as the description in the pre-order states that Battle for Azeroth is supposed to be released no later than September 21 (or earlier). This would allow Blizzard to manage the release of the expansion in summer 2018.

The alpha version of Battle for Azeroth just started a few weeks ago. So far, only a very small, selected group of players has access to the game. In the coming weeks and months, “normal mortals” will also be invited to test the new expansion thoroughly.

Pre-orders for Battle for Azeroth have already begun!

Anyone who pre-orders Battle for Azeroth in the Standard version for €45 will receive some bonuses:

A character boost to level 110 for a character of your choice
Unlocking the quest lines for Allied Races

How to unlock the Allied Races in WoW

Additionally, purchasing the Collector’s Edition for €60 comes with extra bonuses:

One mount each for Alliance and Horde
The pet Tottle

What do you think of this release date for Battle for Azeroth? Is the game coming at a suitable time? Or is it still far too far away and thus is coming too late?

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Fortnite: Battle Royale announces compensation for downtime

Robert Albrecht 30. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite: Battle Royale (PS4, XBoxOne, PC) faced some issues last week. As Epic has now announced, all players will be compensated for the downtime – regardless of whether they prefer to play Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode or the Save the World PvE mode. We present the compensation.

After 14 hours of maintenance, the last update was finally implemented in Fortnite – and immediately brought the next issues. Players were unable to access the servers, and later there were also issues with team creation, which had to be temporarily disabled.

Many players wished for compensation for the lost time when they had to engage with their friends or relatives instead. As Epic has now announced, there will be compensation – but don’t expect too much!

Compensation for the Battle Pass, seasonal Gold for the PvE mode

Specifically, all players – regardless of whether they only play the Battle Royale mode or the PvE mode – will receive compensation. The following will be credited to player accounts by Epic:

20 Battle Pass stars for progress in the Battle Royale mode (equivalent to 2 tiers) and
1,600 seasonal Gold, which can be spent in the Event Store in the PvE mode.

So whoever has not yet completed their Battle Pass will likely get closer to the Black Knight, which can be earned at the maximum level of 70.

When will players receive the compensation? After the update of the game to version 2.4.0, all players will automatically receive the compensation. The update 2.4.0 has already been announced in the game and will also bring the Minigun among other things!

battle-pass-fortnite — The Battle Pass for Fortnite: Battle Royale

Robert says: A nice gesture from Epic, even if some players might be disappointed that it wasn’t “more”. However, one should not forget that at least the Battle Royale mode is free – compensation for that is therefore not a given.

What do you think of the compensation? Did you expect more?

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WoW: Battle for Azeroth pre-order is live! Here are the bonuses

Cortyn 30. January 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

It comes as many WoW fans hoped. The pre-order of Battle for Azeroth brings Allied Races. But when will they be playable? What are the bonuses for pre-ordering the new WoW expansion Battle for Azeroth?

Fans of World of Warcraft are eagerly awaiting new information on Battle for Azeroth, the pre-sale, and the Allied Races. In an interview with mmo-champion, Paul Kubit, the Senior Game Designer, revealed some details.

Those who purchase the game in pre-sale will also have the opportunity to recruit the first four Allied Races early.

The Highmountain Tauren, Nightborne, Void Elves, and Lightforged Draenei can be unlocked with their introductory quest. However, this currently only includes the starting quests for the races.
How to unlock Allied Races in WoW

The answer to a question is still unknown: When exactly will the Allied Races be made available?

Because from the interview with mmo-champion, it becomes clear that the team is still unsure about when exactly the Allied Races will be made available. If we consider the release of Legion and the Demon Hunters as a reference, it will probably be just a few weeks before the release of Battle for Azeroth – which is expected to be in late summer 2018.

Update: The Allied Races are now available!

We have presented the 5 most important innovations of Battle for Azeroth here!

What is the cost of Battle for Azeroth? Price for Standard Version and Collector’s Edition

The pre-order is now possible, at least in the in-game shop, the offer can already be selected.

The Standard Version costs €45.
The Digital Deluxe Edition costs €60.
The Collector’s Edition a proud €100.

You can find all information about Battle for Azeroth on our comprehensive overview page.

Pre-order grants boost to level 110, mounts, and a pet

Besides that, the pre-order of Battle for Azeroth has another advantage: You receive a character boost to level 110 and can instantly raise a twink of your choice to the current maximum level.

Those who choose to pre-order the Collector’s Edition will additionally receive two cool mounts, namely the Seabraid Stallion (Alliance) and the Gilded Ravasaur (Horde), as well as the cute pet Tottle on both sides.

Battle for Azeroth pre-order box at Amazon

Will you pre-order Battle for Azeroth right away? Or are you waiting to see what images come from the Alpha and Beta before deciding?

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Destiny 2: Update 1.14 is now live! – Patch notes for PS4, Xbox One, PC

Tom Rothstein 30. January 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, Update 1.14 can now be downloaded and installed. Bungie has announced the patch notes for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Today, Tuesday, the update 1.1.2 went live shortly after 6 PM, which has the version number 1.14 on PS4. It is approximately 75 MB in size and must be installed so that you can play Destiny 2 again as soon as the servers are back online.

Bungie just released the official patch notes for 1.1.2 / 1.14.

These are the new features and bug fixes that update 1.1.2 brings

The most important new features were already known in advance:

Legendary armor pieces can now drop as masterworks – The stats on this new, rare armor can be rerolled, and each masterwork armor piece grants +3 damage resistance when the player has an active Super. You can upgrade existing legendary armor pieces in your possession to masterworks.
The raid rewards are being revamped – Mods with special raid perks will be introduced, the rewards after raid encounters will improve (among other things, they have a chance at Exotics and at least one weapon or armor piece will drop after encounters) and a Ghost shell will be introduced as a special bonus. All information can be found in the provided link.
Prometheus Lens
- The Flame Refraction perk now generates ammunition instead of drawing it from reserves
- Base damage is increased
A UI issue with Ikora Rey has been fixed that displayed an incorrect waypoint.
Heroic strike completions now have a higher chance of exotic loot
Mercury challenges are now available during adventures
The “Lost Sector” cooldown has been reduced from 10 to 5 minutes
The XP required to earn a luminous engram has been reduced from 160,000 to 120,000
Weapon master engrams now grant shaders again
A bug was fixed where “Three of Coins” did not increase the chances of exotic rewards when playing public events on Mercury

The complete patch notes in English

Here are the full patch notes with all bug fixes in English. We will embed them:

Masterwork Armor

Legendary armor can now be obtained as masterworks
Any armor that is not a masterwork can be upgraded by spending 5 masterwork cores and 20 legendary shards
- Upgrading to a masterwork may cause the armor’s stats to reroll
Masterwork armor grants 3% damage resistance for each equipped masterwork armor piece when players have activated their Super
The stats (heavy, light, or restorative) of the masterwork armor can differ from those of the base armor piece
- Players can reroll masterwork armor to randomly receive one of the three base sets, allowing them to reroll the stats of their armor pieces piece by piece
Rerolling masterwork armor costs 1 masterwork core and 10 legendary shards
Just like with weapons, the drop rate for masterwork armor is higher in trials of the nine and raid activities

Raid

At Benedict 99-40, there is now a weekly rotating inventory of weapons and armor
- To unlock these items for purchase, players must complete the corresponding activity of the week
In raid encounters, at least one armor piece or weapon is guaranteed
- Note: In the Castellum and Reactor Escape encounters, you can get one legendary engram each week
If you complete a prestige version of a raid activity before playing it on normal, you will receive both normal and prestige rewards, while also locking the weekly rewards for each activity
The final encounter of the raid activities can be a chance to receive a new exotic ghost that is exclusive to Leviathan
Raid armor has unique mods that only function on Leviathan
- Raid mods can be exchanged for the price of one raid token
- Raid armor already in inventory automatically has the option to apply mods
In all raid encounters, there is now a chance to receive an exotic reward

Sandbox

Prometheus Lens
- The Flame Refraction perk now generates ammunition instead of drawing it from reserves
- Base damage has been increased
Lucky Pants
- A bug was fixed where the “Illegal Modded Holster” perk could give infinite ammunition
Ophidian Aspect
- A bug was fixed where the Cobra Totem perk did not function correctly when using weapons that have the Fixer Draw perk
I Live
- Revised perks on the “World Eater” grenade launcher to make a second signature perk available: Moving Target
- The perks “Enhanced Drum” and “High Velocity Rounds” have been removed
A bug was fixed where grenade projectiles lingered indefinitely in the crucible after being hit by Telesto

Activities

A bug was fixed where warp gates did not always function when players completed Heroic Mercury adventures
The description for the “Deprived” modifier in Heroic Adventures has been revised to correctly state that grenade damage is reduced when the modifier is active
The description of Heroic Mercury Adventures has been revised to correctly indicate the availability
- Players can play up to three heroic Mercury adventures on any given day
- Each heroic adventure can be played once during each of the two weekly resets
Heroic adventures are no longer automatically selected during the weekly reset
Mercury challenges are now available during adventures
A bug was fixed where new characters created after “Curse of Osiris” did not receive the flashpoint milestone
A bug was fixed where scannables for the group fights did not appear correctly during group fights events
The Trials of the Nine now correctly display the conditions when the featured map requires possession of “Curse of Osiris”
The Lost Sector cooldown has been reduced from 10 to 5 minutes
A bug was fixed where players could not progress in the final encounter of the “Tree of Probabilities” strike

A bug was fixed where Ikora displayed an incorrect waypoint
Players in social spaces now receive a notification when their postmaster’s inventory is full
Waypoints to chests now appear correctly when using the scout reports on Mercury
Colorblind settings now apply to the elements of the Circus encounters in the “Leviathan” raid
Brother Vance’s armor now correctly displays mod slots in the vendor inventory preview
A bug was fixed where players saw the incorrect level up UI when leveling alternative characters from 21-25
Auto rifles now correctly display perks when players inspect weapons in the vault
The display order of equipment slots (mods, shaders, etc.) in the item detail screen is now more consistent
The dismantling timer for masterwork cores has been increased
Masterwork weapons and armor now show a gold frame when viewed at the postmaster’s inventory
Crucible players are correctly notified when power ammo is picked up in the caves of the Shattered Cliffs

Rewards

The XP needed to earn a luminous engram has been reduced from 160,000 to 120,000
The “Crossing” emblem is now correctly displayed in the collection for players who have earned it
Character models no longer jerk when they arrive in social spaces with spawn effects
The names of spawn effects have been updated to match how they appear in-game
- The Golden Spotlight effect is now the Yellow Spotlight effect
- The Blue Class Sigil effect is now the Purple Class Sigil effect
The ornament symbol for the “New Monarchy” helm now shows the correct helm
The “New Monarchy” cloak now displays the correct image for female hunters
A bug was fixed where Future War Cult gauntlets displayed floating geometry
Weapon master engrams now correctly grant gunsmith shaders
A bug was fixed where “Three of Coins” did not increase the chances of exotic rewards when playing public events on Mercury
Heroic strike completions now have a higher chance of exotic rewards
A bug was fixed where “Curse of Osiris” strikes did not correctly award clan engrams when featured as “Nightfall”
Arcite-99 now offers weapon master engrams for players who have reached level 20 but have not yet completed the Red War campaign

Miscellaneous

“Shimmering Favor of the Vanguard” now costs only 250 Glimmer instead of 350
“Shimmering Favor of the Crucible” now costs only 600 Glimmer instead of 750
A bug was fixed where challenges did not appear in quick play
A bug was fixed where masterwork cores and mod components were not forwarded to the postmaster’s inventory
A bug was fixed where Destiny 2 crashed if players changed their emotes too quickly
A bug was fixed where players could not interact with vendors after fast traveling to a social space
A bug was fixed where the “Lucky Rabbit” belt was not properly attached to the character model
A bug was fixed where certain sparrow contrails obstructed the player’s view
A bug was fixed where the “Stand Up” and “Stealth” emotes could not coexist in a player’s inventory
Cayde now properly recognizes player achievements during Mercury flashpoint weeks when he awards the flashpoint engram instead of asking about the weather on Io
A bug was fixed where Zavala displayed incorrect text when awarding players rewards for the heroic strike milestone

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Gran Turismo Sport (PS4) switches to overdrive based on fan feedback

Gastbeitrag 30. January 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

The start didn’t go well for Gran Turismo Sport (PS4), but the developers are listening to the fans and shifting into a higher gear.

Our reader Devilron1989 has taken a closer look at the development of Gran Turismo Sport and wrote this guest post for us at Mein-MMO.de.

One of the worst launches of the year

You probably didn’t even notice it because the so-called “shitstorm” passed quickly, only to catch games like Star Wars: Battlefront 2 or Destiny 2, but GT Sport did not have a good launch at all. Many things were criticized by players:

The missing offline modes like career,
the limited selection of vehicles,
the VR implementation
and of course, the online requirement.

Yes, you read that right, after all these years the old issue resurfaced: “Online only” for a game series that had primarily grown through singleplayer. The fans didn’t like it, and there was a deluge of criticism in forums and on review sites. The end of the story: Gran Turismo, traditionally one of Sony’s key exclusive games, became perhaps the biggest flop of 2017.

But what’s it like in 2018? Can you hear the engine rumbling in the background?

GT Sport is getting better and faster every month!

At this point, Sony deserves praise. They didn’t simply leave the game behind, but worked through the criticism from fans and responded ambitiously.
By the end of November, minor blemishes were fixed with patches.

The control via controller and steering wheel has been improved
the individual performance of the cars has been brought under control
and some cosmetic aspects have also been renewed

At this point, something was done against the hated “online requirement”. From Patch 1.06, players could also use the photo mode or the livery editor offline. Shortly afterwards, the development studio Polyphony Digital, a subsidiary of Sony, announced a singleplayer expansion for the end of December – free for everyone in the form of a patch!

12 new cars came just before Christmas

On December 22, 2017, just before Christmas, it finally happened. The “GT League” was released with Patch 1.09 and brought major changes. Initially, the number of available vehicles was increased:

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V・spec II (R32)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V・spec II Nür (R34)
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
Lamborghini Countach LP400
Ferrari F40
Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
KTM X-BOW R
Suzuki Swift Sport
Volkswagen Sambabus Type 2 (T1)
Chris Holstrom Concepts 1967 Chevy Nova
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible (C3)

Finally more love for singleplayer

The special thing about the GT League was not the vehicles, but a comprehensive singleplayer mode that was oriented towards the major GT predecessors. Now, modes like the “Sunday Cup”, “Clubman Cup”, or “Mazda Roadster Cup” could finally be played offline. All of this with different classifications. Sometimes you have to tackle the cup with powerful cars, sometimes with relatively sluggish vehicles.

These cups are also divided by different difficulty levels consisting of Beginner League, Amateur League, Professional League, or Endurance League.

New update brings sports cars, racetrack, and GT events

After some player wishes have been fulfilled, there are plans to work on further improvements. Many GT fans are calling for more rain on the various tracks. Although this weather phenomenon already exists in the game, it only rains heavily on the track “Northern Isle Speedway”. This is set to change in the future.

Currently, content continues to be delivered diligently. Last week, on January 25, 2018, an update was released with:

Ten new vehicles,
a new track called “Autodromo Nazionale Monza”
and four additional GT League events consisting of:
- F-150-Raptor-Survival,
- J-Sports-Meeting,
- La Festa Cavallino
- and the endurance series for Gr. 3.

Fast patches silence critics of Gran Turismo Sport on PS4

GT Sport reminds me a bit of the saying: “Like a phoenix from the ashes.” Sure, the game had its problems, and it’s still a few miles away from being a perfect racing game, but in my opinion, Sony is doing a lot right here and gradually silencing the critics with current patches.

Especially the speed with which this is being done shows that they do not want to abandon the GT Sport project. This development is something that, in my opinion, should really be praised, as it unfortunately does not belong to the standard in the gaming industry at present. Those who love exciting online matches will certainly have fun with GT Sport, while those who want to focus on offline activities should gradually take a look at this game. For example, older Amazon reviews should not deceive you this year anymore. The game is now truly worth its price and is steadily improving!

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With these tips, you can level up quickly in Call of Duty: WW2 and go Prestige

Dennis Zühlke 30. January 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

You want to quickly achieve Prestige in Call of Duty: WW2, but don’t know how? With this guide, you’ll get some tips on how to rank up one rank after another.

As soon as a new CoD installment is released towards the end of the year in local and virtual stores, you want to climb the Prestige ladder as quickly as possible. But what’s the point of going Prestige?

Well, for starters, your rank resets to 0, but you also receive Prestige Tokens. With these, you can permanently unlock any weapon or parts of your equipment. Additionally, there are various rewards and challenges. For the first Prestige, the developers gift you a cool helmet.

And those are just a few features that you can unlock in the game. So it’s worth it to achieve Prestige. Here are some tips on how to rank up as quickly as possible.

Going Prestige: Which multiplayer mode should you play?

You earn the most experience points while playing various modes. The more kills you get, the more points you earn. However, you shouldn’t just run around shooting and collecting kills, but also complete the objectives of the respective mode to really rack up points. Here are my favorites where the right play style can rain points down:

Kill Confirmed: In this classic mode, you rack up a lot of points, provided you diligently collect the tags of fallen soldiers. A kill gives you 50 points and picking up the tag gives you 75 points on top of that. The short rounds help you to collect many points in relatively little time.
War: In this scenario, it’s about completing various operation objectives. Sometimes you need to repair a bridge, sometimes escort a heavy tank. If you consistently meet the objectives, points pour down. Another advantage: The “Kill-Death-Ratio” you achieve in this mode is not counted in your statistics. So you can play more relaxed and still rank up.
Domination: In the Domination mode, you fight over an area on the map, which changes position after being captured. Make sure to always operate close to the position to be able to capture it quickly.
Team Deathmatch: If you don’t want to complete objectives and just like to shoot around, you can also play the traditional Team Deathmatch. While there aren’t as many experience points here, the rounds generally end relatively quickly compared to the above modes.

Use the Headquarters for Orders, Commands, and More!

In the Headquarters, you should go to the Quartermaster and grab new Orders. These grant you a significant amount of experience points along with supply drops. However, these cost armory credits. So think carefully about which orders you can fulfill.

At Major Howard, you can collect Commands. These give you various experience point boosts for your soldier when fulfilled.
There are also the so-called Objectives, which are displayed at the top right of the screen. Completing these objectives usually grants you experience points, so get to it.
Try to log into the Headquarters as often as possible and check for new orders and commands. The good thing about completing tasks: you also receive supply drops in addition to experience points, which may contain further experience point boosts.

Open Crates for Experience Point Boosts and Epic Weapons

Open as many crates as possible. Because when you have enough items for a collection, you’ll receive epic versions of weapons. These in turn grant you an experience point boost. However, this only applies if you get kills with this weapon.

Level Up Your Weapons and Divisions

While leveling up your divisions, you receive additional experience points. If you have the opportunity to set your division to Prestige, I highly recommend it. Although you’ll need to unlock some skills again, leveling up grants you further experience points.

It works similarly for the weapons. Try to get each weapon to max level and always use the option to go Prestige with this weapon. Even unlocking camouflages grants you various experience points.

Therefore, you shouldn’t stick to one weapon, but rather try out the whole range of firearms.

As a little treat, when you first Prestige a weapon, you can put your clan tag on the gun, and when you Prestige a weapon for the second time, you can add a counter for kills.

Challenges

Another way to rank up quickly is by completing challenges.

There are various tasks there, including obtaining a certain number of kills with various weapons. When you complete the challenge, points rain down.

Do you have any tips and tricks to rank up faster? Let us know in the comments.

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Whoever subscribes to a PS Plus subscription now will receive a shooter game in addition

Tom Rothstein 30. January 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony is promoting a new campaign for PlayStation Plus. If you subscribe for a year now, you will get the first-person shooter Far Cry 4 for free.

If your “PS Plus” subscription has just expired or you don’t have one, Sony now wants to entice you with a new offer for the paid online service.

By subscribing to a twelve-month membership, you will receive the first-person shooter Far Cry 4 (for PS4) for free.

However, the offer is only valid if you do not have an active “PS Plus” membership at the time of purchase. The promotion does not apply to subscription renewals.

You can find all the information about the offer in the PlayStation Store.

PlayStation Plus costs 59.99 euros for the annual subscription. This price also applies to the offer, which runs from now until February 12, 2018, at 11 a.m.

What benefits does PS Plus provide me? PS Plus is required for most online games on the PS4 to play together with or against other players. Additionally, you receive a selection of “free games” included in the subscription every month. Other benefits, such as 10 GB of online storage and exclusive discounts, are also available.

Here you can find the free PS Plus games for January 2018!

What is Far Cry 4?

As a gift for subscribing to a yearly plan, Sony offers the digital full version of Far Cry 4 – the standard version. This usually costs 20 euros, but is currently available for 12 euros in the PlayStation Store (until February 8).

Far Cry 4 is a first-person shooter by Ubisoft that was released in 2014. It is the fourth installment in the “Far Cry” series. Far Cry 5 is expected in 2018.

In Far Cry 4, you travel to Kyrat, a fictional country in the Himalayas. There, you find yourself in a civil war aimed at overthrowing the oppressive regime of the dictator and self-proclaimed king Pagan Min.

It is a first-person shooter where you can complete various story missions as well as numerous side quests in an open world. You fight not only against Pagan Min’s henchmen but also against the local wildlife.

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Overwatch Pro Settings: How the Pros Play – Equipment and Setup

Cortyn 30. January 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

In the Overwatch League, the best players in the world compete. But what hardware do the pros actually use? What are their configurations? A clear table reveals all the details of the Pro Settings.

This article was created in January 2017 and updated on January 30, 2018.

The difference between a good player and a real pro in Overwatch is not just the time and experience invested in the game, but also largely their equipment. To play in big tournaments like the Overwatch League, it’s not enough to just be good – the setup and settings must also be right.

Both the hardware and individual system settings can be crucial to achieve maximum performance in every situation. On the site on-winning, the settings and setups of many different pros from several games are listed – including for Overwatch. The list is continuously updated.

Overwatch League Philadelphia Fusion wins

Overwatch Pro Settings – How eSport Stars Play

The settings that distinguish a pro from a casual player range from the DPI value of the mouse to the refresh rate of the monitor. More is not always better. A brief overview of the most important values and what they indicate:

DPI Value: The Dots-Per-Inch value, or DPI (dot density), roughly indicates the speed of the mouse. At 400 DPI, the mouse cursor moves 400 pixels per moved inch; at 1600 DPI, it moves 1600 pixels.
Mouse Polling (Mouse Hz): The Mouse Polling value, also known as Mouse Hz for hertz, indicates how often the mouse reports its position, i.e. how precise it is. At 1000 Hz, the mouse reports its position 1000 times per second to the computer.
(Overwatch) Sensitivity: Multiplies the DPI of the mouse by the in-game mouse sensitivity.
“cm”=360°: indicates how many cm the mouse must be moved to make a 360° turn in the game (depends on Sensitivity and DPI value).
Hz (Monitor Refresh Rate): Indicates how often the monitor refreshes the image each second. Does NOT correspond with FPS, but indicates how many FPS are possible.

In the following graphic, you can see the settings from the New York Excelsior team. They are currently the favorite for the first place in the Overwatch League.

Overwatch Pro Settings New York Excelsior

Almost all pros swear by the hardware of 144Hz monitors from the XL series by BenQ, with the most used model 2430T found here on Amazon*. Almost none of the pros use a monitor with less Hz, although some use those with a refresh rate of 240. The rest of the hardware is not necessarily indicative, as much depends on sponsorships.

If you are looking for a few suggestions to emulate your idol or simply want a decent “basic setup” for a solid start to a gaming career, you can find the exact list of all current players of the Overwatch League and many streamers on om-winning.com.

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For the top 3 of the Overwatch League, things are going downhill – the West can finally catch up!

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