During Saturn’s Super Sunday, you can get an OLED TV at a significantly lower price today. Additionally, there are some gaming offers.
With the Philips 55POS9002/12, you receive an OLED TV with a display diagonal of 55 inches for 1,799 euros. Of course, the resolution is 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, which corresponds to UHD. Thanks to OLED technology, you can expect particularly beautiful colors and a very good black value.
As is customary with Philips, the TV also features a three-sided Ambilight. HDR Perfect is also among its functions, as well as Android TV. The latter is the smart TV system of the television and gives you access to the Google Play Store on the TV.
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The sandbox MMO ArcheAge by Trion is getting a wave of new fresh start servers in 2018. Not all players are pleased with this.
ArcheAge recently provided players with some new servers where they could start completely anew. Trion has now announced that these will not be the last servers. Soon, there will be more fresh start realms for ArcheAge. This brings joy to some players but also criticism.
Many players love these “fresh start servers” because the initial phase of a sandbox MMO like ArcheAge is particularly enjoyable for many gamers. Everything is still new and unspoiled. No one is stronger than the others; you can still achieve everything and you are not running against highly cultivated hardcore characters who have months of advantage. Moreover, there is a chance for good housing spots, as not everything has been fully explored.
Other players find it totally ridiculous that new servers are constantly being created instead of taking care of the old realms. After all, not everyone wants to start over all the time. Furthermore, realms are repeatedly closed or merged with other servers due to the low player count.
In addition, they suspect a cheap trick from Trion behind the new servers. Because those who start anew often spend some real money to acquire a few useful items from the cash shop at the start.
New servers later in 2018
However, it seems certain that new servers are coming. One player closely examined the last live stream of the developers on the subject and edited out the relevant information. According to this, new servers are definitely part of the plan for the later part of 2018.
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Originally, they were planned for December 2017, but according to Associate Producer Seraphina Brennan, “it was not the right time yet.” In 2018, fresh start servers for ArcheAge are definitely on the plan.
Bungie teases changes to the weapon system in Destiny 2. The Guardians are excited.
Destiny veterans who continued the Guardian journey with Destiny 2 had to get used to a major change: Bungie completely overhauled the weapon system.
Where there was once a choice between primary weapons, secondary weapons, and heavy weapons, there are now kinetic weapons, energy weapons, and power weapons. This change especially means that Guardians now have much more playtime with what were once primary weapons. Former secondary weapons such as snipers, shotguns, or fusion rifles have been lumped together with heavy weapons, against which they are outmatched in Destiny 2. Hardly anyone plays with a sniper when they can equip a rocket launcher.
Many Guardians therefore wish for the old weapon system to return – or at least a revision of the current system. They do not want to run around with two auto rifles in two slots, but rather with one auto rifle, one sniper, and one rocket launcher. This provides greater variety in combat, enriching the player experience.
There is indeed hope that Bungie will revamp the weapon system in Destiny 2.
Improvements to the weapon slots and weapon archetypes are planned for Fall 2018 (or sooner).
The top comment under the post on reddit was for a long time: “Yes, Bungie has finally realized that the current weapon system is not fun. They are reworking the slots!”
What is actually meant by the improvements is still unclear. Therefore, the line has led to numerous speculations in recent hours – after all, there are some shortcomings in the current weapon system.
Now Game Director Christopher Barrett has commented via Twitter. He responded to a tweet stating that the weapon system and weapons in Destiny 1 were better. Barrett emphasizes that improvements to the weapon system in Destiny 2 and enhancements and balance adjustments to weapons and exotics are on the way. He then posted a detailed tweet on this topic:
Destiny 2 needs more meaningful weapons. The exotics should truly be exotic. And weapons like sniper rifles, shotguns, and fusion rifles should return to their former glory. That is what we are working on.
He continues that this topic was a bit under-discussed in the blog post. But the sandbox team is an extremely talented group that is working hard on these changes.
On reddit, there is now lively discussion about what Barrett’s statements could concretely mean:
Is the old weapon system from Destiny 1 really making a comeback? Would Bungie really take this step, which would be an admission that the current system was a mistake?
Are only shotguns, fusion rifles, and snipers being buffed? If so, what is meant by improvements to the weapon slots?
Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in between. The mentioned three weapon types must certainly undergo some changes, as they currently play a subordinate role. Some Guardians suspect that they could be slightly nerfed and placed into the energy weapon pool.
The future will tell.
What do you hope will happen with theshotguns, fusion rifles, and snipers? Do you want the weapon system from Destiny 1 back?
With a teaser released by Epic, the developers of Fortnite: Battle Royale prepare players for groundbreaking innovations. The map of Fortnite will undergo extensive revisions.
Although no exact date was mentioned, the cat is out of the bag – Fortnite’s map will undergo extensive changes. A completely new city will be integrated, and other areas will be comprehensively revised.
The map of Fortnite: Battle Royale has been suffering for some time because the western part is relatively barren and therefore poorly visited. Epic aims to change this.
Even though no specific date is known, the update is expected to be released next week between January 15th and January 21st.
Players can look forward to more interesting starting points and more pronounced landscapes. The swamp is expected to feel swampier, and the mountains more mountainous. The landscapes and locations on the map should feel more unique.
Especially with the houses, the current version has many repetitions. Here, Epic wants to bring more variety.
In addition, a new city will be coming. This was already known; only the timing was unclear. The city is expected to be located south of Loot Lake.
Improvements will also come, which Lead System Designer Eric Williamson does not specifically address in the teaser.
The Christmas Trees Disappear – Along with Them the Treasure Chests
Many players wished for the large Christmas trees to remain permanently in the game. Up to three treasure chests could be found under these trees. However, Epic is putting a stop to this wish.
Eric Williamson justifies this with the new city and the other improvements that the map will offer in the future. With the new update, there will be enough places with plenty of loot that will quickly make you forget about the Christmas trees.
You can watch the teaser in detail here (you can activate German subtitles in the settings):
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The next patch for WoW is nearly finished. Finally, there is a release candidate!
Players of World of Warcraft have been eagerly anticipating the next patch for quite some time. Patch 7.3.5 has been on the PTR for several weeks and includes some adjustments and improvements that fans have been wishing for a long time.
Since this morning (01/13/2018), a new version of Patch 7.3.5 is now available on the PTR, carrying the addition “Release Candidate” in the name. This means that the patch is basically done and only emergency changes will be made.
Thus, the soonest possible release date for Patch 7.3.5 is looking more likely to be Wednesday, 01/17/2018.
The fact that only a few details have changed in the “Release Candidate” version compared to the last version of Patch 7.3.5 also supports a timely release.
What does Patch 7.3.5 contain in terms of new content and improvements?
Although Patch 7.3.5 contains little “new” content, there are a few improvements and adjustments to already existing game content. Here are some things you can look forward to in Patch 7.3.5:
World scaling. All zones adjust to the character’s level, within certain limits, providing a better leveling experience.
Timewalking: Ulduar (active only during the Timewalking “Wrath of the Lich King”)
The Community Day in Pokémon GO takes place once a month and brings a special collector’s Pikachu with the first event.
To bring together the trainers of the Pokémon GO community, the team at Niantic has come up with a special event: the Community Day. This event day takes place once a month and is meant to encourage trainers to play and meet other players.
Each month, Pokémon with extraordinary attacks serve as bait. Pikachu kicks things off.
Surfer-Pikachu in January
On January 20th, the first Community Day in Pokémon GO takes place and rewards trainers with a higher spawn rate of Pikachu. If you catch this special Pokémon during the event, it will know an exclusive attack. And this is where collectors of rare monsters get excited.
Pikachu that you catch during the event on January 20 will know the exclusive event attack “Surfer.” Pikachu’s moveset actually only includes:
Template for 1st Community-Pikachu probably “The Big Wave”
Pikachu with the Surf attack are therefore something very special and enhance any collection. Fans were able to see the Surfer-Pikachu in the anime episode “The Big Wave” already.
In the yellow Pokémon Edition, there is also a mini-game called Pikachu’s Beach, where you play as a surfing Pikachu.
Good feedback on the event, further special features desired
In the community, the Community Day is well received. Fans are happy about catching special monsters or conducting mass evolutions during double XP events.
It is unclear whether the Pokémon with the exclusive attacks will also visually differ from the others. Trainers would be pleased if the Pikachu would carry a small surfboard instead of a changing head covering.
In addition, trainers are eagerly waiting for Niantic to finally introduce Squirtle with sunglasses. These special specimens of the Water Starter Pokémon are known from the anime series.
Ash’s Squirtle was the leader of the Squirtle Squad, which was equipped with these cool accessories. However, Niantic has never confirmed that these special Squirtle will ever come to Pokémon GO. Nevertheless, the wish is definitely present in the community.
The Community Day would be a good opportunity to incorporate such special Pokémon into the game. However, these are currently just wishes and hopes from trainers. There is currently no hope from Niantic’s side.
But even if the event monsters do not visually differ from other specimens, the special event attacks are already a reason for collectors to participate in these events. Because after the events, these special monsters will probably not be available anymore.
Yes, Second Life is still alive. It thrives peacefully and enjoys a loyal player base that has made itself comfortable in this virtual reality. People play, love, laugh – and somewhat playfully rake in money. So much so that some players can support their real-life living from it. We show you how to earn money with Second Life in 2018!
Second Life launched in 2003 and created a world where players could start a second life. Anything goes that pleases. The world is shaped and formed by the players. Soon, businesses sprouted from the virtual ground, and communities formed. People created game content, events, and more. And they got rich from it.
Linden Dollars are the currency of choice
In Second Life, you can go to work – and earn money. The in-game currency is called Linden Dollar (L$). It can be exchanged for real money. Through these exchanges – the swapping of virtual currency for real currency – Second Life is integrated into the real economic cycle. In 2017 alone, over 60 million US dollars were reportedly earned via Second Life.
Jobs can either be found or created. Whether you work as a DJ, design clothing, or rent out land. But not everyone succeeds in “getting rich.” You need to have luck, be at the right place at the right time, and also bring the necessary know-how. But maybe all of that applies to you.
We show you five ways to make money with Second Life.
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In essence, everything you see in Second Life is designed by users. Clothing, houses, make-up, furniture – the imagination knows no bounds. There’s no reliance on a single program; you can use your favorites like Photoshop or 3D Studio Max. The products can then be sold in your own shop or on the official marketplace.
Be a fashion designer, an architect, or a texture artist. What sounds like cheap advertising for the game is actually achievable if you invest enough time and effort into learning the necessary skills. No one becomes a master artist overnight. But you can try. Potential buyers are certainly available.
However, not everything is rosy in creator land at the moment. PC Gamer spoke with entrepreneur Oobleck Allagash, who officially and quite successfully (his company PocketGacha made several million in revenue alone since August) sells designer products from players. Through his backend system, what was already feared has now become visible: The problem of illegally copying and selling items in Second Life is not only still practiced but has also increased.
These “bad guys,” as Allagash nicely calls them, have found a way to replicate even unique items and sell them for profit. This diminishes the actual value of the product and causes significant financial damage to the creators. Although Linden Lab announced in an update that they want to address this issue, the problem has not been resolved to this day.
But despite these problems, creating content is still a way to earn real money in Second Life.
Just like in real life, appearance matters here – but here it refers to the avatar’s appearance. Both being a model and dancing in Second Life requires a certain upfront investment. Particularly beautiful skins, make-up, and poses or corresponding animations can be expensive.
However, you don’t need any special talent, as the avatar does most of the work almost by itself as long as the player guides it. Even though resourceful entrepreneurs already run model schools, they only teach the basics, such as how to create a model portfolio. The virtual models often need one too.
Then it’s vital to make an impression on fashion show organizers or club owners, build contacts, and take initial steps. It’s not enough to just stand on the street and look good – I will come back to this later. But once you have landed good gigs, your virtual modeling career can begin!
The oldest profession in the world
Strangely enough, this profession is not officially listed on the website. Yet they exist: escort ladies, porn actors, and erotic models. Cyber sex is nothing new and is commonly found in virtual worlds and chat rooms. And this is despite the fact that you must buy the genitalia for your avatar in Second Life. It’s not easy.
However, the nightlife in Second Life is less intrusive than what is said about the “Rape Tavern” in World of Warcraft. The reason is not only the apparently respectful player base, but also the strict rules that apply there. As an escort lady reported to Vice, each professional must possess an “escort card” that includes details like prices, permitted actions of clients, and safe words.
The price varies depending on the service. Despite the dirty business, the nightclubs seem to be well organized. Of course, I do not recommend this occupation, but for completeness’ sake, I must mention how some make money in Second Life.
Marketing real products
Even if you have already built a small business in real life or work as a creative freelancer, you can use Second Life. Whether you use your voice to host a gig in Second Life or hold virtual readings – everything is allowed.
The community within the game may tip you, but the more important aspect is the contact with them. Through these and similar actions, you can increase your own visibility and create a stronger bond with the participants. Particularly, readings are frequently performed on virtual ground.
Land Baron
Fun fact: A land baron was the first to become a real-life millionaire through Second Life. Ailin Gräf, known in the game as Anshe Chung, skillfully bought and sold land, refurbished it, and showed a good sense of the market.
To succeed, you must know how the current market works and what is in demand. Then you can buy land with or without a house built on it and sell it for profit. The same applies to real estate. Whether you sell or rent them is up to you.
Here too, you can get creative and build houses, design gardens, and create places where people want to linger.
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Success and money are not handed to you in Second Life
You wouldn’t believe what you can earn money with in Second Life! But it requires a long thread of patience, brainpower, and commitment. Just like in real life, where not everything works immediately.
It’s exciting that you can also make real money with video games. Playfully achieving success – when you hit the right nerve at the right time.
According to an analyst, the PS4 Pro is merely a marketing gimmick, while the Xbox One X is a console of generation 8.5.
In autumn 2013, the release of the PS4 and Xbox One marked the beginning of the 8th console generation, which we are still in as of 2018.
The 8th console generation, however, has a peculiarity: For the first time, fresh consoles like the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X have been released that now sit between classic generations. They are indeed new devices with stronger performance, but all games that will be released for them must also run on the standard PS4 and standard Xbox One. They do not mark the beginning of a 9th generation, but rather represent a better 8th generation, a generation 8.5.
In an interview with GamingBolt, IDC market analyst Lewis Ward cannot endorse this statement. In his opinion, only the Xbox One X is a console of generation 8.5.
PS4 Pro just a gimmick, Xbox One X a fundamental redesign
According to Ward, the PS4 Pro is primarily a marketing gimmick. In terms of performance increase, the Pro is not comparable to the Xbox One X. He explains: “Basically, it is an update of the standard console, but Sony adapted some of the internals and thus enabled a performance boost of 10% for the Pro.” Slightly dismissively, he remarks: “Great thing.”
The Xbox One X, on the other hand, represents a fundamental redesign that is at least 40% stronger than the standard consoles of the 8th generation. The Xbox One X will be able to offer VR and AR, although Microsoft will only activate these features when there is great software for them.
Ward suspects that the Xbox One X will one day play content that the Xbox One can no longer handle. He cites the timeframe “by the end of 2018, maybe 2019.” Because, and this is his conclusion: “The Xbox One X is an 8.5-gen console, the PS4 Pro is not.”
Xbox One X will last longer than the PS4 Pro
The analyst is sure that Sony must release a PS5 in the coming years. In contrast, the Xbox One X will last longer. With this console, Microsoft can still drive for a while.
What is your opinion on this? Do you have a PS4 Pro or an Xbox One X?
At Saturn, you can again find new tariff offers including top-tier smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Apple iPhone 7.
If you are currently looking for a new contract for your smartphone and perhaps want to renew it as well, you should take a look at the new tariff offers from Saturn.
Particularly interesting here might be the Samsung Galaxy S8 for 29.99 euros per month. The one-time device price is one euro and the connection fee amounts to 29.99 euros.
The O2 Blue All-In M offers unlimited voice and SMS in all German networks. Additionally, there is a monthly data volume of 5 GB. However, you should note that this contract comes with a pre-set data automation feature that automatically extends your volume at a cost when you have used it up.
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In a swatting incident in Kansas, a 28-year-old man died. The swatting resulted from a bet over a Call of Duty match. The alleged swatter has now been charged.
We reported on the case of a 28-year-old man shot by police officers in Wichita, Kansas, between the years. The police action was triggered by an emergency call: The caller described a dangerous hostage situation.
Police shoot bystander after swatting call
A scenario was described that the caller had accidentally shot his father and had now taken his mother and sister hostage. The caller appeared confused. Additionally, the caller made motions as if to set the house on fire.
In the following police operation, a 28-year-old man lost his life. A police officer shot him when the man came to the door and made a movement that the officer interpreted as aggressive. Investigations against the officer who fired are still ongoing.
A day after the incident, 25-year-old Tyler Barriss was arrested. He is alleged to have made the call. Barris is now on trial in Kansas for involuntary manslaughter. He was transferred from California to Sedgwick County Jail in Kansas on Thursday. The trial against him began on Friday.
Involuntary manslaughter in Kansas means causing someone’s death without intention but through reckless behavior.
Swatters face up to 36 months in prison and a $300,000 fine
The maximum penalty for involuntary manslaughter is 36 months in prison and a fine of $300,000. Barriss’s bail is set at $500,000.
The responsible prosecutor stated that Barriss cannot be charged with murder for legal reasons.
Alleged perpetrator reportedly did the same thing in Canada just days before
Just days before the swatting in Wichita, Barriss was reportedly involved in a very similar incident in Calgary, Canada. There too, a man called the police, claiming he had shot his father and was now holding his mother and younger brother hostage.
When the police arrived at the address, they encountered an unarmed woman. She stated that she was the target of the call because of her online personality.
No one died as a result of the incident in Calgary.
The background was likely a bet over a Call of Duty match
The background of the swatting call was likely a dispute between two Call of Duty players over a bet. Barriss is considered a known swatter in the Call of Duty community, having made such or similar calls repeatedly. He is also alleged to have made bomb threats.
Barris got involved in this dispute when the two players threatened each other with swatting. However, Barriss received the wrong address and sent the Wichita police to an uninvolved person with his swatting call.
It is believed that the incident in Wichita is the first swatting incident to cost a human life.
The third Faction Rally in Destiny 2 is starting soon. For the first time, you can earn new ornaments. The winning weapons are already known.
Originally, the third Faction Rally was supposed to take place in mid-December 2017. It was meant to be the first rally in Season 2, introducing stylish new ornaments as rewards. Bungie even announced it in advance.
But then the developers backtracked. They canceled the Faction Rally and postponed it indefinitely. Because: All Guardians without the “Curse of Osiris” DLC would not have been able to participate. Season 2 locked these Guardians out of many activities that were actually part of the base game of Destiny 2. This resulted in a backlash, which Bungie had to respond to and consequently admitted their mistakes.
In the meantime, an update has been deployed that makes the Faction Rally available again for all Guardians. Next week, shortly before the start of the rally, another update goes live that will remove the requirement to own “Curse of Osiris” from all seasonal content (like the Faction Rally and its rewards) completely. Then nothing will stand in the way of a rally.
The faction leaders in Destiny 2
All information about the third Faction Rally
The Faction Rally starts on January 16 (Tuesday) in the evening (after maintenance)
and ends a week later, on January 23 at 6 PM.
The game rules have not changed: For each character, you can adopt the allegiance of a faction (Dead Orbit, New Monarchy, Future War Cult), then collect tokens for them and earn as many reward packages as possible. The faction that releases the most reward packages after a week wins the rally. You support the faction by completing public events, strikes, and the raid, by looting Lost Sectors, or proving yourself in the Crucible.
The participation requirements:
Have at least character level 20
Complete the campaign
Once the rally starts, you must play the Faction Rally introduction milestone
After that, you join a faction.
The rewards:
By completing activities as a member of a faction, you collect tokens. You redeem these for faction engrams, which contain standard rewards like weapons and armor pieces.
Starting from this rally, you can also earn ornaments, which you unlock by achieving specific goals. So you don’t need “drop luck” for that. These are the ornaments:
Dead Orbit:
New Monarchy:
Future War Cult (not in colorful look this time):
The faction that releases the most reward packages after a week wins the rally. The winning faction, and only the winning faction, will then reward a winning weapon. These are the winning weapons that you can receive at the end – they are all auto rifles:
Dead Orbit:
New Monarchy:
Future War Cult:
If you are a member of the winning faction, you will receive the winning weapon for 1000 Glimmer. But all other Guardians can also buy this weapon – but for 50,000 Glimmer.
The first two Faction Rallies were won by Dead Orbit and New Monarchy. The winner this time will be determined cross-platform based on the number of earned reward engrams. In other words, the faction with the most members will likely win.
We already started a survey in mid-December about which faction you want to support this time. The result was quite close: 27% of the votes went to Future War Cult, 25% to New Monarchy, and 23% to Dead Orbit. The remaining participants did not commit. We are embedding a new survey here, maybe your opinion has changed:
Content patch 4.2 for Final Fantasy XIV is approaching quickly. Will this make PvP tournament-ready?
The community representative Clement “Kaposhipi” Rugeri published an update on the upcoming PvP content in the official forums, which is set to arrive with patch 4.2 at the end of January for Final Fantasy XIV.
New Icons for Better Overview
The FEAST is the competitive 4vs4 PvP mode of Final Fantasy XIV, which is continually being developed by Square Enix.
The new FEAST battleground “The Crystal Tower” comes with a special feature that distinguishes it from previous maps: It will be the only map present in both solo and team ranking. The positioning of obstacles and walls in the arena will be randomly selected from four different options.
Visually, FEAST is also getting a bit of a refresh. Primarily, the new icons for jobs and status effects are meant to help players maintain a better overview of the action on the battlefield.
From patch 4.2 onwards, the jobs of individual players will be displayed directly next to their names and thanks to the new animations, important status effects like “Sleep” or “Mute” will now be visibly attached to the characters.
With the adjustment of the medal system comes an update to the icons as well. The new icons are intended to make it clearer how many medals are dropped by a defeated opponent. The icons change in increments of 25: 1-25 medals, 26-50 medals, and so on. Additionally, an appropriate icon has been added for cases where a player can no longer pick up additional medals.
More FEAST Tournaments in the Future?
To have a good overview of what is going on in a FEAST match, one must keep an eye on the player status bars. Because from there, one can see whether someone is in a dangerous situation or whether a group is about to go on the offensive.
The purpose of the larger icons is not only to make life easier for PvP friends. The much more important function is to draw players’ and spectators’ attention away from the rather boring group list with status effects and focus it on the battlefield. Because that’s where the action is.
A new ranking system for groups, which will be released with patch 4.2, is intended to further promote the formation of FEAST teams. The teams with the highest rankings will then receive special rewards and may even be invited to official tournaments.
This is a significant undertaking considering the problems currently plaguing the PvP system of FFXIV. Especially in FEAST, “win trading” and speed hackers distort the ranks at the top.
Win-Trading: A Problem in Final Fantasy XIV “FEAST”
It is therefore difficult to predict how well the new team ranking system will work, as little is known about it so far. If it cannot demonstrate any internal measures that could help GMs to curb such behavior, then developers may have to make further adjustments to their PvP system.
But we know: good things take time. And the gentlemen and ladies in Japan have proven multiple times that they address the issues in FFXIV when given enough time.
What FFXIV players can expect in the future can be read in our 2018 forecast:
There was a leak about the install size of Monster Hunter World on the PlayStation 4. A photo of the Japanese CD packaging made rounds online.
Typically, various information can be found on the packaging of a game. This also includes the file size of the respective game. The install size of Monster Hunter World was leaked. A photo of the Japanese packaging for the PS4 hard disk version appeared online.
Monster Hunter World only takes up 16GB of storage space on the PS4
The packaging shows that Monster Hunter World will only take up 16GB of space. This is surprisingly small, as it usually corresponds to the size of a beta. Here is an image of the packaging.
The size could increase slightly after installation, which also applies to the digital version. However, the 16GB can still be seen as a guideline.
The first 6 matches of the Overwatch League have been played. A “Player of the Match” was awarded for each of them – but none was celebrated as much as the star of Seoul Dynasty: Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim.
In the Overwatch League, the best players in the world compete against each other. It’s about a lot of money – and also about fame. One of the players may have received plenty of that after the first encounter: Fleta, one of the DPS players from Seoul Dynasty.
Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim is the newest member of Seoul Dynasty. He turned 18 just before the start of the Overwatch League and can therefore play for Seoul for the full duration of the event.
Before his time in Seoul Dynasty or Lunatic-Hai, of which Dynasty is composed, Fleta played for about half a year at the lesser-known team Flash Lux. With this team, he also found moderate success, ending up with more losses than wins.
When he was finally discovered for Lunatic-Hai, it became clear very quickly that he was a perfect fit for the team. To illustrate his skills: In a tournament match, Fleta achieved 50% of all eliminations of the entire team.
His versatility and extreme strength make him so important for the team that it was joked: Fleta actually plays a 1 against 11, as his own team hampers him as much as the opponent.
. @ow_fleta ‘s 38% Pharah rocket direct hit rate in 07:25 playtime on Numbani is the highest I’ve ever seen sustained. We’ve been considering anything over 20% to be good, and @Mangachu_ had around 25% in the world cup. Tl;dr kid popped off
The opportunity to play for the best team in the world in such a big tournament allows him to fully unleash his potential. In the Overwatch League, he can show what he’s really capable of – and it’s more than impressive.
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He demonstrated his skills in the first match of the first season of the League multiple times. In a tight battle against Dallas Fuel, Fleta played 8 different heroes at an extremely high level. Something only very few people can do.
He cements Seoul Dynasty’s reputation as the team to beat. Only through his strength did Seoul Dynasty emerge victorious from the very first encounter. This ended in a draw, which went to Dynasty due to point progress.
The matches were extremely close despite Fleta almost all the time. Only through his important kills in critical moments was Seoul Dynasty able to gain the upper hand. A deserving “Player of the Match” and certainly also a deserving MVP.
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With almost 2 hours, the match Dallas Fuel against Seoul Dynasty lasted significantly longer than most others so far! A long time, but you can convince yourself of how good Fleta really is.
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In The Division, today on January 13th, is the biggest vendor reset. Which items are particularly worth it?
On January 23rd, the fourth global event in The Division will start, bringing the last secret gear sets into the game, namely: AlphaBridge, FireCrest, Hunter’s Faith, and Tactician’s Authority.
You may already be planning individual builds around these sets. And perhaps some of the current vendor offers will help you. During the night from Friday to Saturday, there was the big vendor reset, here are the recommended offers.
Recommended Weapons on January 13th
Special Equipment Vendor: Pakhan with Ravenous and Destructive
Special Equipment Vendor: ACR Tactical with Determined, Careful, and Competent
Special Equipment Vendor in Camp Clinton: Pakhan with Vengeful and Ravenous
Advanced Weapons Seller: Super 90 Marine Version with Vengeful, Malevolent, and Precise
E 53rd St: M4 Lightweight with Malevolent, Swift, and Prepared
Park Ave: M44 with Destructive, Bitter, and Vengeful
The Mods after the Vendor Reset
The Firewall Safehouse: Mod with bonus on First Aid Ally Healing
Weapon Vendor in the Base: Vertical Grip – Leaf Green with Optimal Range, Crit Damage, and Stability
Camp Hudson: Short Grip with Crit Damage, Reload Speed, and Optimal Range
W 46th St: Firearms Mod with Skill Power
E 42nd St: Mod with bonus on Support Station Healing Speed
E 42nd St: Loud Muzzle Brake with Crit Damage, Crit Chance, Headshot Damage, and Increased Threat
DZ09: Extended Magazine with Crit Damage and Fire Rate
The Offers of the Special Blueprint Vendors
The vendor in the Terminal brings blueprints of these items:
Short-barreled Rhino – Pistol
Model 700 – Sniper Rifle
Firearms Backpack
Firearms Vest
Small Grip – Red with Crit Damage and two additional bonuses
Muzzle Brake with Stability and two additional bonuses
Performance Equipment Mod
Stamina Equipment Mod
In Camp Clinton, the second blueprint vendor is ready with these items:
Super 90 – Shotgun
ACR – Assault Rifle
Firearms Vest
Firearms Backpack
Mk4-M5A2 Scope (15x) with Optimal Range and two additional bonuses
Hunters will receive a range of new animals to tame in Patch 7.3.5 of WoW. We will reveal which animals are available and where to find them!
A new update will soon be released for World of Warcraft. The patch brings not only the scaling of the old world but also some treats for hunters. Hunters will get a variety of new wild animals to tame in the world in Patch 7.3.5.
Basically, these are color variations of already available species, though some models are entirely new. The colleagues at wowhead have already discovered all the new wild animals in the game world and compiled a picture list. We certainly don’t want to withhold these animals from you!
New Hunter Pets in Patch 7.3.5
The Crystal Spine Matriarch can be found on the Island of Yojamba in the Stranglethorn Vale. She is a level 110 rare mob and a new color of the basilisks.
The Ancient Duskcloak is a reddish panthera found in Krokuun. It is located near Naroua. Like all pantheras, you need a piece of Fresh Talbuk Meat to tame the Ancient Duskcloak. This meat drops from Talbuks on Argus.
The Albino Umbralfin will be available in the northwestern part of Mac’Aree starting from the next patch. As the name suggests, its coloration is milky white.
The Silithid Sentinel uses a new model for the Silithids. Players can find the much nicer beetles after defeating Argus and entering the special phase of Silithus that can be accessed after the battle against Argus.
While collecting Talbuk meat, you might come across the purple Elusive Chitinbuck in the ruins of Isolon on Mac’Aree. This Talbuk variant is just waiting for a new owner!
Which of the new hunter pets appeals to you the most? Are you going to get one of the new animals from Patch 7.3.5? Or do you have a long-time companion that you won’t change anyway?
There are many speculations about the future content of Star Wars: Battlefront 2. Currently, the developers are having fun distributing small hints that, while not shedding much light, do stir interest!
Design Director Dennis Brännvall is one of those who is having fun with the fans’ thirst for information. He recently responded playfully nebulously on Twitter to fans’ questions.
New Skins and Heroes: What’s Coming to Battlefront 2?
Many fans are hot for new skins. Especially Clone Wars is very popular. Visual innovations are always welcome as they lighten the gaming experience and personalize the game. Brännvall promises concrete answers “very soon”.
During a spontaneous little Q&A on Twitter, Brännvall makes use of some Star Wars quotes and images. He addresses the desire for a playable Anakin Skywalker with the appropriately matched, “Be mindful of your thoughts, [Anakin], they betray you.” A hint that the desire for Anakin may be closer than one thinks?
Leak Shows Night Map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFex4HDgqgI
Amid all the speculation, a supposed leak is of course not to be missed. The video shows a night-time Mos Eisley on Tatooine. Night walks are certainly a sight to behold on Star Wars battlefields as well!
Will Anakin Skywalker be confirmed in the same breath as a night-time sand sea? It would be a very nice, albeit tricky detail.
Additionally, it seems that private matches will be available soon.
Overall, Brännvall provides only vague answers but noticeably often refers to quotes and images from the prequel trilogy. A hint of a focus on these in the new season?
Specialist, Heavy, and Officers will also be weakened.
He confirms tweaks to the weapons.
And ultimately, the patch will fix known bugs.
Yes, the comments are mostly quite vague here, but done with the necessary wink. We will probably find out soon what new content will come with the new season.
There is still no exact date for the upcoming patch. However, it could very well be as soon as Monday, January 15.
Guddy says: Personally, I would be very happy with a focus on Clone Wars and corresponding new skins. What do you think?
The Community Day in Pokémon GO will take place regularly and brings you special monsters and unique in-game bonuses.
Trainers, there is reason to rejoice. The developers of Pokémon GO introduced a new event that will take place every month from now on. On a specific day of the month, there will be special Pokémon to catch and bonuses to take advantage of.
The monthly Community Day event makes a special Pokémon appear more frequently around the world on one day. If you catch this Pokémon during the event, it will have a special attack. Additional bonuses of the events include extra experience points or Stardust. Lures will be active for three hours.
The idea behind this event is that trainers meet with other players from the community in local parks to share their passion and play Pokémon GO together. The first event of its kind will start this month.
The first Pokémon GO Community Day will take place on January 20, 2018. The event will run that Saturday from about 11:00 AM to about 2:00 PM German time.
The special Pokémon you will find more often on this day is Pikachu. The mascot has already accompanied Pokémon GO trainers at many events. But at this event, it will not wear a special headgear as usual, but will have a new attack.
If you catch Pikachu during the event time, it will know the move “Surfer”.
Additional event bonuses include:
Double experience points
3-hour lures
Keep in mind that these bonuses are only active from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Anyone still looking for players in their area can ask in our Facebook group. Here, players from all over Germany (and Austria and Switzerland) are gathering, who would surely appreciate the company.
Some NPCs from the mystery MMORPG Secret World Legends (SWL) have official Twitter accounts. They have been silent for a long time, but now they are suddenly back to life! Is a new update on the way?
The creepy online RPG Secret World Legends has always been able to create a grand atmosphere. One stylistic device was the close intertwining of the game with the real world. Time and again, players must solve puzzles in SWL and conduct research in real life.
Secret World Legends – alternative reality reaches all the way to Twitter
This experience becomes even more intense in cases where the developers have created pages of characters, events, and organizations from the game in the “real” internet. Players must then visit these pages to get important clues for the game.
So, can you solve the riddle?
No wonder that some of the prominent NPCs from the game also have their own accounts on Twitter. Players can interact with these NPCs on Twitter – it’s a kind of Alternate Reality Game.
The Awakening of Twitter – Is an update for SWL coming soon?
Popular characters like the naive magic student Carter or the young rascal and monster hunter Danny have not been heard from on Twitter for a long time. The NPCs were silent for more than a year. But recently, their Twitter accounts have come back to life and they are chatting away.
The Twitter conversation begins with a tweet from “TheBuzzing,” the mysterious voice behind the player heroes.
“Time passes. First in seconds. Then in aeons. If time exists. Two sweetlings awaken.”
Then Danny chimes in and asks:
“This thing working? Feel weird. Like a glitch in the Matrix. @Innsmouth66 you get that?”
Innsmouth66 refers to Carter, who shortly thereafter replies:
“Yeah. LOLz. 😛 But nervous lolz. It’s like after a nap. Like lots of time passed. Or no time. Like I woke from a world that’s the same, but different. A world where Berenstain Bears is spelled ‘Berenstein.’ A world where Doc Copper didn’t have a nose ring in The Thing.”
Something is apparently about to happen soon. A long time seems to have passed, and now the world is back in motion. And the world seems to have changed. Perhaps a hint at the remake Secret World Legends, which is now finally getting new content that has never been in the game before?
#hivehum – Follow the character story on Twitter!
Under the hashtag #hivehum, you can follow the previous conversations between the NPCs. According to Funcom, future innovations in the game “could” be announced this way. This would fit well with the SWL roadmap. There, completely new content was already announced for the launch of SWL at the beginning of 2018.
GTA 5 turns five years old this year, but still beats out newer games like Destiny 2 or Battlefront 2 in sales.
On September 17, 2013, GTA 5 was released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Even then, the community celebrated the new title in the “Grand Theft Auto” series, which was later released for the next-gen Xbox One and PlayStation 4 a year later. PC players had to wait until 2015 to finally start their adventures with Michael, Franklin, and Trevor. Now, in the fifth year after its initial release, the game still attracts many new players.
In December 2017, GTA 5 Online had more players than ever before. The developers are proud and rejoice with the fans.
GTA 5 Sales Shoot Up
Although the game is already several years old, sales are not declining. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, GTA 5 ranks third among the best-selling physical copies of a video game (excluding digital sales) of 2017.
This is based on data from 15 different countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, and England).
Star Wars Battlefront 2 was only released on November 17
A Special Month for GTA 5 Online
In the online mode of GTA 5, success also spread. As the team explains, 2017 was one of the biggest years for online players with its new content like the Gunrunning DLC or the Doomsday Heist. By the end of the year, the numbers reflected this as December 2017 saw more players active in GTA Online than in any previous month.
Last year, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick speculated at Gamesindustry.biz about the factors contributing to the success of GTA 5. He stated:
“The reason GTA 5 has sold 80 million copies and GTA Online had a record year is, in my opinion, because it stands alone in its generation. Previous generations had other titles that reached similar heights in quality as GTA. That is not the case now. If you are over 17 and have a new generation console, then you own GTA. If that weren’t the case, we wouldn’t have sold 80 million copies. Can any other title achieve that? I don’t think so.”
