FIFA 18 TOTW 8 – Das Team der Woche 8 im Ultimate Team

The TOTW 8 (Team of the Week 8) is known in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team. These players receive TDW cards in FUT 18.

TOTW 8

The best player in Team of the Week 8 is from the Bundesliga! Mats Hummels receives a card with an overall rating of 89. There are also a few players with really high ratings: Salah with 86 and Mbappe with 85 are interesting:

TOTW 8 – Player Card Ratings in Ultimate Team

TOTW 8 START

Starting XI:

GK – Hrádecký – Eintracht Frankfurt – 81>84
CB – Hummels – Bayern Munich – 88>89
CB – Cook – Bournemouth – 77>81
LB – Baines – Everton – 82>84
CM – Parejo – Valencia CF – 82>84
RM – Paco Alcácer – FC Barcelona – 79>82
RM – Origi – VfL Wolfsburg – 78>82
ST – Salah – Liverpool – 83>86
RF – Mbappé – Paris Saint-Germain – 83>85
RF – Thauvin – Olympique de Marseille – 82>84
RF – Traoré – Olympique Lyonnais – 78>82

TOTW 8 bench

Substitutes:

GK – Sirigu – Torino – 79>82
CB – Tomović – Chievo Verona – 76>81
RB – Touré – AS Monaco – 73>79
CAM – Anderson Talisca – Beşiktaş – 79>82
LF – Sansone – Villarreal CF – 79>82
CF – Dempsey – Seattle Sounders – 78>82
ST – Labyad – FC Utrecht – 75>81

GK – Balažic – Ural Ekaterinburg – 65>75
ST – Girth – SV Meppen – 66>76
ST – Clarke – Sheffield United – 65>75
ST – Budimir – Crotone – 70>78
ST – Berisha – LASK – 56>66

These were the predictions for Team of the Week 8 in FUT 18

TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players deserve a spot in the upcoming Team of the Week. These predictions may not always align 100% with the official TOTW and thus it is risky to act on these in the transfer market, however, they provide a good overview of which players could receive the coveted special cards.

These predictions come from the futhead site:

Starting XI:

  • Lukas Hradecky – GK
  • Leighton Baines – LB
  • Azpilicueta – CB
  • Dani Alves – RB
  • Kylian Mbappe – RF
  • Paco Alcacer – LF
  • Nabil Fekir – CAM
  • Kevin De Bruyne – CM
  • Mohamed Salah – RF
  • Nicola Sansone – ST
  • Sandro Wagner – ST

Substitutes:

  • Salvatore Sirigu – GK
  • Almamy Toure – RB
  • Gerson – RF
  • Michael Gardyne – RM
  • Stephan Hain – ST
  • Leon Clarke – ST
  • Ante Budimir – ST
  • Steve Cook – CB
  • Florian Thauvin – RF
  • Benjamin Girth – ST
  • Zakaria Labyad – ST
  • Bafetimbi Gomis – ST
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What is TOTW in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?

Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in their annual football simulation’s “Ultimate Team” mode. The same goes for FIFA 18. Players who performed outstandingly in real football the previous week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes.

You can pull the TOTW cards within a week from the packs that may contain rare (gold) players. However, the chance is considered low. Additionally, you can buy these on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. However, the prices are usually extremely high.

The Team of the Week 8 is available from November 8th at 7 PM until November 15th at 7 PM in packs.


Interesting: FIFA 18 – Fastest players in the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga

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Gratis-Prügel! Spielt Battlerite zum Free2Play-Launch heute auf Steam

Battlerite, the fast-paced arena brawler, lets you experience the cool team fights from MOBAs without the usual frills. The game will be available as a Free2Play title starting November 8 and can be downloaded and played for free.

Battlerite is a fun and action-packed arena brawler. So a MOBA where it’s all about team fights, skill shots, and duels in an ever-shrinking arena. All the usual MOBA frills like items, lanes, towers, jungle, creeps, and minions are left out here.

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The game from the Swedish indie studio Stunlock successfully launched on Steam in September 2016 and quickly reached number 1 in the sales statistics at the time.

And even back then at Early Access, it was announced that Battlerite would become a Free2Play game upon release. That’s happening on November 8.

Free2Play Release Today

Battlerite will be available for free for all players on November 8. The launch is scheduled for 4 PM our time.

Battlerite Action

You just have to download the brawler on Steam and you can start playing. Choose a hero and dive into the fray. There are now several game modes, simple arena battles in the 2vs2 and 3vs3 format, as well as a slightly more complex new mode called “Battlegrounds”.

In this, you have to capture mission objectives like in some maps in Heroes of the Storm in order to have a chance to attack an enemy core and win.

Nevertheless, most players on Steam are still satisfied with Battlerite, giving it 90% positive reviews. And since Battlerite is a Free2Play game, you can check it out without any risk and see for yourself.

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Here you can download Battlerite for free


But the Free2Play launch is not the end. Read here, how it will continue according to the Battlerite roadmap in the coming months.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Werdet in Update 4.15 zum Künstler & komponiert

In Final Fantasy XIV you can become a virtuoso with the upcoming Update 4.15 and create your own music as a Bard. Additionally, there’s a new PvP mode called Rival Wings, reminiscent of MOBAs.

The new Update 4.15 for Final Fantasy XIV is coming soon. Along with the usual bug fixes and balance adjustments, there will be two cool features included:

  • You can play a new PvP mode called Rival Wings.
  • And Bards will have the opportunity to compose their own songs!

MOBA-style PvP with Mechs in Rival Wings!

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Since the launch of Patch 4.1, PvP fans have been waiting for the new game mode Rival Wings. In this mode, 24 players compete in teams against each other to fight for victory.

The game mode has similarities with MOBAs, as you receive support from Mechs that help you capture the enemy base.

Let music into your heart!

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The Bard class will become more than just a fun buff generator with Patch 4.15. You can now compose and play your own music. Use the new “Perform actions” and think about which songs you would like to play with your Bards in Final Fantasy XIV.

You have until November 21, 2017, to further your musical education, then Patch 4.15 will arrive and make the world of Eorzea resonate with music!


Music is beautiful and may comfort the many angry players who are upset about the messed-up housing in Final Fantasy XIV.

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WoW: Was sind Warfronts aus Battle for Azeroth – reines PvE?

We have compiled all known information about the Warfronts from World of Warcraft. What are they actually about?

At BlizzCon 2017, a lot of details about the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft were revealed. One of the major new features of Battle for Azeroth will be the so-called Warfronts. Large battles where players fight for control of important fortifications and locations.

But what exactly are the Warfronts? How many players are needed and how does it work?

WoW Warfronts RTS Feeling

First, the bad news for all PvP fans: Warfronts are purely PvE affairs. Players fight against NPCs of the opposing faction. A total of 20 players are in an “instance” and must work together to defeat the enemy NPC troops with their General.

In creating Warfronts, the classic matches from Warcraft II and Warcraft III were used as a reference. The goal is to transfer the “real-time strategy feeling” into the MMORPG.

Resource distribution like in the Broken Isles

In plain terms, this means that 20 players operate as a raid group and must complete various missions. For example, resources like wood and iron must be collected so that new buildings can be constructed in the player’s base. For instance, a barracks can be built that will continuously spawn grunts or foot soldiers to march towards the enemy stronghold.

WoW Warfront Build Your Base

It’s definitely good to communicate when gathering materials, but it’s not strictly necessary. Similar to the Broken Isles, each player can freely distribute their resources and contribute them to the building of their choice.

  • In addition to basic buildings that create various units, there are also buildings that grant different bonuses and enhance the troops. This corresponds to the typical upgrades from Warcraft II and Warcraft III – like in the blacksmith.
  • The NPC troops must be supported by the players, otherwise they have little chance against the superior NPCs of the defenders. Step by step, control points must be captured, and ultimately the General of the respective Warfront must be defeated.
  • The Generals are supposed to alternate and provide a different challenge each time. For instance, a Dwarven General might train sharpshooters while a Human General focuses more on cavalry. Again, the “typical” real-time strategy fantasy is in focus.
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Many unresolved questions about the Warfronts

The duration of such a Warfront is still unclear. However, it should last “longer than a dungeon” – so probably at least half an hour.

WoW Warfront Troops

What rewards there are for the Warfronts and what impact they have on the game world is still unknown. A little Azerite for the Heart of Azeroth should probably drop.

Are you excited for the Warfronts? Or were you hoping it would be a PvP matter that has now lost its appeal?


We have compiled all previous information about the new expansion in our comprehensive overview article on WoW: Battle for Azeroth.

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Wild Terra: The release of the Ultima Online-like MMORPG is imminent

The MMORPG Wild Terra has developed well and is now close to its official release.

With Wild Terra, the developers aimed to revive the gameplay of the classic Ultima Online, and according to many players, they have succeeded quite well. The sandbox elements allow for a lot of freedom. Essentially, you start with nothing and gradually build up. It is even possible to become the ruler of an entire kingdom.

Wild Terra MMORPG

From the Small Cabin to the Metropolis

Survival elements play a major role. You need to gather food and build your own weapons and armor, as well as a cabin. The further you progress in the game, the better weapons you create, the more effective your armor is, and the larger you expand your house.

You can team up with other players to establish towns. The economy is driven by the players themselves. You contribute to the thriving economy through resource gathering and crafting, ensuring that each player gets exactly what they need.

One point of criticism is that the game is very hard. The open PvP, for example, is not well received by everyone. You can essentially be attacked anywhere, and the attacker has the ability to take all your belongings. However, this will be somewhat mitigated at the official launch. Because then there will be several servers, including some where PvP will not be possible, and others that have a slightly lower difficulty. A public test server is also planned.

wild terra screenshot

Release is Approaching

You won’t have to wait long for this official release. The Early Access phase of Wild Terra ends by the end of the year. After that, there will be a wipe and shortly thereafter, the official version will launch. The developers explain that all who spent money during the Early Access phase will be refunded the in-game currency and purchased items. So you can buy everything anew at launch.

If you miss the times of Ultima Online and can live with a somewhat outdated isometric graphics, Wild Terra may be of interest to you. In the game world, there are no NPCs, only players populate the land.

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New Eidolon in Warframe may be able to fly – Will be gigantic

There will soon be a new giant on Eidolon in Warframe. Additionally, a new Warframe is coming and Digital Extremes intends to change the daily reward system. You can find out what else is happening soon here. 

The developers of Warframe announced some new features in their 100th Dev Stream, which you can expect in the online shooter soon. In the coming weeks, there will be a new event related to the comet that can be found in the Plains of Eidolon.

First images of the new Warframe Khora were shown and a new Eidolon was introduced. The new beast will be even larger than the Teralyst and will require all the skills of the Tenno to defeat it.

A new Warframe is coming: Khora – The crazy cat lady

Khora will be the new Warframe and can summon Kavats and a whip. She is already known in the community as the “crazy Cat-Lady”.

The abilities of the cat lady have been partially revealed – Here we introduce Khora.
Khora

A new Eidolon is coming – Might have a flight mechanic

A new giant will soon arrive at the Plains of Eidolon. Its name is not yet known and it is unclear what weaknesses this Eidolon will have.

This is what Digital Extremes has revealed so far about the new Eidolon:

  • It will be larger than the Teralyst. The Warframe Excalibur stands next to the beast for size comparison in the lower image.
  • The Eidolon will stomp with its blade-like arms
  • The giant might be able to fly – There is no definitive confirmation for this yet
  • Regarding the lower image: The Eidolon on the left side is an intact being. The Eidolon on the right side has replaced its (lost) head with a part of the organic Orokin tower.
    • Eidolons were destroyed in the Old War and are now searching the landscape for new body parts
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Daily Tribute – Daily rewards receiving track system

This is how the Daily Tribute system works so far:

  • Players receive a random reward from the “Daily Tribute Reward Pool” once per day for logging in.
  • They also receive a special reward when they reach a milestone.
  • Players receive milestone rewards when they have logged in for a certain number of days.

In the future, Digital Extremes plans to introduce a track system for the rewards:

  • After the first 50 days players log in, they can choose a “track”, meaning a path
  • The chosen track will determine the next milestone reward.
  • After another 50 days, players will receive their chosen reward and can choose a new milestone track.
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“Operation Plague Star” – The meteor has landed!

A mysterious meteor has been circling over the Plains of Eidolon in recent weeks. The comet recently fell. This will soon mark the start of the event “Operation Plague Star”. 

The event will revolve around the meteor, which is more like a huge sore than a rock chunk.

  • The event will also bring a new enemy type to the Plains
  • The developers revealed the rewards that can be earned for the event – Parts of the Infested Zaw
  • The Zaw parts give you the opportunity to craft your own weapons from organic parts.
  • There will also be the Snipetron as a reward – which was removed from Warframe a long time ago.

This is what the rewards will look like:

zaw parts rewards eidolon

Bounty Rewards – Bounty system will be adjusted

The bounty system received some criticism from the community. Now the “Bounty Rewards” are being adjusted. The rewards were simply too low for the players.

  • So far, there has been one reward per bounty
  • In the future, there will be one reward for each completed stage of the bounty.
  • The first rewards consist of common or uncommon items
  • A rare reward will only be able to be obtained for the last stage of the bounty
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Additionally: Stalker Acolytes are coming back in December 2017! For the event, players can obtain the coveted mod “Maiming Strike“.

When exactly all these announcements will go live in Warframe is not yet known.  However, it shouldn’t take too long.

Plains of Eidolon will soon be coming to PS4 and Xbox One!

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The Elder Scrolls Online: DLC Clockwork-City PS4 & Xbox One ist da!

The current DLC Clockwork City for The Elder Scrolls Online is now available for the consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. On the new Xbox One X, it looks even more magnificent.

Until now, only PC players were allowed to explore the mysterious Clockwork City of Sotha Sil in the new ESO DLC. The DLC release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (X) has been delayed by a few weeks due to the necessary approval processes at Sony and Microsoft.

But now Clockwork City is finally here, and those who have an Xbox One X can experience the Clockwork City in particularly stunning graphics!

4K and Better Graphics Effects on the Xbox One X

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Especially on the new Xbox One X, the ESO addon looks even better thanks to 4K resolution, increased draw distance, improved shadows, and nicer water reflections.

The major highlights of the DLC are the many new features and content:

  • There is a new raid called “Sanctorium”. There, you can decide which bosses to tackle and in what order, or if you prefer to challenge all three at once.
  • You can explore the new capital Brass Fortress
  • The Clockwork City itself is a vast new area filled with quests and public dungeons
  • There are new armor sets

The DLC costs at least 2,000 crowns (12 euros). Those who do not purchase it can play it for free as part of an ESO Plus subscription as long as the subscription is active.

Update 16 Brings New PvP Modes and Transmutation

Players who do not purchase the DLC can still enjoy the free Update 16 of ESO. In addition to bug fixes and balance changes, it includes a new game mode for PvP battlegrounds. In the “mad king” mode, you must capture movable mission objectives. However, if you want to play battlegrounds, you need to own the large ESO addon “Morrowind”.

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The new transmutation system is open to all players. With it, you can redistribute the properties of your weapons and customize them to suit your needs. The workbench is located in the Brass Fortress in the Clockwork City. However, you can place such a workbench in your home.


ESO is still popular.Thanks to the Morrowind chapter, it now has more than 10 million registered players.

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WoW/Overwatch: Banned from BlizzCon – Those who insult will be banned!

Blizzard is not only taking action in WoW or Overwatch. Even at BlizzCon 2017, they acted against trolls. Anyone who was mean in the chat was immediately kicked out of the convention!

In the times of internet anonymity, players regularly receive insults in the various chats of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and others.

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But at BlizzCon, a different atmosphere prevailed. Those who wanted to could play the latest cards and expansions directly at Blizzard’s convention. Naturally, there was also a lot of chatting. However, not everyone behaved appropriately. Some mothers were insulted, and a few obscenities also flew through the virtual space.

Those who troll can leave!

Blizzard did not like this – and had prepared accordingly. All chats at the demo booths were permanently monitored. Anyone who misbehaved in the chat at the demo booths soon found some security staff behind them. The respective trolls were immediately escorted to the exit and expelled from the convention center. Additionally, their “badge,” the pass for access to the convention, was taken away.

The streamer Broximar observed this at BlizzCon and apparently enjoyed it.

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What’s particularly amusing is that the badges are linked to the corresponding Battle.net accounts. It is therefore possible that the accounts of the convention trolls might also face sanctions later on.

Cortyn says: I think I would be quite frustrated if I traveled halfway around the world to see BlizzCon, only to be banned for a stupid comment in the chat. However, one can be sure that these players have probably learned their lesson now. So, I like it!

What do you think of Blizzard’s approach? Is this a good thing, and should it be enforced at conventions? Or should Blizzard be a little more lenient with visitors at their own convention?


We have presented the highlights of BlizzCon 2017 here.

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Destiny 2: Welche Fraktion soll ich wählen? Hauptsache nicht den Toten Orbit!

The Faction Rally has started in Destiny 2 and three factions want to win you over for their cause. Which one should you choose?

In Destiny 2, you face a decision this week: Will you join the New Monarchy, the Future War Cult, or the Dead Orbit?

Since November 7th, a group battle has been running, and if you have completed the campaign and reached character level 20, you may now join the fight for a faction of your choice.

Many console Guardians will already be familiar with these factions. On one hand, the same factions were already in Destiny 1; on the other hand, a Faction Rally took place at the end of September.

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However, many PC players are now encountering the faction leaders of the New Monarchy, the Future War Cult, and the Dead Orbit for the first time. Who should one choose?

These are the three factions in Destiny 2 – Which one will you choose?

Each faction represents a different ideology. These can be summarized briefly as follows:

  • New Monarchy: The leader is Executor Hideo. This faction wants you to focus on the Last City. The Last City is believed to give meaning to every victory. The New Monarchy wants to give the Last City the leadership it deserves and bring back the Golden Age.
  • Dead Orbit: The leader is Arach Jalaal. This faction sees the system as lost. They want to create a new life for everyone in distant worlds. Their goal is to leave Earth and “grow new blooms far from this dead world.”
  • The Future War Cult: The leader is Lakshmi-2. This faction views war as the only solution. No walls can keep war away, no councils can prevent it. Therefore, one must accept war as the future and prepare for it.

If you cannot identify with any of these worldviews, you are welcome to choose the faction that you think brings the coolest loot:

  • The Future War Cult was known for its strong weapons in Destiny 1. They have colorful shaders – which are eye-catching but not to everyone’s taste.
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  • The New Monarchy had and still has stylish armor pieces and shaders that turn your gear red.
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  • Dead Orbit: This faction has always been very popular due to their black shaders. Followers of the Dead Orbit are often referred to as “Space Goths.”
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Many Guardians therefore decide on the faction whose “style” they like best.

Hence, being advised against Dead Orbit

In recent days, several posts around the Faction Rally have appeared in the Destiny forums: There is always advice against supporting Dead Orbit. “You can choose whoever you want – just not Dead Orbit!” Even the finder of the crazy token farming method that recently emerged wants the method to be used responsibly – and by that he means it should be used against Dead Orbit.

Why is that? Dead Orbit still has those cool shaders!

The reason lies in the winning weapon: The faction whose guardians open the most reward packages after a week wins the group battle. This winning faction then offers a special weapon – the other two winning weapons remain under wraps.

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And Dead Orbit has this time a Grenade Launcher as the winning weapon – which is a miserable weapon class. The Fusion Rifle from the Future War Cult and the sword from the New Monarchy are also not top weapons, but nobody wants a Grenade Launcher.

The US site Kotaku writes that Grenade Launchers are so bad in Destiny 2 that it feels like a test. As if Bungie wants to test you: “Okay, so you like Dead Orbit, but do you like it enough to support it when it only has this miserable weapon for you?”

After all, the first Faction Rally was won by Dead Orbit – and according to several surveys by a wide margin. Black shaders are just too tempting.

A survey about our second Faction Rally revealed that the New Monarchy will take the lead this time. Swords are just cooler than grenade launchers…

Can you switch factions? – Info on the group battle

The currently ongoing group battle runs from November 7th to November 14th.

During this event, you must commit to one faction per character. Once the faction is chosen, it cannot be changed.

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Only when the third Faction Rally starts, which will likely be somewhere in December, will you have free choice of faction again. Each of your three characters can belong to a different faction.

More info:

  • The winning weapon will be available for purchase from November 14th at 10 AM until the next weekly reset. It costs 1000 Glimmer for faction members of the winning faction and 50,000 Glimmer for everyone else.
  • During this “winner week,” in which the weapon can be purchased, faction tokens can still be exchanged for reward packages.
  • During an event, only 30 faction reward packages can be earned, which may drop faction-specific weapons and armor pieces. All other faction reward packages will grant shaders only.
  • You should redeem all your faction tokens before the end of the winner week. Because until the next Faction Rally, the tokens from the previous rally will be removed from your inventory.

Have fun with the Faction Rally!

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Warum sind Lootboxen in Overwatch okay, Blizzard?

Blizzard grants itself absolution for the loot boxes in Overwatch . They did not belong in a controversial discussion, no matter which.

Loot boxes in Call of Duty, in Star Wars Battlefront 2 or in Middle-earth: Shadow of War. There is constant quarrel about microtransactions. In Overwatch, such disputes are absent, and that is also correct, says Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime.

Controversial topic: Loot box

Loot boxes are the topic of the hour:

Blizzard’s Overwatch earns a fortune with loot boxes, but has so far remained untouched by such allegations. And Mike Morhaime assures in an interview with Game Informer that it will remain so. Blizzard wants nothing to do with a controversy around loot boxes.

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Morhaime says: “I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with having loot boxes that give you random items. I think whatever the loot box dispute is about – Overwatch does not belong in it.”

At Blizzard, they avoid linking loot boxes to “power gain.” It is also not possible to exchange items from loot boxes for real money again. Morhaime considers that a controversial element.

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Loot boxes in Overwatch: Blizzard does a lot right, but gets away with everything

Mein MMO says: They say in the gaming industry: “Do not orient yourself to Valve or Blizzard – they get away with everything, even things for which others are lynched.”

Indeed: Blizzard earns an insane amount of money with loot boxes in Overwatch, but remains untouched by the loot box controversy. After all, Overwatch is a full-price title.

That is why loot boxes in Overwatch are okay

Upon closer inspection, the Overwatch loot boxes work this way:

  • There is only cosmetics inside
  • You can also find and earn the loot boxes in the game itself at a “reasonable rate”
  • And because Overwatch is a multiplayer title, it seems “okay” for many
  • Even though Overwatch is a full-price title, players probably find the loot boxes okay because they accept that they are financing the further development of the game.
  • Additionally, Overwatch has made concessions during development, addressing the issue of duplicate items

If one of these points were absent or the company were not Blizzard, there would probably be a problem. In Destiny 2, for example, players have to purchase DLCs in addition to loot boxes to finance further development. A title like Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a single-player game. In Star Wars Battlefront 2, there are “not only cosmetic items” included, but also items that affect the strength of the players.

In all these games, there is trouble over loot boxes – not in Overwatch. Is everything perfect in Overwatch? Not really.

Overwatch New Skins Nova Widowmaker
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There is also reason for criticism in Overwatch: Blizzard relies on many small psychological tricks to boost sales. The loot boxes work so well in Overwatch because they exert subtle pressure on the player and Overwatch is designed to encourage the purchase of loot boxes:

  • There are regularly special loot boxes for events, which contain special skins that are only available for a limited time -> Buy loot boxes now, or the skins will be gone
  • Moreover, the skins adorn the heroes and they have a special function in Overwatch; many fans have a deep connection to their favorite characters -> You want to do something good for the hero
  • And you see other players walking around with the skins or you see them in videos – a strong advertising effect
  • Also, the opening of a loot box is constructed to have maximum psychological effect, like a one-armed bandit – the reward effect is all the stronger

Activision is currently experimenting with methods to boost loot box sales. You can see this, for example, in the new Call of Duty or in this patent that Activision has registered:

Activision patents cash shop stuff

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Im neuen Mobile-MMORPG AION Tempest dreht sich alles um Krieg

AION Tempest is currently in development as a mobile MMORPG, inspired by the well-known MMO AION 

AION Tempest is not a mobile version of the MMORPG, but an independent game with a different story.

The developers have not revealed much about this spin-off yet.

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A mobile war that you determine yourself

AION Tempest takes place about 900 years before the events of Aion and revolves around an ancient war between the Daevas and Balaur. This conflict is known as the Millennium War. Consequently, large battles are also at the center of the game.

The MMO aims to offer a unique feature: It does not dictate the battles you must fight.

You determine through cooperation and disputes where a battle breaks out. Players from the respective faction participate in it. The fights are conducted in real-time and, according to the first trailer for the mobile game, are quite fast-paced. In principle, any small skirmish can escalate into a massive war.

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Stylish 3D graphics, but no release date yet

AION Tempest utilizes 3D graphics that look quite good for a mobile game. What classes are available, how the battles proceed, how you improve your hero, and what the situation is with skills and quests are all still unknown.

It is also not yet known when AION Tempest will be released. The MMO is being developed by NCSoft.

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WoW: A lot of story about Jaina, Vol’jin and Sylvanas – Players in the background

In World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, the “big characters” like Jaina, Anduin, and Sylvanas take center stage. Will the player heroes become insignificant again?

At BlizzCon 2017, much was discussed about the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. Various game mechanics were talked about, such as the Heart of Azeroth or the new allied races.

However, quite a bit was also revealed about other content, such as the storyline and quests.

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A particularly exciting detail is that in Battle for Azeroth, the great heroes of Azeroth are supposed to take more center stage. This does not refer to the player characters, but to the well-known Warcraft heroes who appear repeatedly in the cinematics.

The developers want to give each character its own major questline, where players learn more about the respective hero, their story, and their inner conflicts.

The following 5 characters were listed for this undertaking:

  • Jaina
  • Anduin
  • Thrall
  • Sylvanas
  • Vol’jin

Much Story about Jaina and Vol’jin

Since Vol’jin has already died in Legion, players will likely either interact with his spirit or experience something like the “early years” of Vol’jin – but this is still speculation.

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Regarding Jaina, the developers revealed a bit more. They want to showcase all the major decisions in Jaina’s life that have shaped who she is today. This includes the betrayal of her father, Arthas’ cleansing of Stratholme, the siege of Undercity in Wrath of the Lich King, and many other events.

All of this sounds as if we as the “great hero” will slowly take a back seat again. Of course, we carry the Heart of Azeroth, the artifact necklace that will certainly still play a significant role. But generally, it seems that Blizzard’s heroes like Jaina, Anduin, and Sylvanas are receiving a lot of attention.

And that is likely a reason for joy for most Warcraft fans.


You can find all the information about the new WoW expansion in our extensive overview article about Battle for Azeroth.

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Destiny 2: Bungie is performing maintenance today; issues may occur.

Maintenance is currently taking place behind the scenes in Destiny 2 . There may be issues.

Anyone wanting to attend to their Guardian duties around noon today may encounter server issues. As Bungie announced via Twitter, maintenance is being performed in the background.

Here is the information:

  • Today, on 8th November, maintenance will start at 11 AM our time.
  • This is a backend server maintenance. This means the servers will remain online, Bungie is just tinkering with the servers in the background.

However, the developers immediately issue a warning: Errors may occur during this time. If you face server issues, you should try logging back into Destiny 2.

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Bungie does not reveal how long these works will last. But if you are hit by error codes frequently this afternoon, you now know the reason.

What changes with the maintenance today?

When developers announce backend maintenance, usually nothing changes for players. The stability of the servers is simply increased. Bungie does not provide any further details on this.

Some users suspect that Bungie may be tweaking something in the background to curb the insane farming method that currently allows over 500 faction tokens per hour. The developers have not commented on this – perhaps it will be quietly removed today.

By the way: A few hours ago, there was an issue on Xbox One where purchased silver did not appear in the game. This has already been fixed.

If you prefer to refrain from playing Destiny 2 during the maintenance, you can read interesting articles or participate in a quiz here:

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Mit welcher Klasse startet Ihr bei Diablo 3 in die Season 12?

It’s about to begin: Diablo 3 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is entering its 12th season. Blizzard has shaken up the classes and adjusted the balance beforehand. Which class will you start the next round with?

On Thursday, November 9, it will be time. At 5 PM German time, the 12th iteration of seasons in Diablo 3 will start. Blizzard released the major patch 2.6.1 beforehand, which stirred up the classes and sets significantly.

More than a dozen new builds want to be tried across all classes. This is because they have all received extensive buffs. While many combinations were considered “out” in season 11, the number of viable setups has increased significantly now.

Is the Barbarian the secret star of the new season?

Specifically, the Barbarian has been fundamentally revised and has received massive buffs. Where many considered the Barbarian prior to patch 2.6.1 to be the weakest of the available classes, you can now confidently jump in and approach Diablo’s hordes. Whether Whirlwind or Charge Barb, the great Nephalem Rifts are waiting for you!

Diablo 3 Barbar Title
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Other classes have also experienced powerful improvements. In particular, the Monk with the Sunwuko set and the Wave of Light, as well as the Wizard with his Arcane Orb, are getting very close to the class leader Necromancer.

The Necromancer as the measure of all things?

Many players expected that the golden days of the Necromancer were over. After all, Blizzard only made the likable necromancer so strong for sales purposes, right?

Diablo 3 Necromancer Story Title

Not at all! Because even the Necromancer has been further buffed and now offers speed farming potential with the bloody paths in combination with Steuart’s boots. With the Pestilence Cadaver Lance build, a completely new setup has even reached the top of the best builds.

The season journey promises big rewards again

Of course, there are again sets to win during the season. The following armors can be acquired with the respective classes:

Let us know which class you will play at the start of the new season!

Now it’s your turn! Which class will you start the upcoming season with? In our editorial team, the favorite is already set; colleague Patrick and I will go into battle with the Barbarian – which class will it be for you? Choose your favorite in the following poll:

 

Want to pass the time until the season starts? Then go hunt some goblins – they’re currently appearing in pairs!

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Wird Anthem Lootboxen haben? – Das sagen die Entwickler

Anthem is eagerly awaited by many fans. But will the game eventually succumb to the insanity of loot boxes?

Slowly but surely, a community is forming on Reddit that is already waiting for the next big game from BioWare. Anthem is supposed to be a “casual” shooter that can be enjoyed in co-op with a few friends. At first glance, this seems to be a clear attack on the reigning champion Destiny (2).

And if the model shows anything, it’s how to make a lot of money: Different premium versions, a season pass, and microtransactions can be purchased or executed.

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Loot boxes in Anthem are “still under discussion”

There are many threads on Reddit where players are already expressing their concerns about loot boxes. The worries about a “toxic loot box economy” are immense.

The Creative Director of Anthem, Brenon Holmes, then spoke up and explained that the team is “constantly discussing the topic.” He cannot reveal any concrete details yet because the discussion is still ongoing internally.

In the end, he also tries to reassure:

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“If it helps you, we are also gamers. Some people on the team share a similar position regarding monetization. This view is definitely represented.”

Since Anthem will likely come out later in 2018, it may be too early to expect definitive statements from the developers. However, the statement did not reassure the potential player base.

What is your opinion on loot boxes? Would that be a reason for you not to buy the game at all? Or are loot boxes now just “part of the deal” and have to be tolerated?


According to an insider, EA doesn’t care about what players want – they are only interested in what players will pay for.

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Destiny 2: Over 500 Tokens per Hour! – Crazy Farming Exploit in Team Play

In Destiny 2 you can collect vast amounts of faction tokens in no time. This exploit for the faction rally is spreading like wildfire.

A few days ago, Bungie released an update that brought changes to the faction rally. Group play was supposed to be encouraged, and Guardians should not farm the lost sectors for tokens over and over again as they did during the first rally. Therefore, the sectors now grant fewer tokens, while strikes grant more.

However, this desired change did not occur: Because just hours after the start of the group event, a farming method emerged that again involves a “Lost Sector” – and is faster than ever before.

3 tokens in a few seconds

This farming method, which is so efficient that it has already been labeled as an exploit, was spread by the YouTuber xHOUNDISHx. Several large English-language sites have already reported about it, and some YouTubers copied this method. This trick can no longer be kept under wraps – on reddit, the post has nearly 9000 upvotes.

The farming method is executed on Earth. Fly to the landing zone of the Twisted Cove and go into the lost sector that is directly nearby. You can see the location in this video:

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Fight your way through the lost sector, defeat the boss, and open the chest. You will now receive three faction tokens.

Do not exit the lost sector through the front entrance, but jump up the rock behind the chest and run down the corridor until you are in another area. Run back again and you can loot the chest once more – it will drop three tokens again.

This can be repeated as often as you like. Over 500 tokens per hour are said to be possible.

A hotfix may be expected in the near future to eliminate this farming method. But maybe not – after all, the faction rally ends next week …

Interesting: Destiny 2: The winning weapons of the 2nd group event – What can they do?

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There is Space Herpes in Warframe and I need it urgently!

In Warframe, you can catch a Space Herpes, better known as Helminth Virus. Our author Leya was eager to get infected with the virus and reveals to you here why.

One of my latest discoveries in Warframe is the Space Herpes: a pink cyst that grows on the neck and develops into a tentacle. Once the cyst matures, a long hair sprouts from the growth and unfolds its full potential.

I was desperate to have the cyst and voluntarily got infected with the Space Herpes.

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The Space Herpes is a Helminth Virus – Transmitted by Touch

On one of my adventures, an experienced Tenno joined me, who had been playing Warframe for a few years.

While we were on a few casual missions, my companion informed me about the wonders of Space Herpes: It is the Helminth Virus, which transmits from player to player.

If you go on a mission together with a Warframe carrying the Helminth Virus, you get infected yourself. That’s why players gave the virus the wonderful nickname Space Herpes.

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I wanted a Tentacle Dog – For that, I needed the Virus

The experienced Tenno told me about the Helminth Stürmers. These are special Kubrows that strongly resemble parasitic tentacles. If you want the Helminth Stürmer, you need a mature Helminth Virus.

Don’t know what a Kubrow is? Here we introduce the loyal pets of Warframe.
 
I looked at pictures of the Helminth Stürmers and immediately fell in love with these strange creatures. I had to have one!

And so it happened that I asked a question I couldn’t have imagined asking.

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“Can you give me Space Herpes?”

Luckily, my companion still had a few Warframe units on hand infected with the virus. He kindly agreed to the infection process, and we set off on another mission. This time, the Tenno had an infected Warframe with him to transmit the Helminth Virus to me.

The catch: I had to wait 7 days until I could get my dog. It takes that long for the Helminth Cyst to mature and be ready for harvest.

Do you want to catch a Space Herpes in Warframe, but fish instead? Then check out our Fishing Guide.

But I had double luck: I was already infected with Space Herpes without even realizing it!

My teammate suddenly noticed that my current Warframe Octavia already carried a fully matured Helminth Cyst on her neck! Due to my ignorance, I hadn’t noticed the cyst at all.

So I could directly create a little tentacle puppy – Yay!

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Due to Octavia’s pink colors, the pink cyst was difficult to recognize.

The Helminth Cyst can be integrated into a Kubrow’s DNA

When the cyst is ripe after 7 days and a long hair sprouts from it, the growth is ready for harvest. My cyst was ready.

Excited and full of anticipation, I took my infected Octavia to my breeding station. I placed a Kubrow egg in the incubator and suddenly had the option to incorporate the Helminth Virus into the DNA of the Kubrow embryo.

Impatiently, I sped up the incubation process, and then she hatched from her egg: My first little Helminth Stürmer – Hello!

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Those who want to permanently get rid of the virus must enter the Infestrum

The cyst was removed from my Octavia through the process, but she still carries the virus within her. To permanently get rid of the Space Herpes, the Afflicted Door in the Infestrum of the player’s spaceship must be opened.

In the Infestrum, there is the antidote to the virus. The door can only be opened by a Warframe infected with the Helminth Virus and bearing a cyst. Those who have the cyst removed in the Infestrum will be permanently immune to the virus with that Warframe!

So, if you want such a fine Helminth Stürmer, you should merge the virus with a Kubrow egg before permanently removing the cyst. The only exception is the Warframe Nidus, who remains infected with the virus forever and was the original Patient-0.

I already have my Helminth Stürmer, which has grown into a large, stately dog.

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Attention Spoilers!

Colleague Jürgen has already reached the quest “The War Within” and shared his experiences. However, the following article contains major spoilers about the story of Warframe. Click this link only if you want to read spoilers:

Warframe: “The War Within” showed me what helplessness means!

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Was sagen Betreiber von Privatservern und Fans zu WoW Classic?

The announcement of WoW Classic has triggered a flood of reactions. But how exactly are players and operators of private servers reacting?

Although the topic of Vanilla WoW has always been present, it is only now that it is being hotly debated, after Blizzard announced that they would eventually bring official Classic WoW servers. These servers are the cause of various thoughts and disputes. Particularly in the forums, posts of all kinds are circulating: And not all are positive.

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For? Against? Whatever!

  • A large number of players have expressed negative opinions about the Classic servers since Blizzard’s announcement. In particular, WoW veterans in the US forums often say “No.” They completed the content 12 years ago and do not want to miss the “Quality of Life” changes that came gradually.  But there is hardly anyone outright against the idea.
  • On the other hand, there are many players who are fully excited. Most supporters are simply happy to finally be heard. They are looking forward to any kind of Classic content.
  • A small number of players also announce that they will only play if Vanilla returns unchanged – that is, also without conveniences.
  • As is rather rare in discussions about Blizzard games, several players take a more neutral position. They are satisfied with the option to play what and when they want. A pleasant change after the intense disputes of recent months.
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WoW Classic – Competition for private servers?

A loud voice for the project has always been the private servers. On the Twitter channel of Nostalrius, which had been quiet for a long time, Blizzard’s decision is celebrated. Like the Light’s Hope server, they see their goal achieved and will cease operations as soon as the official servers go live.

Light’s Hope was founded by people who distanced themselves after the corruption allegations concerning Elysium. Those who still operate Elysium give no indication of wanting to stop. In a forum post, Admin Shenna explains that the servers will continue to run. They are a good preparation for the official realms.

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Fortnite: A player shoots guys while riding a flying pumpkin

Is this intended? A player managed to take down an opponent with a sniper rifle from a flying pumpkin in Fortnite. We have the video proof!

Streamers have discovered in Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode that rockets not only create large explosions but can also be used as a means of transport.

During a stream, the player Zaccubus found a rocket launcher in Battle Royale mode that shoots pumpkins instead of rockets in Halloween style. Instead of shooting directly at opponents (which anyone can really do), the player sought an elevated position and simply stood on a pumpkin fired by his buddy.

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Riding a pumpkin and taking out opponents with the sniper? No problem!

This action alone would be worth a mention. However, Zaccubus goes even further and makes even Billy the Kid green with envy from his pumpkin. The first enemy is taken out with the sniper rifle, followed by absolute chaos among his opponents:

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The player is celebrated for this action, and the community even demands that this feature be kept in the game because it’s just brilliant. Whether that was intended by Epic or not is unfortunately unknown – but it certainly caused some laughs. So if you want to create great confusion among your opponents, why not try riding a pumpkin!

It should be noted that this is only possible in modes that require a team. In solo mode, this will not be possible. Given how rare rocket launchers are distributed in the game, this method presents a significant advantage if you can manage to hop onto the projectile at the right moment.

What do you think of this action? Unfair advantage or just a fun trick? Let us know in the comments!


Also interesting: Read here all about the equipment and strategic map points in Fortnite: Battle Royale!

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Die neue Karte BlizzardWorld in Overwatch steckt voller Easter Eggs

This week the new map BlizzardWorld goes live on the Overwatch PTR. The theme park is not only a tribute to over 20 years of Blizzard – but also packed with Easter eggs!

Blizzard opens the Easter egg hunt!

BlizzardWorld is an amusement park revolving around all universes of Blizzard – except for Overwatch. And what can’t be missing at Blizzard? Right, amusing references to everything!

There are not only obvious pointers to the games, like the massive siege tank in the middle of the map. Even in the details, the creators hide some winks.

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The names of the different attractions already show the creative use of their inspirations. The “Hellscream Roller Coaster” promises pure adrenaline, while the Nydus Worm slide offers a slimy variation. However, it is claimed that the green water in the breeding slime pool water park is still clear every morning…

Ashbringer, Doomhammer and Death Wings

Overwatch BlizzardWorld Snaxxramas inside

A little more love to detail can be found in the snack bar “Snaxxramas”. In the gourmet necropolis, hungry guests can indulge in Protoss waffles with Zerg slime syrup, and wash them down with a drink from a Space Marine cup! Or are you in the mood for something fiery? The Death Wings (my personal favorite) surely burn twice!

And what would an amusement park be without a souvenir shop? In the shops and stands scattered throughout the map, there are plenty of souvenirs:

  • Doomhammers and Ashbringers made of foam
  • Backpacks with Horde, Alliance, or Hearthstone logos
  • Murloc polo shirts
  • BlizzardWorld beach towels
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BlizzardWorld’s dankest memes!

One of the most successful Easter eggs is probably the “Lost and Found Vikings” lost and found office. Not only is the reference to the ancient game built in – but also the meme of the searching John Travolta from the movie Pulp Fiction! Erik, Baleog, and Olaf take on the same poses as Vincent Vega.

These are just the bigger homages. But there are also smaller hints scattered all over the map – sometimes hard to discover:

  • The ropes that secure the balloons can be cut with a shot, causing the balloons to fly away – or can also be shot down
  • The voices of Deckard Cain, Uther Lightbringer, and the Acolyte from Starcraft can occasionally be heard
  • When Torbjörn enters the Diablo area, Deckard Cain warns him that he is not big enough for the attractions
  • When destroying barrels in the Diablo area, the sound of a Legendary drop from Diablo 3 can randomly be heard
  • In Heroes Arcade, there are “Azmodunks”, basketball machines, with a reference to the “Azmodunk” skin from Heroes of the Storm
  • The high scores of some games in the arcade are led by Sombra with 9,999 (HAX!)
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BlizzardWorld will be released this week on the Overwatch test realm! Get ready to search for more Easter eggs and share them with the community!

Interested in more Overwatch craziness? These crazy concepts unfortunately never made it into the game.

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