WoW: How to sign up for the beta of “Battle for Azeroth”

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We will tell you how you can have a chance to secure a spot in the closed beta of the WoW expansion “Battle for Azeroth”. Everything about the sign-up and the release of the beta for the next chapter of World of Warcraft.

At BlizzCon 2017, the latest expansion of World of Warcraft was revealed yesterday. In “WoW: Battle for Azeroth” it does not concern the great enemies in the background, such as Old Gods or the Void Lords. Instead, WoW focuses on the primal conflict that has always raged in Azeroth: Alliance versus Horde!

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With the announcement yesterday, it also became clear that we probably won’t have to wait as long for the next chapter of the story of Azeroth as originally feared. In fact, all interested parties can already sign up for the beta test of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.

Beta Registration for Battle for Azeroth

Registering for the beta of Battle for Azeroth is easy.

  • You only need to access the Account Management from battle.net and check the beta profile settings for which of the Blizzard universes you are interested in.
  • Check the box for “Warcraft”.
  • Then click on “Update Preferences” – and you’re registered for the beta!

Here is the direct link to the beta registration for Battle for Azeroth: Link to Battle.net Account Management and Beta Registration

Traditionally, there is an internal “Friends&Family” alpha before the closed beta test, where Blizzard employees and their families and friends can already take a look at the game. Only afterward are the beta servers opened to selected players.

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If you want a chance to dive into the new expansion as early as possible, you should sign up for the beta now!

However, there is still no specific date for the start of the closed beta. Speculation suggests that the first invitations could go out as early as March or April.

Do you want to check out “Battle for Azeroth” in the beta at all? Or would you rather wait for the finished product?

Have you seen that soon all of Azeroth will scale with the players’ level?

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Trefft die Palicos! Die heimlichen Stars in Monster Hunter World

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In Monster Hunter World there will be many dangerous beasts you must take down! They often have huge claws, sharp teeth, and spit fire or poison. And then there are the Palicos.

Monster Hunter World features some creatures that could be considered quirky. From loud chameleons to fluffy bat balloons and creepy elder dragons, there’s everything.

This list shows all creatures coming new to Monster Hunter World.

However, the secret stars are small, clever beings on velvet paws: The Palicos. They are loyal companions that roam around the city and carry out their own tasks.

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Palicos are cute and useful! As chefs, they give buffs & help in the hunt

Palicos look simply adorable and add a special charm to Monster Hunter World – they bring good vibes and smile to many players’ faces. In addition, Palicos are helpful companions.

The cats are out there with you as full-fledged monster hunters!

In Monster Hunter World, you have a personal Palico that actively supports you in the hunt. You can equip your cat with armor and assign them different tasks during the hunt. The Palicos can gather useful items for you, heal you during battles, or weaken monsters. 

Sometimes, Palicos even befriend wild cats on your adventure. They will accompany you for a while and assist you wherever they can.

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Palicos are passionate chefs!

The cats have discovered a great passion for cooking. With them, you can really fill your belly. With the special recipes of the Palicos, you will even receive buffs during the hunt. 

Sometimes, you have to expose yourself to harsh weather conditions as a monster hunter. The meals of the Palicos can protect you from cold or heat.

When you’re hunting monsters that cause elemental damage like electricity or paralysis, the Palicos have something useful in their cooking pot for you as well.

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Palico Creator: Design your cat companion to your liking

The Palicos have always been loyal and important companions throughout the entire franchise. Although the cats have never been the center of attention – a Monster Hunter without the gentle companions would be unthinkable.

In Monster Hunter World, the Palicos get a bit more attention. Your personal cat companion receives its own character creator. Decide on things like face, tip of the ears, fur color and pattern, or expression.

The same goes for your character! The character creator in Monster Hunter World will be more diverse than ever.
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Are you excited about the cat companions or do the Palicos leave you cold?

Learn more in our overview: What is Monster Hunter World? Info for beginners

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Wow, Overwatch, Hearthstone: All important dates of BlizzCon on Saturday

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The second day of BlizzCon has begun. Our schedule tells you when to tune in to find out the exciting details about WoW, Overwatch, and more!

Although all the big revelations at BlizzCon 2017 were revealed yesterday, the night from Saturday to Sunday will also be interesting. Because this is mainly about the nerdy details that often give fans headaches.

Those who want to experience the various streams live need to buy a Virtual Ticket for €30. This grants access to all streams as well as replays of already missed presentations.

In addition, there are cool in-game goodies in all Blizzard games.

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BlizzCon schedule for Saturday night (November 4)

We have listed the highlights you definitely shouldn’t miss in this schedule:

  • 18:00 – 19:00 – CodeCraft – Under the Hood with Blizzard Engineering: For everything to run smoothly in Blizzard’s games, many invisible mechanics must function. What players never get to see is revealed by the developers here. On the “Heroic” stage.
  • 19:30 – 20:30 – Behind Blizzard’s Worlds: The creative minds at Blizzard discuss how they create rich game worlds with iconic characters and what is necessary for it. On the “Mythic” stage.
  • 20:45 – 21:45 – The Art of World of Warcraft: Before there are finished landscapes in WoW, everything starts as a concept drawing. The designers present a large part of their artistic work and show what the (current) final product looks like. On the “Legendary” stage.
  • 22:30 – 23:30 – Hearthstone – Live Q&A: The developers of Hearthstone answer many questions from the community. Additionally, players can vote on which cards from the new expansion should be made available early in the arena. On the “Mythic” stage.
  • 00:00 – 01:00 – World of Warcraft – Battle for Azeroth Q&A: The developers will spend an hour answering all questions related to the new WoW expansion “Battle for Azeroth”. There will surely be many lore details and insights into the game mechanics. And definitely the Red Shirt Guy will return. On the “Mythic” stage.
  • 02:30 – 05:30 – Closing Ceremony: The conclusion of BlizzCon is always a relatively “cozy highlight”, and this time, the British rock band Muse has been secured for it. There will surely be some nerdy puns again. On the “Mythic” stage.

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Minor highlights on Saturday

A glance at these gems might also be worthwhile. In any case, worthwhile alternatives if none of the highlights appeal to you.

  • 18:00 – 19:00 – Overwatch – Archive: Jeff Kaplan and Arnold Tsang talk about the highlights in the development of Overwatch. There are certainly some funny anecdotes to hear. On the “Mythic” stage.
  • 19:30 – 20:30 – DesignCraft – Building Blocks of Level Design: The developers reveal what to consider when creating fun levels and maps. On the “Heroic” stage.
  • 21:00 – 22:00 – Heroes of the Storm – Hero Deep Dive: The developers of HotS go into detail about the new heroes Alexstrasza and Hanzo and reveal how stealth characters are changing. On the “Mythic” stage.
  • 21:00 – 22:00 – Stay Awhile and Listen – True Stories Live: Jeff Kaplan, Ben Brode, and Micah Chatterton share funny stories from a developer’s life. On the “Heroic” stage.
  • 22:30 – 23:30 – SoundCraft – An Interactive Blizzard Sound Demonstration: Creating good sound in the game requires a lot of work. Zerglings got their sounds from pigs – and Murlocs from yogurt! On the “Heroic” stage.
  • 01:15 – 2:15 – World of Warcraft Boss Design Workshop: WoW’s encounter team creates a fresh raid boss in one hour. The community will surely help with that. On the “Legendary” stage.
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Aside from that, Mein-MMO will also be reporting continuously about BlizzCon that night. If you want all the info on the latest announcements from Blizzard, keep an eye on our site that night.

Which panels at BlizzCon do you absolutely not want to miss?

Do you want to not miss any important announcements and stay up to date? Then mark these two pages with a “Like” on Facebook and be directly informed about the most important news:

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New Heroes in Heroes of the Storm: Alexstrasza and Hanzo in Detail

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Heroes of the Storm welcomes two new heroes to the hero roster! At Blizzcon 2017, Alexstrasza and Hanzo were introduced in a cinematic. Here you can read the exact details about the archer from Overwatch and the Dragon Queen from WoW!

After a leak some time ago, as well as a technical glitch just before Blizzcon, Hanzo and Alexstrasza were already known as new heroes before the actual Blizzcon. During the opening ceremony, Blizzard officially announced them as new additions to HotS in a cinematic.

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After the announcement, the skill sets of the assassin and the support are now also known! Below you will find all the information currently available about Hanzo and Alexstrasza.

All information about the last hero, Junkrat, can be found in our article.

Hanzo – The Fallen Shimada

Hanzo was the heir of the Shimada clan – until the point where he allegedly killed his brother Genji. Since then, the archer has been pursuing skill and perfection as a warrior in the name of the dragon. The Nexus serves as the ideal training ground.

In Heroes of the Storm, Hanzo is an extremely agile ranged assassin who can track and hunt enemies with Storm and Sonic arrows.

Heroes of the Storm Blizzcon Hanzo Character

Hanzo’s abilities:

  • Innate Agility (Passive): When targeting impassable terrain or a building, Hanzo jumps to the other side.
  • Storm Bow: Activate to charge an arrow. The first enemy hit takes 270 damage. The longer the arrow is charged, the stronger it becomes. Activate again to fire.
  • Scatter Arrow: Fires an arrow that splits into 5 projectiles upon colliding with terrain or buildings, which can bounce up to 4 additional times. Each hit deals 85 damage to the first hero hit.
  • Sonic Arrow: Fires a Sonic arrow that reveals a large area for 8 seconds. Enemies in the revealed area are revealed for 1 second. If the arrow hits a hero, it deals 150 damage and moves with them.
    Heroes of the Storm Blizzcon Hanzo
  • Dragon Strike (Heroic Ability): Channels for 1.5 seconds to summon two dragon spirits that fly forward and deal 52 damage to enemy heroes every 0.25 seconds. The damage in the center is 150%.
  • Dragon Arrow (alternate heroic ability): Fires an arrow across the battlefield that explodes upon colliding with an enemy hero. All nearby enemies take 100 damage and are stunned for 0.5 seconds. If the arrow travels a medium distance, the damage increases to 200 and the stun duration to 1.25 seconds. At long range, the damage increases to 350 and the stun duration to 3 seconds.

Hanzo will be available with his normal appearance as well as the “Wanderer” skin upon release.

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Hanzo’s Skin “Wanderer”

Here you can find Hanzo’s official hero page.

Alexstrasza – The Lifebinder

The red dragon queen and former aspect of life, Alexstrasza, has given up her power granted by the Titans as the last sacrifice for the help of Azeroth. Now she seeks new tasks in the Nexus to protect life there.

In Heroes of the Storm, Alexstrasza is a ranged support who heals her allies by sacrificing her own life or controlling the battlefield as a dragon.

Heroes of the Storm Blizzcon Alexstrasza Character

Alexstrasza’s abilities:

  • Dragon Queen (Passive): After 1.25 seconds of channeling, Alexstrasza transforms into a dragon for 15 seconds and gains 500 health. During this time, automatic attacks deal 143 damage to enemies in a cone-shaped area in front of her and heal allies for 43 health points. The duration of stuns, movement impairing effects, and blinds is reduced by 50% while in dragon form.
  • Gift of Life: Sacrifices 15% of current health to heal an ally for 150% of that amount.
    • Breath of Life (Dragon Form): The cooldown is greatly reduced and the spell costs no health.
  • Abundance: Plants a healing seed that heals all allies in the area for 20% of their maximum health after 3 seconds.
    • Maintenance (Dragon Form): Significantly increases the radius and amount healed.
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  • Flame Burst: Shoots a fireball that deals 75 damage to enemies hit within 5.5 seconds. If already burning enemies are hit, they receive 125% bonus damage, are slowed by 40%, and Alexstrasza is refunded the mana cost. The slow effect decreases over 2 seconds.
    • Wing Strike (Dragon Form): Alexstrasza deals damage to enemies in a cone-shaped area in front of her and knocks them back.
  • Lifebinder (Heroic Ability): Binds Alexstrasza’s life force to that of an allied hero. After 2 seconds, the health of the more injured hero is increased to the percentage of the other.
  • Purifying Flames (alternate heroic ability): After 1.25 seconds, Alexstrasza takes to the skies and rains down 5 fireballs on the mouse cursor’s position over 6 seconds. Each fireball heals allies for 300 health and deals 150 damage to enemies. Alexstrasza lands 2 seconds after the last fireball at the cursor’s position.

Alexstrasza will be available at her release in her normal appearance, as well as with the “Dragon Aspect Alexstrasza” and “Dark Queen Alexstrasza” skins.

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Alexstrasza’s Skin “Dark Queen”

Here you can find Alexstrasza’s official hero page.

Release of Hanzo and Alexstrasza in Heroes of the Storm – When will they arrive?

Hanzo and Alexstrasza are both set to enter the Nexus during November and December, likely even earlier on the PTR. So it won’t be long before the two dragons are playable!

Benedict says: I’m not really interested in Hanzo. However, since I really enjoy playing supports, I’m very excited about Alexstrasza. I especially like the more unconventional supports like Stukov and Auriel. The playstyles of these supporters are very different from the others and are much more fun for me. I think Alexstrasza could shake the game up and immediately climb into the upper tiers of the tier list!

Heroes of the Storm: Tier List – The ranking of heroes!

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Pokémon GO: After Halloween – Will Special Packs and Shiny Spirits Remain?

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The Halloween event in Pokémon GO has ended. What remains in the game now? The special bundles are only available for a few more hours.

In the last few days, trainers have been hunting for candies in Pokémon GO. During the Halloween event in 2017, there were many rewards such as double Pokémon candies, hats, ghosts from Generation 3, special Pikachu, and shop offers.

Now that the event is over, a few things remain in the game.

Lavandia (Lavender) music still active

In line with the event, the developers incorporated the famous Lavandia music into the game. The city “Lavandia” should be familiar to many Pokémon fans. In the Pokémon games, there was a ghost tower there (in Gen 1 and Gen 3). The music of the city matched perfectly with the evening hours of the Halloween event.

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Trainers have now noticed that the music is still playing in the evenings in Pokémon GO, even though the event is no longer active. Whether the music will be heard for a longer time during the evening and night hours, or if it will soon be disabled again, cannot currently be said.

Halloween boxes in the shop extended

Super Incubators and Premium Raid Passes at a reduced price are still available for a few days after the Halloween event 2017. Niantic has stated that the special Halloween deals will be available in the Pokémon GO shop until Monday, November 6.

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If you haven’t taken advantage of this yet or want to stock up on your items cheaply, you should hurry. Are you still unsure which box fits your playstyle? We have a guide for you that explains the contents and shows which package is worth it for you.

Zobiris, Shupett, Zwirrlicht and Shinys continue in Pokémon GO

Initially, it was unclear whether the Gen-3 ghosts would disappear from Pokémon GO at the end of the event. But now it is clear that they are here to stay!

Even the shiny forms should still be catchable. This is confirmed by trainer Millyish, who caught a shiny Shuppet on November 4. (Unsure? Catch date can be found here)

Pokemon GO Shiny Shuppet

The next monsters from Generation 3 are expected to arrive in December. Are you already excited about it?

The 3D models of Celebi and Ho-Oh have now been found in Pokémon GO using a trick.

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Markiert Euch die Termine! – Bald gibt’s Neues zur Zukunft von Destiny 2

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Bungie is hosting livestreams in November focusing on the first expansion of Destiny 2. Here are the dates.

A few weeks ago, Bungie announced that there would be livestreams in November where the developers will discuss the near future of Destiny 2. They want to present the content coming to the Guardians in winter.

Now the specific dates for these streams are known. Bungie also reveals what they will be about:

  • Stream 1 takes place on November 15 (Wednesday) at 8 PM our time. The topic is the new story told in Curse of Osiris. You’ll learn more about the new characters and locations in this expansion and get to know the new enemies.
  • Stream 2 is on November 21 (Tuesday) at 8 PM. The topic is the new activities that Curse of Osiris will introduce. Bungie will present some of the activities that will challenge you and your fireteam.
  • Stream 3 is on November 29 (Wednesday) at 8 PM. The topic is the new gear that you can earn in Curse of Osiris. Bungie will present the new inventory and show how it plays on a new Crucible map.
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Osiris

According to Community Manager Cozmo, many Bungie developers will participate in these streams to tell us what they have been working on.

We from Mein-MMO.de will likely provide live coverage of these three streams so that you receive all the information immediately in German.

What is already known about Curse of Osiris?

Bungie has held livestreams for large and medium-sized releases where they talked about upcoming content. The last streams were for the gameplay premiere of Destiny 2 and for the content of the Age of Triumph.

Regarding “Curse of Osiris”, Bungie will have a lot to share, as detailed information has been scarce so far. We know,

  • that there will be a story about Osiris, the Vex, and Mercury,
  • that Mercury will come as a new playable world,
  • that the Lighthouse will return as a social space,
  • and that there will be several new activities, ranging from strikes to open-world activities to raid content.

What exactly lies ahead for us will be revealed in the livestreams.

Until then, you can read articles about Curse of Osiris here:

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Katzen-Lady Khora ist der neue Warframe – Kommt mit einer Peitsche

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Warframe is getting the new Warframe Khora. Not much is known about her yet. However, we already know some of her skills: Khora will be able to summon cats!

The developers at Digital Extremes announced a new Warframe. Her name is Khora and she is a true cat lady, as she summons the cunning Kavats of Warframes.

Khora’s abilities: What is known about her skills so far

You can imagine Khora as a tiger tamer in a circus. She has a whip in her bag – and cats:

  • Exalted Whip: Khora will possess a whip that deals physical damage.
  • Switching damage types: Khora can switch between the 3 physical damage types Impact, Puncture, and Slash. Her appearance changes according to the damage type she selects.
  • Summoning her own Kavat: Khora summons her own Kavat, even if she already has a pet equipped. The summoned Kavats are independent of the pets. What Khoras cats look like and what they can do is still unknown.
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Kavats are the cat-like pets in Warframe.

When Khora will come to Warframe has not yet been revealed by Digital Extremes. So far, Khoras appearance is particularly well received in the community, as her normal look already resembles an epic skin.

What do you think of the new Warframe Khora? Perhaps her Kavats are suitable for fishing. 

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What does the trade press say about the Xbox One X? – Overview of reviews

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The test embargo for the Xbox One X has been lifted. The first opinions on Microsoft’s new super console are pouring in online. But does it deliver on its promises? We have looked at the first reviews and provide you with an overview!

Native 4K, HDR, 12GB GDDR5 RAM and UHD drive – Microsoft promises a console of superlatives with the Xbox One X. It will not only be the most powerful Xbox of all time, but the most powerful console ever.

Xbox One X

The console will be released on November 7, 2017, but curious gamers can already get an overview of the first test reports, as an embargo on this has recently been lifted.

The reactions from the specialist press are euphoric

The tech experts from Digital Foundry, as well as authors from Gamespot, IGN and others, have already extensively engaged with the new console. We have gathered a few quotes:

  • Gamespot – “For those who have a 4K TV at home but don’t have a current console, the Xbox One X is a great choice.”
  • IGN – “It’s hard to believe that Microsoft’s exclusive title Gears of War 4 runs so smoothly and looks so good on a box that costs less than half of a high-end PC.”
  • Digital Foundry – “It runs at a perfect 60 fps, even though there’s a lot going on on screen. And still no stutters!”
  • Destructoid – “For exclusive titles, I will continue to return to the PS4 – but I will definitely check out multiplatform games on the Xbox!”
  • Dualshockers – “If you’re a multi-platform gamer and don’t mind paying extra for a premium experience, the Xbox One X gets a recommendation from us.”
  • Polygon – “The Xbox One X is undeniably the best console for multiplatform titles. However, since too few titles have been optimized for the console so far, I can’t recommend it given the high price.”
  • Ars Technica – “Grab it if you want to play selected titles in 4K – if not, get a cheaper console or a more versatile PC.”

Even in German-speaking countries, some sites were able to test the Xbox One X:

  • GamePro – “Very high performance in a compact space, and at relatively low noise levels and good energy efficiency.”
  • Heise – “The first titles make an excellent graphical impression. Due to the high storage demands of 4K games, however, users should consider purchasing an additional external hard drive.”

In general, all testers agree: The Xbox One X is a great piece of hardware. Even players equipped only with a Full HD TV will enjoy it. The Xbox One X can also natively output the common monitor format of 1440p, as Microsoft confirmed via Twitter:

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Only the noise development during the playback of UHD disks is criticized. Moreover, the 4K-optimized games are extremely storage-hungry. Gears of War 4 and Halo 5 take up more than 100 GB; with a built-in hard drive of 1TB, you will sooner or later have to think about an external hard drive.

If you want to get hands-on with the Xbox One X, you can do so starting November 7, 2017. The console is available for around 500 Euros. Here’s a link to an offer on Amazon:

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In the meantime, check which games will be optimized for the Xbox One X at launch!

Have you already presented your Xbox? Which games will you play first?

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WoW: The whole of Azeroth scales with the level – starting from the next patch!

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Big changes are coming in World of Warcraft . Leveling in Azeroth will soon improve drastically.

Anyone who has played a character from level 1 in World of Warcraft in the last few years has probably not had a pleasant leveling experience. While leveling happens quickly, there are some issues that can dampen the fun. Those who start the often exciting questlines of an area will find themselves at a higher level after just a few missions than intended for that area. It’s so severe that the last missions are only “grey”, meaning they no longer grant experience points.

To experience the story of an area to the end, players must accept that it will no longer provide experience points. Those who do not want that will leave an area and miss the end of the stories.

WoW Level Scaling whole Azeroth

This dilemma is something Blizzard wants to solve. In an upcoming update, all zones of World of Warcraft will scale with the player’s level!

Old areas in WoW will adapt to the level

In simple terms, this means that quests and enemies will always be at your character’s level as long as you stay within the level limits of an area. However, there are still some restrictions. Many zones still have a lower and upper limit. Here are a few examples:

  • Westfall scales from level 10 – 60
  • The Burning Steppes scale from level 40 – 60

This means that zones that at least roughly build on each other still follow a certain sequence (such as Tirisfal –> Silverpine –> Hinterlands).

But the scaling also affects the older expansions. Soon, players who want to can skip the shattered world entirely and go directly to Northrend.

  • The shattered world scales from 60 – 80
  • Northrend scales from 60 – 80
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The same applies to Pandaria and the areas from Cataclysm:

  • Pandaria scales from 80 to 90
  • Cataclysm scales from 80 to 90

Whether there will also be changes to the areas of Warlords of Draenor and Legion is not yet known.

These scalings also affect the corresponding dungeons and all quest rewards!

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The best part: These changes are expected to come not only with “Battle for Azeroth” but largely already with patch 7.3.5! This patch is set to be released on the PTR in a few weeks.

However, there is still no specific release date.

Have you seen the 6 new playable races from the “Battle for Azeroth” expansion?

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Digital Extremes studio is working on a new MMO project

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Digital Extremes, the developers of Warframe, are reportedly working on another game according to an interim report from parent company Leyou Tech Hold. It is said to be a Free2Play MMO.

The Canadian studio Digital Extremes has been working on Warframe since 2013 and has not done much else of significance since then. Only a Star Trek game and “Sword Coast Legends” were developed alongside Warframe, and none of these games has come close to the loot shooter.

The recently announced “The Amazing Eternals”, a hybrid game of shooter and card game, has now been put on hold.

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But apparently, the unfortunate card shooter was not the only new project from the Canadians.

New MMO planned

Leyou, a Chinese company that purchased Digital Extremes in 2015, recently released an interim report about its activities and those of its subsidiaries. The report mentioned the success of Warframe but also announced something completely new.

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Fun fact: Leyou was originally a company that traded in poultry and was called Sumpo Food. However, they have since abandoned the poultry business.

According to Leyou’s report, Digital Extremes is working on a new project that is supposed to be a Free2Play action MMO. It is set to enter alpha in 2017 and be released in 2018.

Will the new game have a connection to Warframe?

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But what will it be? Is Digital Extremes trying something entirely new or are the Canadians building their game on the existing Warframe universe?

At least Warframe has been the company’s most successful project in recent years, and the related universe is full of details and mysteries. It is really the ideal setting for an MMO.

Or is it “just” a retro MMO that DE is releasing?

Update: The worst-case scenario for Warframe fans is probably that Leyou refers to the “new MMO” from Digital Extremes as the game “Survived by”, a retro MMO from another Canadian studio. Digital Extremes is only acting as the publisher here.

What speculations and hopes do you have for the new MMO from Digital Extremes? Let us know in the comments!

Warframe has become the second largest Free2Play game on Steam thanks to the latest update Plains of Eidolon.

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Huch, hat Bungie heimlich Infos zur neuen Raid-Aktivität in Destiny 2 enthüllt?

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In Destiny 2 there are new hints about the raid content in Curse of Osiris. What is Bungie teasing?

A few days ago, the first expansion “Curse of Osiris” was announced, which according to the Activision blog, in addition to a new story, new locations, new characters, another social space, new strikes, and new open-world activities, will also deliver a new raid content.

What Activision means by “raid content” was not elaborated upon. We speculated that it could be

  • a completely new raid,
  • new content in the Leviathan raid,
  • a return of an old, revamped raid
  • or raid-like content, something like the Prison of Elders,

that it could be.

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In the meantime, new hints have come to light.

From raid content to raid activity

As reported by Eurogamer, Bungie – not just Activision – also spoke about this raid content at “Paris Games Week”. However, Bungie used the term “raid activity”.

When asked if this meant a completely new raid, Bungie: “A new raid activity.”

This statement leads to the conclusion:

  • It is highly likely that no completely new raid will be released. If the developers resist using the term “new raid”, then it seems that no new raid is coming. Because a new expansion could be excellently marketed with “a brand new raid is coming!”
  • The assumption that new content could come in the Leviathan raid can probably be discarded. Bungie speaks of a new “activity” – that wouldn’t fit if they were just adding new content to the raid.
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The return of an old raid is not ruled out. The Glass Vault is highly favored, as Osiris fights the Vex in the reveal trailer of “Curse of Osiris”. We might return there in some form in the expansion – but the new raid activity probably will not be the return of the Vault.

Because the latest hints indicate that this raid activity will take place on Mercury.

Raid activity on Mercury and for 6 Guardians

According to the PlayStation blog, the raid activity is on Mercury. This directly rules out the return of old raids.

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This information fits with an image that Bungie published in the last “This Week at Bungie”: This image is supposed to show the nice emblems that the “community mentors” received. These are users who often shared help articles or official Bungie statements in the forums, providing important information to fellow Guardians.

However, the exciting thing about this image is not the emblems, but: In the background, Mercury is visible and there are six people in the fireteam. In Destiny 2, there is only one activity that requires a fireteam of 6 Guardians: The raid.

Since Bungie has often hidden hints in “This Week at Bungie” in the past, the implication is strong: This new raid activity is on Mercury and will be played in a fireteam of 6 Guardians.

Therefore, in conclusion: It is most likely that the raid activity refers to raid-like content, similar to the Prison of Elders. This Infinity Forest on Mercury, which is called “Infinite Forest” in English, could be an arena that is randomly generated, creating a new player experience each time. In the trailer, you can see Vex platforms that respawn:

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In the arena, you fight against the Vex. And unlike the Prison, where you fought with three, this Infinity Forest could be an activity for 6 players.

Important: None of this is confirmed yet. We are just gathering the information that can be found online and correlating it.

By the way: The first three images in this article (including the title image) are official press images, which probably show this PvE arena, the Infinity Forest.

Curse of Osiris will be released on December 5, 2017, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Overwatch: Nach diesem Cinematic werdet Ihr Reinhardt anders sehen

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The latest cinematic of Overwatch shows the siege of Eichenwalde and how Reinhardt lost his eye.

Contrary to initial expectations, BlizzCon 2017 is full of new announcements and cinematics related to all Blizzard games. Among them was not only the announcement of the Overwatch hero Moira but also a new cinematic: For Glory and Honor.

Anyone who has looked at the Eichenwalde map carefully will surely have recognized the armor in the “Throne Room” of the map, lying lifelessly on the chair. From Reinhardt’s various skins, we know that it belonged to Balderich von Adler. But who is he, really?

The cinematic finally answers what exactly happened in Eichenwalde.

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Because of Reinhardt, Balderich had to die

Eichenwalde is a castle near Stuttgart, and a large part of the Crusaders is stationed there – a German elite unit of “knights” that supports the military, provides fire support, and maintains order at the front when regular military equipment fails. Balderich von Adler was considered the most powerful Crusader and therefore received an invitation from Overwatch to join the agents.

However, at that very moment, the siege of Eichenwalde begins – the Omnics are attacking. The Crusaders defend their assigned teams. At least all except Reinhardt. He prefers to be at the front and puts himself in danger. Only through Balderich’s intervention does it remain a wound to the eye. Balderich, however, is severely injured during the rescue.

Overwatch Reinhardt Young Beer

Ultimately, Balderich sacrifices himself so that the remaining soldiers can reach safety.

Another sad chapter from the lore of Overwatch. Who would have thought that Reinhardt himself was responsible for the death of his mentor – and that this was the very reason he ended up in the Overwatch team?

At least Reinhardt seems to be right with one saying – “My hair was amazing!”

Have you heard about the new map Blizzard World? An amusement park with all Blizzard games!

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Pokémon GO: GPS Blacklist? Niantic wants information about your other apps

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With a change to the privacy policy, Niantic makes it clear that they want to view your apps. This could serve the anti-spoofing effort in Pokémon GO.

The developers of Pokémon GO have long been trying to do something about GPS fakers/spoofers. Spoofers use third-party software (often apps) to trick Pokémon GO into thinking they are in a different location. This allows users to more easily find special Pokémon or raids.

With a change to the privacy policy, Niantic apparently takes a step further and makes it clear that they want to control your smartphone.

Pokémon GO is interested in other apps on your phone

A screenshot of the privacy policy of Pokémon GO is drawing a lot of attention on Reddit. The developers have now updated the privacy policy and added an interesting new addition.

This change indicates that Pokémon GO “collects information about other apps installed on your device (or your authorized child’s) … .” In short: Niantic wants to know what’s going on on your phone.

Pokémon GO Privacy Policy
Source: Reddit user PikAtChuHuN

If you now connect this news with the blacklist news from the last few weeks, you can see a pattern.

  • In Update 0.79.2, the blacklist was first recognized. During data mining of the update, the feature was discovered and referred to as a possible cheat protection. It is assumed that this blacklist puts known GPS fake apps on a blacklist. If an app like this is active on your device, Pokémon GO will not run.
  • Shortly after the update, Niantic apparently tested the blacklist function. For a few minutes, cheaters were locked out of Pokémon GO and could not play. The protection here, however, did not last long. It is likely that Niantic was only testing the impact on the game and the community.
  • In the new update 0.81.1, Niantic has again tinkered with the blacklist feature. This could mean that the blacklist will soon be activated again.

If apps on your smartphone are on this blacklist, the Pokémon GO service could be interrupted as a result.

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However, the update of the privacy policy has received a lot of negative feedback for Niantic. Many players find it unusual that by agreeing to Niantic’s policy, they allow a mobile game to scrutinize our smartphones. They hope that Niantic will soon clarify this update.

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We are curious if Niantic will say a few words about this and perhaps explain the blacklist function in more detail. We are interested in what kind of services are targeted by this blacklist. Are they just GPS fake apps, or more?

Celebi and Ho-Oh discovered in Pokémon GO code – Are you ready?

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The Division: Vendor Reset on November 4th – The Best Deals

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In The Division, today, on November 4th, is the big vendor reset. Which deals are worth it?

The update 1.8 shouldn’t be too far away. While there is still no official release date, the PTS phase has already ended last week. The developers will likely provide us with concrete dates in the next State of the Game next week. We will report on this.

Until then, you can still prepare for update 1.8 with fresh items. Because starting today, there are new offers at the vendors. Let’s see what they have to offer.

Recommended Weapons on November 4th

  • Special Equipment Vendor: Improved PP-19 with Competent, Unforgiving, and Accelerated
  • Advanced Weapons Vendor: M700 Carbon with Balanced, Careful, and Increased
  • Base Weapons Vendor: MG5 with Savvy, Brutal, and Prepared
  • The Meat Locker Safehouse: AK-74 Black Market Version with Destructive and Malevolent. In the third slot, you can roll Competent or Unforgiving.
  • W 53rd St: AK-74 Classic also with Destructive and Malevolent. In the third slot, you can roll Competent or Unforgiving.
  • DZ03: MP7 with high damage roll and Competent, Receivable and Prepared.
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The Mods after the Vendor Reset

  • Southpaw Safehouse: Mod with bonus on Ballistic Shield Damage
  • DZ05: Extended Magazine with Crit Damage and Crit Chance
  • DZ04: Firearms Mod with Skill Haste
  • W 42nd St: Stamina Mod with Health Points
  • W 46th St: Electronics Mod with Health Points
  • E 31st St: Stamina Mod with Skill Power

The Offer from the Special Blueprint Vendor

If you need blueprints, visit this vendor at the terminal. He sells blueprints for these items:

  • Super 90 – Shotgun
  • M4 – Light Version – Assault Rifle
  • Firearms Gloves
  • Stamina Backpack
  • 552 Holosight with Critical Hit Chance and two other bonuses
  • Small Laser Pointer with Precision and two other bonuses
  • Firearms Equipment Mod
  • Performance Equipment Mod

An overview of all the offers can be found here.

The four new Exotics in The Division 1.8 are presented here.

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World of Warcraft is discontinuing its PvP servers!

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PvP in Azeroth will henceforth operate under new rules. Because World of Warcraft is abolishing its PvP servers.

At BlizzCon 2017, there were numerous new revelations about World of Warcraft and Blizzard’s other games. The next expansion is called “Battle for Azeroth” and brings a host of new features. However, one change is likely to shock many players: Blizzard is abolishing the PvP servers!

With the next expansion “Battle for Azeroth”, there will only be one type of server. Has PvP in the open world died? No!

Blizzard is implementing a new system in World of Warcraft that is designed to benefit all fans of PvP battles in the open world.

WoW Battle for Azeroth PvP changes

WoW receives an optional “PvP phase”

Players who wish can actively mark themselves for PvP. However, the change can only be made within the main cities of their own faction. “In the wild”, you cannot just switch the PvP status. Once activated, you will only see players in the world who have also activated PvP. Effectively, World of Warcraft thus has several phases – separated by PvP players and those who prefer to play without faction skirmishes.

WoW Legion PvP Arena

The reasoning behind this change is easily explained. World of Warcraft has been using the same rules for open PvP since 2005, without ever making significant changes. However, the entire game surrounding it has evolved, making a change necessary.

However, those who choose to activate PvP will not only be rewarded with the thrill of spontaneous death by the opposing faction, but will also experience additional bonuses. Currently, “compensations” are planned, such as additional experience points or reputation gain upon completing quests. The exact scope and amount of these bonuses is still undecided; this is currently just a basic idea.

Do you think these changes are good? Or should Blizzard leave the server structure as it is? How do you feel about only being able to change the PvP status in the capitals?

Have you seen the spectacular cinematic for “Battle for Azeroth” yet?

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Overwatch: New Healer Moira – Story, Abilities, Skins and Cinematic

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Just a few hours ago at Blizzcon 2017, Moira was revealed, the new support in Overwatch. A deeper insight has now explained all her abilities and her story!

Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Lore 1

The Irish scientist Moira O’Deorain originally worked as a geneticist for Overwatch. In her pursuit of knowledge about the function of the human body and its evolution, she had little scruples.

Overwatch put a stop to her unorthodox, sometimes immoral approaches – which led her to Gabriel Reyes’ Blackwatch. A welcome invitation, as anything that kept her from her research was merely a nuisance to her and her impatience. After Overwatch came to an end, Moira joined Talon to continue her research.

The concept of Moira is that of a rather dubious healer, standing in stark contrast to the benevolent supporters like Mercy, Zenyatta, and Lúcio. She restores life to some by taking it from others.

Moira’s Abilities

Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Skills

The abilities of the healer revolve entirely around her duality of giving and taking life. Below, we have compiled a detailed list of her powers for you:

  • Biotic Grasp (Weapon):
    • Moira’s weapons are her hands, enhanced by her genetic modification. They lay the foundation for how she operates.
      • Regeneration (Left Mouse Button): Moira heals allies in a narrow, cone-shaped area in front of her. The healing can be maintained as long as there is charge left in the healing display. The display gradually fills itself.
      • Decay (Right Mouse Button): Moira rapidly drains life from the opponent. The damage dealt significantly faster fills her healing display as it is nourished by the enemy’s life.
  • Fade (Shift): In a fraction of a second, Moira disappears and becomes completely invisible. In this brief moment, she becomes extremely fast and can change position unseen before reappearing. A mix of Reaper’s Shadow Step, Phantom Form, and Sombra’s Teleporter.
    Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Ultimate Coalescence Q
  • Biotic Orb (E): Moira fires a biotic orb that bounces off surfaces and hits targets in its vicinity for its duration and charge.
    • Regeneration (E + Left Mouse Button): If the orb is selected and fired with the left mouse button, Moira sends a healing orb on its way. This moves slowly but very far forward to heal all damaged allies within range as long as the charge lasts.
    • Decay (E + Right Mouse Button): The alternative fire mode of the orb has the same effect as the alternate fire of the main weapon. It deals damage to nearby enemies and bounces off surfaces, making it a significant threat, especially in tight spaces and corners.
  • Ultimate: Coalescence (Q): Moira merges her powers of giving and stealing life into a massive beam with extremely high range. Every ally in the beam is continuously healed while every enemy takes significant damage.
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The idea behind Moira’s set of abilities is that she can only heal as much as she deals damage to enemies. It is therefore important to find the balance in order to play as effectively as possible. In her ultimate, she should no longer have to make that choice but simply be able to pursue her work with all her might.

Moira’s Skins in Overwatch

However, the presentation of a hero wouldn’t be a presentation of a hero at Blizzard if there weren’t skins! Here, too, the designers have come up with a lot that not only matches the character but also reflects the backstory – or is simply entertaining.

Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Oasis Skin
The ministers of Oasis want to recruit Moira as their Minister of Genetics – the fitting skin she already has!
Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Glam Skin
Moira is expected to be “very soon” available – so it’s quite possible that she will be playable this year!
 
In our compilation post about Blizzcon, you will find the opening trailer for Moira and all others from the opening ceremony!
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Hearthstone: Expansion “Kobolds and Catacombs” brings 48 new single-player bosses!

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The new expansion for Hearthstone has been revealed. And the Hearthstone add-on offers a ton of new features – including 48 new bosses!

The BlizzCon 2017 is full of new revelations for all Blizzard games. Hearthstone has also revealed a huge surprise: the new expansion Kobolds and Catacombs.

Kobolds and Candles is a bit “tamer” in theme and explores the deep tunnels beneath Azeroth, where the kobolds reside. However, they have not only found stone and ore in the depths, but also ancient pirate treasures, troll resting places, and of course a lot of candles.

A fresh cinematic is also available for Kobolds and Catacombs or in German “Kobolde und Katakomben”:

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Solo dungeons offer nearly endless variety

What makes Kobolds and Catacombs special is the new dungeon for solo players. The mode is completely free and is reminiscent of dungeon runs from old games (such as Dungeons&Dragons). From a set of 48 different bosses, 8 opponents are randomly selected with increasing difficulty to be defeated.

Hearthstone Kobolds and Catacombs Treasure

Players can choose a hero. However, the starting deck only consists of 10 cards, and the hero has a measly 15 health points. After each won fight, you “level up” and receive a reward – these can be new cards for the deck, additional health points, or even powerful passive buffs.

With 48 bosses from which 8 are selected, 40 different treasures, and 9 heroes, the number of possible combinations is huge. No dungeon run is supposed to feel like the previous one.

However, you only have one attempt each time. If you lose with your deck, then the deck and progress are gone – you have to start again with a new deck at boss 1.

New cards from Kobolds and Catacombs

Some new cards have also been revealed. We have them here in a small gallery for you:

Importantly, each hero will receive a new legendary weapon with powerful properties. Not all weapons have been revealed yet, but “spell classes” will mainly have passive effects on their weapons.

An exact release date has not yet been mentioned. The expansion is only set to be released “sometime in December”.

New cards will already be introduced starting November 20th.

Have you already seen the cool new trailer for WoW? Sylvanas makes a great fighter!

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Blizzard reveals official Classic servers for WoW at Blizzcon 2017!

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The Blizzcon 2017 has a lot of news in store – but also surprises. One of them will likely please especially veterans of World of Warcraft. The crew is working on official Vanilla servers, so WoW at the state of Classic.

Surprise! No one saw that coming

Some of the news from Blizzcon was already known in advance. Others at least hinted that they were coming – but not what they would bring. That now WoW Classic is being made available is a surprise, the effect of which was evident from the screaming audience.

Since the first expansion “The Burning Crusade,” people have been constantly saying that everything was better in “Classic”. Recently, the calls for Classic servers have grown louder. Private server projects like Elysium clearly reflect the community’s desire.

Blizzcon World of Warcraft Classic Servers Brack

The Classic servers are coming! Only when is still uncertain

Blizzard has finally responded and will make the Classic option available for servers! The old days of the MMORPG classic are to be brought back to life once again. Executive Producer J. Allen Brack promises an authentic gaming experience like in Classic. However, without the launch issues from back then …

Unfortunately, it hasn’t been revealed when exactly this option will be available. Just that it “will take some time.” While this is not a classic Blizzard “soon (TM),” it still means that it is likely still in the early stages.

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What do you think? Are you excited about the Classic servers, or should Blizzard leave the past in peace? Do you think you can experience WoW once more as it was, or will it just be a nostalgia trip? Let us know in a comment!
 
WoW Classic: What to expect on a Vanilla server?
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Overwatch bekommt einen neuen Heiler: Trefft Moira!

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The opening ceremony of Blizzcon 2017 had a lot in store for Overwatch . However, what most players were probably waiting for is the new hero: Moira!

Blackwatch’s secret weapon: Moira!

Overwatch Blizzcon Moira Title

The new Overwatch hero Moira will be a support character. For some time now, the community has been loudly calling for more healers. This wish is finally being fulfilled! The healer comes with an interesting mix of damage, mobility, and healing!

As a former member of Blackwatch with a Talon past, Moira has gained powers that reveal the “mysteries of creation” and make her a living weapon. Moira plays, similar to Zenyatta, with the unity of light and shadow, which she carries in a sort of tank on her back and can switch at will.

Moira’s abilities

Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Healing Orb

With the swirling, dark essence, she can teleport short distances using a shadow step and deal damage to enemies. Particularly interesting is her shadow orb, which can bounce off surfaces. It can thus be very effective in angles and buildings.

The light allows her to heal her allies. She can either focus it on a character or distribute it to all allies via a hovering orb.

Her ultimate is a combination of these two powers. In a massive beam, she can simultaneously snuff out enemies’ lights and restore her allies’ health. She can move freely while doing so.

Blizzcon Overwatch Moira Ultimate

Moira combines mechanics from Reaper, Zenyatta, Mercy, Symmetra, and Hanzo. This makes her feel more like an all-rounder than a supporter, and Kaplan’s joking description “OPAF” (standing for: OverPowered As F***, meaning “damn overpowered”) might be more accurate than thought.

The new hero is playable at Blizzcon. It won’t be long before she is also available on the PTR and live servers.

The trailer for the new Overwatch hero Moira

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You can find the cinematic for Moira as well as all the others from Blizzcon 2017 in our collection post.
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Die neue Karte BlizzardWorld bringt Blizzard-Universen nach Overwatch!

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Blizzcon 2017 is finally live – and with it comes news for Overwatch! Game Director Jeff Kaplan introduces a fantastic new map in the new Blizzcon Arena: Blizzardworld!

BlizzardWorld – The Blizzard theme park in Overwatch!

Blizzcon Overwatch Blizzardworld Stormwind

Blizzard has given many players unique memories in many games. Memories that are special for everyone. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to relive those moments again?

In Overwatch, this will soon be possible – through an amusement park: BlizzardWorld! Since Overwatch is set in the future of our world, the opening of a park makes sense. The new map in the hero shooter will be an amusement park that unites all Blizzard universes.

Want to play a round of Hearthstone? Head to the tavern! Interested in space travel? Visit the space station from StarCraft! Hungry from the journey through the themed areas? Get refreshments at Snaxxramas! Whether Azeroth, Sanctuary, or the Koprulu Sector, BlizzardWorld allows you to visit all worlds!

Blizzcon Overwatch Blizzardworld Snaxxramas

How does the map work, and when can you play it?

BlizzardWorld will be a hybrid map. This means that the first point must be attacked and captured in order to escort a payload to the target (as already seen in Numbani or King’s Row).

If you belong to the vast majority who don’t know what a payload is – don’t worry. Even Jeff Kaplan said that you can simply rely on the friendly Zenyatta main next door, he will know what to do.

Here is the trailer for the new Overwatch map Blizzard World in German

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This structure allows for the exploration of the many angles and locations of the map. So there will be plenty of time for nostalgia, even in the fastest match!

The new map is expected to be released early next year. So pack your friends, power up your computers, and visit BlizzardWorld together in a few weeks!

You can find all the trailers from the Blizzcon in our summary.
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