Destiny 2: The Three of Coins actually have a bug

Tom Rothstein 19. December 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

Bungie comments on the Three of Coins in Destiny 2. Guardians criticized that these have no value.

On December 15, Xur brought the Three of Coins to Destiny 2 for the first time. These are consumables that increase the chance to acquire exotic engrams from all sources in the world for four hours. You activate the coins and, with a bit of luck, you may receive more Exotics than usual.

However, dissatisfaction spread over the past weekend: Many Guardians wondered if it is worth buying and using the Three of Coins at all. Countless players reported that even after eight hours of farming with the coins they did not receive a single Exotic.

Frustrated, they wrote that one should definitely not buy the Three of Coins. After all, they cost a whopping 31 Legendary Shards, which could be used more sensibly. We quickly started a survey about the coins on Mein-MMO.de. Nearly two and a half thousand Guardians have voted so far, with the result:

55% of you receive on average no Exotic at all when they play for four hours with active Three of Coins. 38% receive on average one Exotic.
A staggering 87% believe that the Three of Coins are not worth it.
62% will no longer buy the Three of Coins and 24% will only do so if they don’t have anything else to do with their Legendary Shards.

You can find the complete survey with its results here.

In short: A large part of the community doubts that the Three of Coins have any value. Many would not be surprised if Bungie soon came forward and announced that a bug was present, many wrote. And now Bungie has responded.

What does Bungie say about the Three of Coins?

The community manager dmg04 addresses the function of the Three of Coins. They collected and read the Guardians’ feedback all weekend long, and now they want to clarify:

When you activate the Three of Coins, it increases the base chance by 50% to receive an exotic engram upon completing an activity. By using the Three of Coins, you do not receive a guarantee of an exotic reward. It simply increases the chance that you will receive an Exotic upon completing an activity.

In other words, the Three of Coins should work as intended. With one exception: compared to Nightfall Strikes, the heroic strikes do not grant higher chances for an Exotic when the Three of Coins are active. That should actually be the case. They will fix this bug with a hotfix that is expected to be released early in 2018.

Many users are dissatisfied with this response on social media. They mention a number with the 50%, but it doesn’t give much information. Because 50% of what?

If the chances of an Exotic are at 1%, then with the Three of Coins they are at 1.5%. It’s not worth investing in the Three of Coins. And this is exactly what the user experience currently reflects – it’s not worth using the Three of Coins.

Via Twitter, the suggestion came that one should receive a guaranteed Exotic through the Three of Coins if one plays for four hours. According to dmg04, this is great feedback. There may be adjustments to the coins in the future.

By the way: Xur brings not only the Three of Coins but also a Fate Engram. This also seems to have problems, as Guardians report receiving duplicates from it. That shouldn’t be the case. A few hours ago, Bungie tweeted that they are also investigating the Fate Engrams.

Grab your free reward: Destiny 2: “Fall of Osiris” comic is live, contains a secret code

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Zensur! China sperrt Zugang zur Steam-Community

Cortyn 19. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The power of the state strikes back. Chinese players are excluded from almost all social services on Steam.

The Steam program by Valve is one of the largest gaming platforms on the internet. Thousands of games can be purchased, installed, and played here. Each game receives a large community page where users can discuss, create guides, showcase screenshots and artworks, or even publish modifications.

For a large part of the player base, many of these services are no longer accessible. Since December 15th, Chinese users of Steam can no longer access 94% of the Steam services. This essentially means that the following features are no longer accessible for the Chinese player base on Steam:

Steam profiles of other users
Groups
Badges
Game hubs (forums/guides/achievements)
Workshop
The marketplace

Halloween Steamsale — Dark times for Steam. Users are being locked out in China.

Playing games, chatting with friends on the friends list, and online matchmaking do not seem to be affected by this censorship. Only all social functions of Steam that are not directly related to purchasing or starting the game are no longer accessible.

The true reason behind this action can only be speculated at the moment. Most comments on Reddit assume that China wants to extend its authoritarian power, and thus larger social networks based in America are being swiftly blocked.

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Additionally, Steam (at least in China) has a major competitor, namely the platform WeGame from Tencent. Tencent has been suspected since September of transmitting users’ personal data to the Chinese government. Some users suspect that China wants to rein in Steam to better monitor the population with WeGame.

How much of this is conspiracy theory and how much is sad truth will probably come to light in the coming weeks and months.

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WoW: Video of the World-First Kill in the Mythic Fight against Argus

Cortyn 19. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

How Method’s kill against the last boss of WoW: Legion went, they show in the video. Here you can watch it!

The race for the top spots in the “First Kill” leaderboard of World of Warcraft: Legion is finally over. After Method defeated the last boss in Antorus, the Burning Throne a few days ago, several guilds have followed suit. The Russian guild Exorsus takes home second place and the European guild Memento has fought for third place.

Thus, the major spots have been assigned, and the guilds traditionally begin publishing their kill videos. The secrecy of the boss strategies is lifted, and the public can finally participate in the final phases of the boss fights.

11 minutes of tension from Method to the Argus kill in WoW

You can watch the boss fight lasting nearly 11 minutes here. Including the usual “nerd scream” at the end when the kill finally happens. There is also a brief moment of confusion – as all players are forced into a loading screen for a moment, which looks like a reset boss fight.

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Argus, the Annoyance has much to offer in mythic mode. The fight already includes a phase where all players are directly killed by the boss – this happens multiple times in mythic mode, controlled deaths are part of the strategy.

The video, including the recognizable damage values from Recount, shows surprisingly well what differentiates the pros from the “casuals” – it’s indeed more than just pressing a few keys at the right moment.

It is also nice to see that even within Method there are some “experts” who ask 30 seconds before the actual kill “Was that it!” potentially jeopardizing a victory through bad karma. No wonder that in the voice chat there is only a brief “Shut the fuck up!” to keep everyone at maximum concentration.

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Destiny 2: “Fall of Osiris” comic is live, contains a secret code

Robert Albrecht 19. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Bungie recently released the first self-created webcomic about the backstory of Osiris in Destiny 2. And once again, nothing escapes the Guardians. Hidden in the comic is a mysterious string that leads to an in-game reward!

Bungie wants to continue telling a strand of the story about Osiris with the webcomic that you can view here, a story that has previously remained in the dark. It was not clear under what circumstances Osiris was actually exiled from the Vanguard and the Tower.

But the comic doesn’t just unveil this mystery. On the last page, the Guardians discovered strange symbols that indeed have a meaning.

Morse code reveals meaningless combinations of symbols

The comic had been published for less than half an hour when Guardians started to wonder on Reddit about a strange combination of symbols on the last page of the comic:

comic-zeichen-destiny — The secret string from the comic

What was up with this string? Some speculated a Morse code, but a translation yielded only a crude sequence of letters and numbers that seemed to make no sense:

XFVKHPN97

For a moment, there was uncertainty – until a Redditor had the idea to enter the string in the redeemable codes on the Bungie website. And behold, the code was accepted!

Have you seen this? These are all the Iron Banner weapons in Season 2!

String leads to an in-game emblem

The string grants you an in-game emblem when you enter the code on the Bungie website. The emblem is called “The Visionary” and is styled in the classic Osiris look:

Once again, the community proves creativity and sharpness – the whole mystery was solved in no time. Bungie is known for hiding such little secrets in and out of their games.

Did you notice the string? Will you grab the emblem?

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In ARK könnt Ihr Euch jetzt mit halluzinogenen Pilzen abschießen

Schuhmann 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The latest expansion for ARK Survival Evolved introduces mushrooms that can cause hallucinations leading to death. They are not easy to recognize and sometimes appear out of nowhere.

ARK received the new DLC “Aberration” for PC, PS4, and Xbox One last week. It leans towards horror and body horror: everything is nice and slimy, voracious, with teeth and spores.

White on Red is okay, Red on Red is dead

A new element that came with the DLC is “red mushrooms.” The ARK wiki explains the fine distinction. They take great pride in being a survival game that takes reality seriously, so these red mushrooms have two different strains:

the mushrooms with the pure white strain are harmless
the mushrooms with a slightly red strain are deadly. They cause disorientation and uncontrollable diarrhea, and the player risks drowning. It’s quite a ridiculous, trippy, and undignified spectacle.

So this isn’t fun; it’s quite a dangerous story. The mushrooms release spores, from which one should remove oneself in time. The ARK wiki recommends that anyone wanting to collect biotoxins or experience a small trip can also pick the mushrooms with the red strain.

An antidote for this trip is to eat 9 brown mushrooms, which negate this effect.

This becomes particularly dangerous because there are likely some locations in Aberration where this mushroom effect can occur even without mushrooms. Players have already found “invisible, constantly hallucinating spots” and then tested this effect for a relatively long time with God Mode. It looks pretty cool.

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PUBG Loot Guide for the new desert map Miramar & interactive map

Jürgen Horn 18. December 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds there is the desert map Miramar. But where are the best loot spots? Where can you find the most weapons and equipment? Here you will find out!

The second map in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is called “Miramar” and was released on December 20, 2017, at the official launch of PUBG on PC. Before that, however, players could already play the map on the test server. There many players have already gained extensive experiences with the loot system, and we want to pass on the insights we gathered here.

Learn everything about the best loot spots in Miramar in PUBG.

Pecado – Top loot location in the middle of the map

Pecado is a small industrial settlement located quite centrally on the map. Therefore, you can usually reach it quite well from the plane at the beginning of the game. Try to land on the box arena.

Inside, you will find a ton of tier-3 gear and can supply yourself well at the start of the game. With a bit of luck, you won’t have to deal with too many enemies, as many players have already jumped out beforehand.

Campo Militar – More accessible than the old military base

The “Campo Militar” corresponds in loot density to the Sosnovka military base from the Erangel map. The base is located at the very top northeast of the map and contains plenty of strong weapons and equipment.

Especially the large building in the middle and the warehouses are packed with loot. Just like on the old Erangel map, players often clash at the start of the game. You can die quickly, or you can emerge heavily armed as a candidate for the chicken dinner from the first battle.

By the way, keep in mind that the “Campo Militar” is easier to reach than the Sosnovka military base, which you can only access via two long bridges. Campo Militar, on the other hand, is accessible from several sides. Individual snipers waiting are therefore less effective.

Hacienda del Patron – The best loot on the map!

The Hacienda del Patron is a magnificent estate in the middle of the map, just east of the city “San Martin”. Those who sit in the plane long enough will eventually fly past it. The loot in this estate is good and is even sufficient for teams.

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How epic the loot in the Hacienda is, is shown by YouTuber BigBossBilly in the embedded video here. But be careful not to get slaughtered by players who landed earlier after you touch down.

If you still need something, you can find more loot in the nearby city of San Martin or in the northern water treatment plant.

The Prison – Back to the start zone!

In this prison facility, you start at the beginning of each Miramar round before the plane takes off. However, you can also return there. The prison is located at the very bottom in the southwest on a hard-to-reach island.

There are plenty of weapons and equipment lying around. However, you’ll need to look in all possible corners to not overlook anything useful. Additionally, there are a nice number of vehicles to quickly leave the island.

If you need even more loot: The town of Los Hugos on the same island is also a nice loot area.

Interactive Loot Map of Miramar

Already on the test server, savvy players gathered data on loot and created an interactive loot map of Miramar at the provided link. There you can see exactly where there is good loot, equipment, and vehicles on the map. The interactive map is continuously updated and provided with new data.

Here you can find a loot map of the “old” Erangel map in PUBG.

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WoW record: Court of Stars +25 completed, with a bitter aftertaste

Benedict Grothaus 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

“Mythic+” dungeons are one of the greatest challenges in PvE of World of Warcraft. Now there is a new record: Court of Stars +25 within the given time! However, the record casts a dark shadow …

Mythic+ World Record: Court of Stars +25 in 28:59 minutes!

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WoW: Legion offers two things in endgame PvE where you can compete with others: Mythic Raids and “Mythic+” dungeons. While the former is about being as fast as possible, the latter are meant to be as challenging as possible.

An American group completed the Court of Stars at level 25 within the given time this week. This is only the second time that this difficulty has been mastered at all. However, since the dungeon was completed in a faster time, the attempt is “better” and thus in first place!

wowprogress world of warcraft mythic plus leaderboard top 10 — Image source: wowprogress

The group consisted of a tank Demon Hunter, a healer Druid, a Windwalker Monk, a Affliction Warlock, and a Balance Druid. A spell-heavy combination that is also necessary with the affixes Infested, Explosive, and Tyrannical.

What exactly the affixes of the Mythic+ dungeons mean, you can read in our article!

With an average item level of 960.6 and 78.6 points in the artifact weapons, Shakib, Jdotb, Daarkee, Marvink, and Mittbitt secured the first place on the wowprogress leaderboard with just over a minute of remaining time.

raiderio Court of Stars Mythic plus 25 world record World of Warcraft — Image source: raider.io

Mythic+ Successes Will Soon Be More Difficult due to Combat Resurrection Nerf

What stands out about the combination is that with the exception of the tank and the monk, every class has a means of combat resurrection. A circumstance that was certainly useful for this record, but will not occur in the same way in the future.

In the upcoming patch 7.3.5, combat resurrections will be adjusted. Only one of a maximum of 5 stacks will recharge every 18 minutes, so only two resurrections can be performed during an attempt within the lowest requirement.

More information about the changes to combat resurrections can be found in our article.

For the time being, the new record is great news – but it comes with the realization that such numbers will likely be harder to achieve in the future. Our congratulations nonetheless to the five players from the US realms Turalyon and Area 52!

By the way: The keystone was changed to “Dungeon of the Sentinels +26”, which the group unfortunately could only complete in 40 minutes.

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Warframe erweitert Housing, macht einen auf Ikea

Leya Jankowski 18. December 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

The mysterious third door in the Orbiter will soon be opened for the first time in Warframe! Behind it lies a personal quarter that offers new forms of decoration. Built-in shelves, an aquarium, and a music box are already available. What did the developers reveal in Devstream 103?

In Warframe, every player has a personal spaceship, the Orbiter. The ship can be colored and decorated to one’s liking. There are, among other things, posters with Warframe art, small figurines of the various frames, or special stones that one encounters on the maps.

The decoration craze in the Orbiter is even jokingly referred to by players as “Ikea-Frame”. Many feel that the constant redecorating reminds them of the Swedish furniture store.

In Devstream 103, the developers at Digital Extremes revealed that they will give decoration enthusiasts a much larger playground.

Warframe-Orbiter — For a long time, the third door remained closed. Now it is clear that behind it lies a personal quarter!

The third door in the Orbiter will be opened for the first time: Step inside, into the personal quarter

In the Orbiter, there are three doors in the back area, of which only two could be opened so far. The third door remained a mystery for all players for a long time.

Now it is clear: Behind the mysterious door lies a personal quarter!

These features will the personal quarter in the Orbiter have:

Personal Warframe action figures, just like villain action figures: The player’s loadout will be loaded onto a “blank”, graphical template. The figures can also take different poses and be equipped with any weapon from the game.
Built-in shelves: In the personal quarters, there will be, just like at Ikea, ready-made built-in shelves. Here you can place the small Noggle statues or your stone collection.
Mannequins: Every Warframe player knows that the actual endgame is all about fashion! You can soon dress your most beautiful fashion frame on a mannequin and hang it on the wall.

devstrem-103 — Here are the new aquariums and the mannequin.

Fish tanks: For those who have no luck fishing and only catch small fish, you will soon be able to put them in an aquarium. It is adjustable which routes the fish should swim.
Music box: With the jukebox “Somachord”, you can play music of your choice in your personal quarter. There will be music fragments hidden throughout the solar system. Those who scan the fragments will unlock new songs for the Orbiter. Each song has 4 fragments that must be scanned.

Who would want to collect fish for their aquarium? Warframe Fishing Guide: These are the best spots for fishing

Squads will soon be able to visit each other’s Orbiters!

In connection with the opening of the personal quarter, there will be a few changes to the Orbiter:

Quadruple decoration capacity: With the new room, the number of decoration items that can be placed in the Orbiter will also increase. Each individual room will have its own capacity in the future.
New placement mode: Decoration can soon be placed more flexibly. Objects should soon be able to float, among other things. This will also apply to the Dojo.
Mutual visits: Members of a group can soon visit each other’s Orbiters.

devstream-103-1 — Two frames in one Orbiter? That has never happened before.

When this announcement from Devstream 103 will come to Warframe is still unknown. However, it shouldn’t be long now, and it can be expected that the third door will open as early as the next update.

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The most beautiful Winterveil reward in WoW is missing! XP Elixirs gone

Cortyn 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Christmas in WoW is canceled for many. Blizzard has stealthily removed one of the most beautiful Winter Veil rewards from the game!

Those with little time to level a second character in World of Warcraft up to maximum level should equip their twink with plenty of heirlooms. Ideally, you recruit a friend beforehand and level up together to get an additional 300% experience points. Together with the Elixir of the Thinker, which also grants an additional 300% experience, this results in an almost 700% XP bonus, allowing characters to reach maximum level in just a few hours.

Since last year, there have been Elixirs of the Thinker in the “Wild Gift” rewards of the Garrison during Winter Veil. Although the elixir was rarely included, it fetched a pretty penny at the auction house.

Stealthily, Blizzard seems to have removed these level potions from the game, at least they no longer appear to be included in the Wild Gifts.

Occasionally, they are said to appear at horrendous prices in the black market auction house, but that’s not a reliable source, as it can take weeks or months for a single elixir to show up.

Is Blizzard only trying to sell level-boosters?

Some players suspect ill intentions behind this and believe that Blizzard wants to boost the sales of level-boosters in the shop. However, this assumption contradicts the upcoming scaling of the entire world in patch 7.3.5. This will allow players to finally experience the old zones in their entirety without the player level surpassing the area’s requirements.

Many players find it disturbing that Blizzard has not mentioned these changes in any patch notes, as it means players are now missing out on a reward from the Winter Veil event that many were looking forward to.

Did you always make good use of the level elixirs? Do you prefer to level only with heirlooms? Or do you use a level-booster when starting a new character?

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Overwatch: Why Blizzard Can Use Loot Boxes and Others Cannot

Cortyn 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The game director of Overwatch explains why Blizzard gets away with its loot boxes while other developers fail.

The major scandal topic in the gaming sector in 2017 is loot boxes. The discussions about them have escalated increasingly throughout 2017 until they have almost exploded. But why does everyone complain about loot boxes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2 while there is no outcry against Blizzard?

After all, Overwatch is also a full-price title that still entices with loot boxes.

Loot boxes must be for players, not against them

In an interview with PCGamesN, Game Director Jeff Kaplan revealed why loot boxes are accepted in Overwatch and what core philosophies developers should consider if they want their players to accept loot boxes.

The system must meet the wishes of the players. This means: No power increases through items in the loot boxes, only pure cosmetics.
All items in loot boxes must also be available in some way without luck. This way, even players without luck can save for a particularly desirable skin. That’s why there is the credit system.
Developers must constantly listen to feedback and make adjustments. For example, Overwatch has drastically reduced the number of duplicates in loot boxes, which has increased player satisfaction.

Cortyn says: In addition to the points mentioned by Kaplan, loot boxes in Overwatch are relatively generously awarded. Only about an hour of gameplay is needed, which usually corresponds to 3-4 matches. In the arcade, it goes even faster when trying out new game modes or during the weekly reset.

I don’t believe that the argument “Blizzard’s players are zombies who endorse everything” really applies here. Compared to other loot box systems, it seems more like a “game mechanic implemented into the game” rather than “cut-out” content that is deliberately made difficult for players to access in order to reach for their wallets.

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Dieser Trailer zeigt, was die nächste Klasse in Black Desert alles kann!

Jürgen Horn 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Black Desert Online is introducing the next new class Ran / Lhan. In an action-packed gameplay trailer, you can be thrilled by the cool moves of the sexy fighter.

Just recently, the new class of Mystique in Black Desert Online was introduced, and developer Pearl Abyss is already delighting you with the next heroine. Like with the Fighter and Mystique, the Ran (or Lhan) is a martial arts fighter. However, she fights differently than the two previous classes.

A martial arts weapon master like from a Wuxia film!

The new class uses her fists and legs less to beat opponents. Rather, she has a sort of sickle on a chain as well as a sword with her. With the long chain, the Ran swings around wide and can hit several opponents at once.

To ensure she doesn’t take too much damage herself, she nimbly jumps around while the chain with the sickle blade slices through opponents. This is probably quite necessary, as the Ran isn’t really wearing any armor. Instead, she wears an elegant dress in Asian style and will likely meet her end quickly if an opponent catches her well.

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Overall, the Ran seems like a typical martial arts heroine who appears to have sprung straight from a Wuxia film (these are stories about Asian martial arts). We have embedded a video of the Ran’s martial arts in action here for you. Enjoy watching! When the Ran/Lhan (in the West) will be released is still unknown.

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The Division – Powerful DPS Build in 1.8: This is how you shine in PvP

Tom Rothstein 18. December 2017 Reading time 4 minutes

With this DPS build, you can deal a huge amount of damage in The Division 1.8. It is especially recommended for PvP.

Since the Update 1.8, Light Machine Guns (LMGs) are stronger than ever. While this weapon category has been upgraded, the once overpowered assault rifles have been slightly nerfed. They are still top-notch, especially the M4, but the LMGs also perform well in the post-apocalypse 1.8.

A great “Lone Wolf” build can now be created around the LMGs, which boosts the DPS and unleashes massive damage. The YouTuber MarcoStyle presents it in the video, and we provide all the info in the following in German:

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This is how you create the LMG DPS build in Update 1.8

This build is not recommended for solo agents. Your goal is to deal as much damage as possible. You won’t be able to take too much damage yourself. Therefore, you should have teammates by your side to keep you alive.

The build focuses on crit damage, so you are not dependent on precise headshots, but can continuously shoot at enemies, with critical body shots also dealing high damage. Furthermore, you do not want to waste time reloading, but keep the damage output consistently high.

Here’s how it works:

You will need six pieces from the “Secret Lone Wolf” set. This will be the biggest hurdle, as you need a lot of luck and time to gather all six secret gear set pieces. They provide the following bonuses:

2-set bonus: +100% Ammo capacity
3-set bonus: +8% LMG damage and +8% shotgun damage
4-set bonus: Talent – When the weapon is holstered, it reloads immediately.
5-set bonus: +50% Ammo capacity, +12% LMG damage, +12% shotgun damage
6-set bonus: When you shoot in combat and reach 50% of the magazine, there is a 75% chance that a bonus will be triggered. This bonus takes effect only when the last bullet leaves the magazine. The bonus then refills the magazine immediately and increases weapon damage and fire rate by 30%. The bonus ends when you reload, switch weapons, or leave combat.

The 6-set bonus sounds quite complicated, but it really isn’t. You shoot normally at the enemy, and when you only have 50% of the bullets in the magazine left, this sign may appear on the screen:If the sign appears, you know that you will receive the bonus as soon as you release the last bullet from the magazine. The bonus will then greatly increase your “Damage per second” with the next magazine.

So take six pieces of “Secret Lone Wolf” for the armor parts, and make sure that the stats and mods increase the weapon attribute. Over 8000 weapons are required. Stamina should be around 5000 and Electronics should be around 3000. If you find that you’re struggling and dying all the time, increase the stamina a bit – at the expense of weapons.

Chest piece: Bonuses to health, exotic damage resistance, and ammo capacity. Mods for weapons and health
Mask: Bonuses to crit chance and burn resistance. Mods for weapons and crit chance
Knees: Bonuses to health and status effect resistances. Mod for health
Backpack: Bonuses to health and burn resistance. Mod for weapons
Gloves: Bonuses to crit damage, crit chance, and LMG damage. Mod for crit damage
Holster: Bonus to crit chance. Mod for weapons and crit chance

The performance mods all increase the crit chance through the Impulsifier.

The Weapons and Skills

As primary and secondary weapons, two identical LMGs are used:

MG5 with +22% damage against targets out of cover and the talents Malicious (+10% crit chance if you have more than two health segments), Deadly (crit damage is increased by 15%), and Precise (precision is increased by 25%). You can see how good the Precise talent is on the MG5 here:

The reload time of the MG5 is over 5 seconds. However, thanks to the 4-set talent of Lone Wolf, you can always switch between the two identical weapons without having to reload even once. The weapon switch takes about a second – so your damage over time will improve significantly.

The MG5s are considered the best LMGs in PvP since Update 1.8, as they have the highest burst damage. The only downside is the long reload time, which you can avoid with Lone Wolf.

The best weapons since Update 1.8 are presented here.

When choosing the mods, make sure to increase crit damage and crit chance. Additionally, you can improve precision and optimal range. Important: Do not choose an Extended Magazine, but a magazine that increases your fire rate. This way, you only need to switch the weapon to have a full magazine again, and the 6-set bonus of Lone Wolf will be triggered much more often.

The MG5 LMGs have a crit chance of +38% and a crit damage of +118% with the above armor pieces and their mods. This means that more than every third shot deals more than double damage.

The Skills:

Impulsifier with Hacker – Important for further increasing crit chance and crit damage
Support Station with Immunizer – Important for keeping you alive while you shoot

The Character Talents:

Emergency Medicine: Uses a first aid kit at low health to increase damage resistance by 20% for 10 seconds.
Field Medic: Use a first aid kit near allies to heal group members within 20 meters by 40%.
On the Move: Killing an enemy while moving reduces damage taken by 15% for 10 seconds.
Precision: A headshot triggers an Impulsifier effect for 10 seconds.

The Conclusion: This is undoubtedly one of the strongest PvP builds possible in 1.8. Have fun with it!

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Ein neuer Trailer feiert die Katzen-Begleiter in Monster Hunter World

Leya Jankowski 18. December 2017 Reading time < 1 minutes

There is a new trailer for Monster Hunter World that celebrates and highlights the cat companions of the hunters. The video showcases the diversity of Palicos and how detailed they can be designed in the character editor.

Palicos are the loyal cat companions that actively support you in the hunt. They may be quite small and adorable, but they are full-fledged hunters and have a few clever tricks up their sleeves.

Did you know that cats are top chefs? This is what the Palicos can do!

“Monster Hunter World” Trailer: Purrfect Palicos

In the trailer, you get to see the variety of armors available for the cats. This ranges from the white, fluffy Paolumu armor to the red, scaly dino armor of Anjanath. In Monster Hunter World, you can craft armors and weapons from the creatures you slay – this also applies to your cat companion!

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The video also shows that you can customize your personal cat companion as you wish. The character editor offers Palicos a lot of customization options, such as a large and colorful color palette, the shape of the eyes, or the tips of the ears.

The character editor will be as diverse as never before in Monster Hunter World – this also applies to your hunter!

What do you think of the little cat companions? Do you celebrate them?

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Will CS:GO soon become PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds?

Patrick Freese 18. December 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) with the weapon handling from CS:GO? A dream for shooter fans that could soon become reality.

Since 2016, the developers of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have regularly inserted new “Survival” data into the game. The community speculates about a Battle Royale mode, similar to the popular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. But what is behind the rumors?

PUBG in CS:GO

The YouTube channel “Valve News Network” took the time to investigate a fan theory. It considered threads from forums and Reddit that date back to May 2016 and showcase survival possibilities.

That was still before the big boom of PUBG. At that time, game modes like the Battle Royale mode from DayZ already showed that a survival concept could bear fruit.

In various patches, CS:GO developers added lines for a “Survival_Island” map, unarmed melee options, drones, and medkits.

The patches that Valve News Network mentions in the video provide many contents for a possible survival mode in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Light and heavy armor, parachutes, supply crates, new grenades, night vision goggles, and adrenaline shots all hint at a cool Battle Royale mode. However, it has not been officially announced yet.

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Whether CS:GO is really planning a Battle Royale mode or not is currently hard to say. A few lines of code are not a guarantee for such a mode.

However, it would not be surprising if Valve jumped on the PUBG bandwagon. The Battle Royale shooter already attracts millions of players in Early Access. Additionally, Valve is known for turning mods into functioning games. See Dota, Team Fortress, or Counter-Strike itself.

Will you be able to achieve such cool crossbow kills in CS:GO like in PUBG?

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Patch 4.2 könnte das nervigste Problem von Final Fantasy XIV lösen

Schuhmann 18. December 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

In Final Fantasy XIV (PC, PS4), Patch 4.2 is coming. It brings plenty of new content, but the players’ focus is on a small detail that might be huge.

About every three months, a content patch arrives for Final Fantasy XIV, and the content is usually the same:

Final Fantasy XIV receives new main quests, new side quests, a new dungeon, a hard mode for an existing dungeon, a new trial, and the raid continues. Plus PvP and other goodies.

Final Fantasy XIV – The content machine must be fed

Basically, all systems in Final Fantasy XIV move forward to the next step that players are waiting for. Final Fantasy XIV is a content machine that needs to be fed with new content; otherwise, it will run dry,

This will also happen with 4.2 “Rise of a new Sun”. The highlight here is a new 8-man raid: Omega Sigmascape. In the story, it takes you to Doma for the next chapter of the main quest.

This is all great, and fans of other MMORPGs are enviously looking at the constant content flow of Final Fantasy XIV, but it’s also a bit predictable and more of the same. Therefore, the focus on patches is mostly on the “little things” that subtly change the formula of Final Fantasy XIV.

Nightmare: Inventory

This patch, however, brings some “Quality-of-Life” improvements that are long awaited. Because a major issue with Final Fantasy XIV is the inventory.

Since you can play all classes in the game with the same character and also pursue all crafting professions, the inventory in Final Fantasy XIV is chronically clogged and too small for avid players. When you start collecting and crafting, it becomes a nightmare. The collector has the inventory also full of transmog items! A torture.

With Stormblood there was already relief, made possible by leaving behind the PS3: a larger inventory. Now the problem is supposed to be further addressed:

With Patch 4.2, Square Enix is taking some steps in the right direction:

The stack size of items is increased tenfold, from 99 to 999.
Additionally, chocobos will receive saddlebags, providing 70 new inventory slots

FF14-Keyboard — The new interface for bards

Two more “nice-to-have” changes:

The “Glamour System” is intended as a relief for fashion enthusiasts. A wardrobe will come to the inn room, allowing items to be exchanged for glamour prisms. This is supposed to simplify the “fashion game” of Final Fantasy XIV. According to the site USgamer: Although it’s still not as convenient as WoW’s transmog system, it’s a step in the right direction.
Bards are also getting some love: Square Enix is giving them a new interface for their newfound composing enthusiasm

When Patch 4.2 will exactly come to Final Fantasy XIV is still unknown. Probably in the first months of 2018. On January 19, more content will be revealed.

Bards have recently been making waves in FF14:

No more cat music in Final Fantasy XIV – These bards rock hard!

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These 7 MMORPGs were newly released in 2017

MeinMMO 18. December 2017 Reading time 4 minutes

What new MMORPGs were released in 2017 or at least started a beta? We present these online role-playing games to you.

This list makes no claim to completeness and also covers games that are already fully playable, even though they have not yet received an official release.

Revelation Online (PC)

Release: Open Beta starting from 06.03.2017 – now released
Features: Quests, group content, story
Model: Free2Play

Revelation Online aims to tell an exciting story through cutscenes, taking a somewhat different approach than regular MMOs. An important gameplay aspect is also flying, which allows you to reach otherwise inaccessible places.

Generally, you can expect classic fare. You fight with friends against legions of monsters, complete many quests, and improve your hero.

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Albion Online (PC)

Release: July 17, 2017 – now released
Features: Sandbox, PvP, crafting, trading
Model: Buy2Play, from approx. €25

With Albion Online, the German development team Sandbox Interactive aims to revive the times of Ultima Online. PvP plays a major role as you fight with your guilds for territories. However, PvE fans will also get their money’s worth. There is much to explore, and a dark force threatens the land of Albion. You must fight for your people’s freedom. You explore huge dungeons and also gather resources, as crafting is important.

You decide how you want to spend your life in the land of Albion. Do you want to supply other players with goods, or do you dare to enter the PvP areas to fight for control of territories? Will you complete quests and uncover the mystery of the mysterious land? It’s entirely up to you how you play Albion Online.

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Citadel: Forged with Fire (PC)

Release: Early Access/Beta since July 27, 2017
Features: Survival, own servers, PvP
Model: Buy2Play

Citadel: Forged with Fire puts you in the role of an apprentice wizard. You awaken in a large world full of dangers and must first try to survive. To do this, you gather resources and craft items like armor and weapons using recipes. Over time, you learn new spells that help you explore the world and defeat monsters.

You can build your own structures like fortresses and not only compete against other players in PvP battles but also besiege their castles.

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Kritika Online (PC)

Release: September 28, 2017 on Steam
Features: Anime, boss fights, action combat system
Model: Free2Play

Kritika Online is an MMO for those who prefer only action and cool boss fights in their online games. From a lobby, you immediately start in action-packed battles against hordes of monsters and tough bosses. Thanks to the colorful anime graphics in cel-shading style and the sexy designs, Kritika Online also offers something for the eyes.

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Mu Legend (PC)

Release: Open Beta started on November 7, 2017
Features: Action MMORPG, isometric view
Model: Free2Play

MU Legend combines MMO with hack and slash and offers players both PvE and PvP content. Whether alone or in a group, the MMO features set MU Legend apart as an action RPG. The game, often referred to as “Diablo MMO”, has been in a worldwide playable open beta since November 7.

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In dungeons, you can prove your skills alone or with a group. Those who consider their character to be strong can adjust the difficulty at the beginning of a dungeon, thereby increasing their chances of rare items.

Lineage 2 Revolution (Android, iOS)

Release: November 15, 2017
Features: Mobile MMORPG, manager
Model: Free2Play

Lineage 2 Revolution was released on November 15, 2017, in Europe and North America for iOS and Android. The title is a fully-fledged MMO that builds on the large Lineage franchise and heralded the era of AAA Mobile MMORPGs. Gone are the days when mobile games were pixelated monstrosities; Lineage 2 Revolution looks good thanks to Unreal Engine 4. L2R has achieved dizzying sales in Korea and is now also taking top chart positions in the West.

However, Lineage 2 Revolution has another feature that is sure not to be received favorably by all players but is undeniably useful: auto-play. You can watch your hero grind. While it may sound boring, it is more fun than one initially wants to admit: Lineage 2 Revolution is the most relaxing grind of all time!

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Worlds Adrift (PC)

Release: Beta 2017, release 2018
Features: Sandbox, crafting
Model: Buy2Play

The world of the MMORPG Worlds Adrift consists of floating islands where important resources can be found. Not every island offers every resource, which is why you need to find ways to travel from island to island. For this, you can build airships, for example. On the islands, you will find plenty of dangers and challenges.

Moreover, other players are also trying to access the resources and treasures of the islands, so you can also expect PvP battles.

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Note: The article was originally published in January 2017, and we split it in January 2018. In this article, you will find all the interesting MMORPGs that were released in 2017 or at least started in a beta. Upcoming MMORPGs in 2018 can be found here:

Are you looking for upcoming online role-playing games? These new MMORPGs are coming in 2018

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Destiny 2: All new Iron Banner weapons of Season 2 in overview

Tom Rothstein 18. December 2017 Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2 is Season 2 live, which comes with some new Iron Banner weapons. You will be able to earn these guns soon.

Since the launch of “Curse of Osiris”, it should actually only be possible for DLC owners to participate in the monthly Iron Banner event. That was Bungie’s original plan.

However, after a massive backlash regarding the “paywalls” of Curse of Osiris, the developers realized that they couldn’t take away so many activities from Guardians that were available to everyone before the DLC. Therefore, they are currently working on making endgame events like Iron Banner or the Faction Rally accessible to all players again. Only then will they take place in Season 2.

So even though we will have to wait a while for the first Iron Banner in Season 2, we can already take a look at the new Iron Banner rewards. They are already listed in the databases.

New Iron Banner Loot of Season 2 – Weapons, Ornaments, Emblem

Please note that while all Guardians can participate in the Iron Banner again, the new rewards from Season 2 will remain exclusive to DLC owners.

Crimils Dagger – Hand Cannon

All new Iron Banner weapons belong to the “Legendary” quality, including the hand cannon Crimils Dagger. It is a powerful hand cannon with high recoil. The archetype is the same as that of the Sturm. The range is high. Here are the stats:

The Perks:

First Shot: Improved accuracy and range on the first shot of an attack.

You have a choice between:

Armor-Piercing Rounds: Rounds deal additional damage to shields and penetrate targets. Slightly increases range.
Drop Mag: Magazine is ejected when reloading, wasting ammunition but significantly increasing reload speed.

The sights are True Sight HV, Crossfire HV, and Rest Hand HV.

Orimund’s Anvil – Auto Rifle

Orimund’s Anvil is an auto rifle that belongs to the same archetype as the Origin Story or Uriel’s Gift. It deals kinetic damage. Here are the stats:

The Perks:

Under Pressure: Increased stability and precision when the magazine gets low.

You have a choice between:

Enhanced Rounds: Increased range.
Stable Rounds: Increased stability, reduced range.

The sights are OV 2 Classic, Model 6-Cycle, and Type 15 Scope.

On the next pages, we will present additional weapons. Page 2 continues with a stylish pulse rifle.

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With these Pokémon gifts, Christmas 2017 will be a hit

Patrick Freese 18. December 2017 Reading time 5 minutes

Do you want to make a Pokémon fan happy? These gifts will delight not only Pokémon GO trainers.

Just before Christmas, friends of Pokémon GO fans are looking for gifts that relate to the universe of the little monsters around Pikachu. Whether plush toy or snapback, electric or as a tool – the selection is vast.

Here we want to present highlights that will make the hearts of trainers soar.

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Power Bank and Pokémon GO+

A power bank should actually be part of the standard equipment for Pokémon GO trainers. With it, you can comfortably charge your phone’s battery on the go and continue hunting for Pokémon. Depending on your needs, there are various capacities available.

For 34.99€, for example, you can get a power bank with 20100mAh – This corresponds to seven charges for an iPhone 6s and five charges for a Galaxy S6. (Be careful if you want to take it on the plane. As our reader Peter points out, only power banks with a maximum of 20000mAh are allowed there. So, one should choose a smaller variant. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

With the Pokémon GO Plus, catching on the go becomes even easier. You can conveniently carry the gadget in your hand or as a pin and connect it via Bluetooth to your smartphone. Then, you just need to press the button on the GO Plus to catch a Pokémon or spin a stop.

The Pokémon GO Plus is currently available for 39.99€. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

Stuffed Animals, Plush and Pokémon-Style Onesies

Whether pillows, stuffed animals or fluffy onesies – Few fans can resist a cozy Pokémon gift. Especially in the cold winter months, a plush toy is a popular companion that you can have with you all day.

Small Plush Pikachu

This plush Pikachu is suitable for children aged three and above. It is approximately 16x11x23cm in size and costs instead of 14.99€ currently 7.89€.

The plush monster is also available in other versions, such as Pikachu Santa, Pikachu grumpy, and laughing. Here’s the small plush Pikachu on Amazon.

PokéBall as a Cuddly Pillow

A beautiful cuddly pillow in the style of a PokéBall will surely bring pleasant dreams to trainers, where they catch rare Pokémon.

The pillow is approximately 35x35cm in size and costs instead of 24.99€ now 14.99€. Here’s the cuddly pillow on Amazon.

A Pikachu in a Charizard Coat

With this little Charizard coat, Pikachu becomes Pikarak … or Gluchu. No matter what it’s called – it looks cute!

The Pikachu plush toy with Charizard coat is approximately 20x23x10cm in size and costs only 19.90€ instead of 28.90€. Here’s the offer on Amazon

Pikachu Plush Figure with Light and Sound

Bright red cheeks and Pikachu sounds await you with this toy. The Pikachu can produce more than 10 sounds. It wiggles its ears when pressed.

This plush toy is currently available for 26.95€, but without Prime. Here’s the electronic Pikachu on Amazon.

Pokemon Onesie

With this onesie, you can spend cozy days at home or be the center of attention at costume parties. A onesie (jumpsuit) is especially comfortable and in the appearance of a Pikachu, it’s just right for Pokémon fans.

In size S, the onesie currently costs 15.03€ + shipping. Size M is available for Prime customers and costs 25.88€. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

Pokémon Gifts for Everyday Use

Aside from plush toys, pillows, and onesies, you can also make Pokémon fans happy with everyday items.

Pokémon Writing Set

For the younger Pokémon fans, a writing set for school offers a good opportunity to always have their favorite monsters by their side.

The set is currently available for 5.59€ + shipping. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

Edible Pokémon Wafer / Cake Toppers

For a (children’s) birthday, these cake toppers are probably ideal. Among Pokémon friends, the edible cake toppers shaped like Charizard, Mewtwo, or Pikachu are an extra incentive to devour cupcakes or similar.

12 toppers currently cost 2.95€ + shipping. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

Pokémon Snapback Caps

Real Pokémon trainers can show their love for the mini monsters with these caps. Even the trainer role model “Ash Ketchum” wore a cap in the television series. Whether it increases the chances of winning, we cannot say. However, the caps look cool.

This cap costs 17.49€ and shows a PokéBall, starter monsters, Pikachu, and Meowth. Here’s the offer on Amazon

This Pikachu-style cap costs 18.65€. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

A fan of ghost Pokémon? No problem. The cap with Gengar costs 17.76€. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

Pokémon Monopoly

The board game classic Monopoly is also available in a Pokémon style. In this special edition, you travel to all eight gyms of the Kanto region and can play with the figures as Ash, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, and Jigglypuff. The board game is currently available for 31.99€ instead of 39.95€. Here’s the offer on Amazon.

New Nintendo 2DS XL Bundles

In today’s last-minute offers on Amazon, you can get the New Nintendo 2DS XL in the special Poké Ball Edition in a bundle with Pokémon Ultra Sun or Ultra Moon. The bundle costs 169 euros each and will be with you before Christmas. So it could be a possible Christmas gift. Fans of Nintendo and Pokémon are likely to be very pleased with this combination. Here’s the offer for the console bundles on Amazon.

Do you have any more cool gift ideas for Pokémon fans or are you even giving a Pokémon gift for Christmas?

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Is Crossout worth it for you? This is what the action MMO in the style of Mad Max (Free2Play) offers

Jürgen Horn 18. December 2017 Reading time 7 minutes

The Free2Play action MMO Crossout (PC, PS4, Xbox One) from Gaijin Entertainment and Targem Games lets you experience action like in Mad Max. Build your own custom battle vehicles in the post-apocalypse and take down your enemies in PvP and PvE!

Are you a huge fan of movies like Mad Max: Fury Road, where crazy post-apocalyptic punks engage in high-octane death races with souped-up junk vehicles? And do you want to experience such action in an MMO that somewhat resembles the gameplay of War Thunder? Then Crossout could be your game!

The fast-paced action MMO from publisher Gaijin (War Thunder) and developer Targem Games has been available for free in open beta on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam since May 30, 2017, essentially in soft launch. But is the game worth it for you?

Wild battles with modified post-apocalyptic vehicles!

In Crossout, everything revolves around vehicles! You build your dream car from scrap parts and dive into the battle! Together with a team of 3 other players, you then hunt down the enemy team.

Alternatively, you can play the PvE mode and join friends on a mission against AI enemies.

The vehicle editor, a dream for tinkerers!

The big feature of Crossout is the wonderful editor. Unlike in games like World of Tanks or War Thunder, you don’t tinker with existing vehicles here. Instead, you build a unique vehicle from a pile of scrap.

Here, your imagination knows almost no limits. Just take a chassis, add a frame, attach wheels, tracks, hover engines, or even spider legs to the device, and mount some weapons. There is also a decent selection of war machines. These include machine guns, cannons, ramming spikes, chainsaws, shotguns, and even lasers and plasma cannons!

Especially cool: You can upload your best creations to a database where all players can view and test them. You can even download the blueprint and recreate or modify the vehicle! Provided you have the necessary parts.

Not every design makes sense!

However, you must pay attention while assembling and constructing to ensure that your design makes sense. A long vehicle with too few wheels can tip over quickly, and you may have overloaded your vehicle’s energy supply with too many weapons.

Furthermore, you cannot build everything right away. Many parts and upgrades must be unlocked first, and the associated resources can often only be obtained after a long grind. So, if you don’t like grinding, you might not have much fun with Crossout.

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Aim for the wheels!

Fortunately, the grind in Crossout is a lot of fun! Just as modular as the editor is the damage system of Crossout. This means that you can shoot off almost every part that your opponent has lovingly attached in the editor. You can literally “shoot your enemies to pieces!”

In the crucible of battle, it cruelly becomes evident whether your hopeful design from the editor can withstand the rigors of combat. Successful concepts will then outmatch poorly thought-out vehicles.

If you have too little armor in critical spots, your big cannon might quickly end up as scrap, and your bulky armored vehicle stands uselessly in the wasteland if you have well protected it with steel plates but mounted only inferior wheels.

Wild chases and fun shooting

The battles in Crossout resemble scenes from post-apocalyptic movies. Wildly cobbled-together vehicles roam everywhere, shooting and ramming each other to scrap. Unlike in War Thunder, you play here less tactically but more focused on action.

Cars are spinning wildly, and there’s constant gunfire somewhere. If you prefer action over leisurely strategizing, Crossout is the right game for you!

The game modes of Crossout – PvP or PvE?

Crossout offers various game modes. Some are PvP, while others are played cooperatively against AI.

PvP Mission: Here, two teams of 4 players fight for dominance. Either you need to capture the enemy base or take and hold neutral points. You play this mode against bots first and only face real people at higher levels.
PvE Raid: Here, you fight as a four-player team against hordes of bots. The goal is usually to collect resources or take points on the map. In a special form of raid, you fight against Leviathans. These are huge combat machines that you construct with sadistic enthusiasm in the editor and send out into the world for 24 hours. Other players can attack them there. The Leviathan is controlled by AI. If your creations are successful against other players, you receive rewards.
PvP Brawl: Here, there are special battles with unique rules. Among other things, there are deadly races. A different brawl is available every day, which is only online for specific times.
PvP Clan Battle: Here, teams of 4 clan members compete against each other. The winners earn points for their clan and higher ranks in the tournament leaderboard. At the end, there are big goodies for the winning clans.

Psycho-Punks or crazy scientists?

Later in the game, you can join a faction and fight in their name. This allows you to rise in rank and acquire special parts and resources that are not available anywhere else. The options are:

Lunatics: Crazy psychos with a penchant for alpha damage and speed
Nomads: These guys are agile all-rounders
Scavengers: Here you get strong armor and cannons
Steppe Wolves: In this military faction, there are mainly powerful weapons
Dawn’s Children: The crazy scientists of this faction offer futuristic items like lasers and hover engines
Firestarters: A crazy cult that simply loves to ignite everything and worships fire

The Free2Play model

Crossout offers a cash shop for microtransactions as a free-to-play game. You can buy in-game currency there, which you need in the game to purchase new items or trade them on the marketplace (auction house). In Crossout, you can even trade valuable items with each other.

Crossout-Screenshot-02 — You can even assemble tanks.

If you’re not interested in that, you can buy complete vehicles that are usually well put together. The parts used are of high quality and can be obtained in the game through hard grind. So, spending real money only saves time and does not automatically make you better than free-to-play players.

You will love Crossout if …

You are a huge fan of post-apocalyptic action movies like Mad Max!
You love fast and dynamic action with vehicles!
You enjoy strategically dismantling opponents
You have always wanted to build a completely exaggerated killer vehicle and unleash it on unsuspecting players!

Crossout is less your thing if …

You prefer leisurely tactical battles.
You want to clearly see how many hit points your vehicle and the enemy have left.
You don’t want to deal with long grind. Because it takes quite a while to earn resources and items.
You generally dislike dark and crazy post-apocalyptic scenarios.

Beginner tips to ease your start in the game

Always travel in groups at the beginning. This drastically increases your chances of survival!
Log in every day, even if you don’t want to play! Because Crossout rewards you with goodies every day.
Always complete your challenges and tasks. This way, you can quickly get better equipment.
Make sure you have enough fuel when you want to do PvE. Fuel is available every day or by taking fuel cans into your PvP battles.

And some more tips for vehicle construction

Plan ahead what you want to have later and do the corresponding missions and game modes. Otherwise, you may find that the last hours of grinding were for nothing!
Keep in mind that items are not ready immediately but are built in real-time. So, schedule large construction jobs for when you can best do them before going to sleep or during other longer offline periods.
If you can’t think of anything for your dream vehicle, take a look at the gallery of constructions uploaded by other players and let yourself be inspired.
You can test all vehicles in the database. This way, you can check in advance if you need a specific weapon or part or not.

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Conclusion – If you love fast shooting in the post-apocalypse and enjoy crafting, you can’t go wrong here!

Crossout is likely to be an instant hit with fans of fun arcade action and post-apocalyptic films. The wild and exciting shootouts provide plenty of adrenaline. When your ultra-killer combat vehicle—constructed with great care—takes down enemies in droves, you can be really proud of yourself! Additionally, there’s a fun PvE mode and the cool Leviathans. Only the grind to get good gear can deter some players. If you don’t want to grind resources for a long time, you’ll have to reach for your wallet.

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The Battle Pass in Fortnite: Battle Royale – Cool concept or rip-off?

Robert Albrecht 18. December 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you can now purchase a Battle Pass that grants you access to cosmetic items and experience bonuses. Is it worth it? Or is it an attempt to squeeze money from customers?

Epic Games regularly expands Fortnite with new content. Just in time for Christmas, the second season starts in the fun multiplayer mode Battle Royale. Instead of the grenade launcher, you can now throw snowballs, the trees and bushes are festively decorated, and in the PvE mode, the zombies wear Christmas outfits while trying to get you.

Fortnite has many players, but only a few pay…

Since the Battle Royale mode is free, Epic has to find other ways to monetize. The skins and costumes that were offered for sale have not yet tempted players. While Fortnite has record player numbers, people are spending too little money in the game.

The Battle Pass is supposed to change that. But can it work?

New Battle Pass offers hours of grind with dozens of rewards

With the new season 2, Epic introduces so-called “Tiers” that you can level up in addition to your normal level. You increase this Tier by raising your account level or completing the daily challenges.

The Battle Pass runs from December 14 to February 20.

This way, some rewards can already be unlocked. However, the Battle Pass offers much more, attracting players with various costumes, experience bonuses, and in-game currency VBucks.

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

The Battle Pass costs 950 VBucks, which is about 10 euros. The twist is this: If you level up to the maximum value of 70, you get more VBucks back than you spent on the Battle Pass. Epic talks about rewards worth 12,000 VBucks.

Check out our tips and tricks for the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite!

Community reactions are positive

The first reactions from the community are mostly positive. The items are purely cosmetic, the medieval-looking costumes are impressive, and the price of the Battle Pass is fair.

The originally sold costumes or skins for the axe were too expensive for many players (sometimes up to 20 euros), the Battle Pass is in this regard a step in the right direction.

75 to 150 hours are estimated to unlock everything

Concerns have been raised about the time needed to unlock everything from the Battle Pass. You need to log in regularly and at least complete the two daily challenges, which will guarantee a level up.

Fortnite claims that you need about 75 to 150 hours to unlock all rewards.

However, in combination with normal level-ups, it should be possible to unlock everything by the end of season 2 on February 20, 2018. You can also increase the level using VBucks, but that is very expensive (150 VBucks).

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Battle Pass is just a special offer – likely to be more expensive in the future

The Battle Pass in its current form is merely a special offer. It is expected that this will become more expensive in future seasons. Many players on Reddit see this skeptically. Many believe that the current price is appropriate.

Robert says: The Battle Pass is a great thing for all players who want to support Epic and Fortnite while also working towards new items. The costumes and skins for the axe look stylish and make you want to earn them.

How the Battle Pass will be received in the medium to long term depends on Epic and its pricing strategy. Many players consider the current “Discount” price to be fair, but do not want to pay more.

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