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Trainers have now noticed that the music is still playing in the evenings in Pokémon GO, even though the event is no longer active.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!

WoW Arthas Menethil Artwork Lichking

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?

Warframe Lotus

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!

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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.

destiny mentor

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.

Pokémon GO Angry

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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MP7

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!
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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.

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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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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!

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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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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!

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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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WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone: Alle Trailer der Blizzcon 2017!

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We present you the most important trailers and cinematics from the opening ceremony of Blizzcon 2017. There are videos about the new heroes of Heroes of the Storm, the expansion for WoW and Hearthstone. Additionally, a new champ for Overwatch and another map.

Starting off was Heroes of the Storm. Here come the “Double Dragons” with Hanzo and Alexstrasza.

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Hearthstone will receive its next expansion in December: “Kobolds & Catacombs” is basically “Dungeons and Dragons” in the style of Blizzard. As a special feature, each of the 9 classes will receive a legendary weapon. Additionally, a new single-player mode is expected to provide excitement.

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Overwatch has three impressive trailers. This is how the new heroine Moira and the new map BlizzardWorld are introduced. A cinematic illuminates Reinhardt’s backstory.

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In World of Warcraft, Blizzard announced “Classic Servers”. However, this will take some time. The next expansion is called “Battle for Azeroth”, where a showcase trailer and the intro cinematic are already presented.

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WoW: New expansion “Battle for Azeroth” revealed with cinematic

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At BlizzCon 2017, the latest expansion of World of Warcraft was revealed. We have all the information about “Battle for Azeroth”.

BlizzCon 2017 is in full swing and the Opening Ceremony has just concluded. During this event, Blizzard announced the next expansion of World of Warcraft titled “Battle for Azeroth”.

The new WoW addon focuses on “Horde versus Alliance” in the main story

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The name suggests a battle against an epic foe, but it turns out quite differently. At its core, “Battle for Azeroth” revolves entirely around the conflicts between the Horde and the Alliance. But there are also new continents. While the Horde allies with the trolls of the island Zandalar, the Alliance seeks help from the seafaring nation Kul Tiras. Both island regions will each be a new continent!

The latest expansion has plenty of what the speculations had predicted before.

  • The new level cap will be 120.
  • There will be “contested” zones that can be controlled by either the Horde or the Alliance.
  • New raids, dungeons
  • New races: 3 species will join each the Horde and the Alliance

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And as if that weren’t enough, Blizzard has also released the intro cinematic for “Battle for Azeroth”.

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The trailer shows a gigantic battle for Lordaeron – or rather for Undercity. Sylvanas Windrunner and all the races of the Horde are once again in direct war with the Alliance. Under the leadership of Anduin Wrynn and Genn Greymane, Undercity is besieged. You can see how this battle unfolds in this cinematic!

Further information about World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth will follow throughout the night. We will report as soon as there are new details!

The World of Warcraft Intro Cinematic for Battle for Azeroth in German in the trailer

Here is the trailer in German:

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Do you want to experience the reveals yourself? Then check out the schedule for BlizzCon 2017 for that evening!

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Test Guardians of Ember Free2play over the weekend

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The action MMO Guardians of Ember is a hack and slash game like Diablo with elements of an MMORPG. If you want to take a closer look at the game without paying, you can do so over the weekend.

Guardians of Ember is an MMO that plays like a hack and slash action RPG like Diablo. You choose a hero from four races and six classes and fight through a fantasy world. MMO features include other players in towns, housing, PvP, and dynamic events.

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Since September 2017, Guardians of Ember has been available on Steam and in German. However, the reviews have been rather “mixed” so far. But perhaps the action MMO will still appeal to some players who haven’t tried it yet.

Until now, Guardians of Ember on Steam cost at least 14.99 euros, but there will be a Free2Play trial and discounts this coming weekend.

Test the action MMO for free on Steam

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From November 2nd to November 5th, you can play Guardians of Ember for free on Steam. Just download it and play until the Free2Play period is over. If you like the game, you can buy it for 50 percent off in the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions. This offer is only valid until November 6th!

Your progress from the Free2Play period will remain with you if you end up buying the game. So you won’t lose anything.

New content and Act 6 still in 2017

If you are already playing Guardians of Ember or have been tempted, you can look forward to new content. The developers will soon introduce the “Endless Tower mode” Cathedral Abyss. Additionally, Act 6 is also supposed to be released in 2017.

You can download Guardians of Ember for free here

How does Guardians of Ember play? Find out here in our review!

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Destiny 2: Trials of the Nine return – Map and game mode on 3rd November.

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In Destiny 2, Trials of the Nine start today, on 3rd November. Which map will be played, what is the game mode?

Due to a curious emote glitch that allowed players to walk through walls, the Trials were canceled for the last two weeks. This issue has been resolved with the yesterday’s update 1.0.6, so nothing stands in the way of the Trials of the Nine today.

The Trials return on 3rd November not only on PS4 and Xbox One – they will also take place for the first time on PC. If you haven’t had any experience with Trials of the Nine yet or want to refresh your knowledge, you can study our Trials guide here.

If the Trials do not appear in your navigator, it could be due to these access requirements. You must first:

  • Complete the story campaign
  • Master the “Call to Arms” milestone at least once
  • Have at least Power Level 260
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Due to daylight saving time, the Trials start today, on 3rd November, at 6 PM. They end on 7th November at 10 AM. The map being played is Javelin-4. The game mode is Survival.

What are the Trials of the Nine in Survival mode?

This time, you will fight in the Trials in “Survival” mode. It is a round-based PvP mode.

You compete in teams of four against each other, with all four players per team sharing a specific number of lives. If a Guardian in your team is defeated, it costs you one life. If you defeat an opposing Guardian, it costs the opponent one life. The defeated Guardian will respawn automatically after a few seconds. Reviving teammates is not possible.

Once all lives are used up, you cannot respawn. If the team that has no lives left is completely defeated, a round is over. Win multiple rounds to decide the match.

After each match, you will receive “Trials of the Nine” tokens, which you can exchange for Trials engrams with the vendor. Additionally, you will receive extra rewards starting from 3, 5, and 7 wins. If you achieve a flawless run (7 wins without a loss), you can claim an extra reward. If you have 3 losses on your ticket, you must start over.

There is no matchmaking for the Trials of the Nine. You must assemble your team of 4 players yourself. Additionally, it is a “locked-loadout playlist.” This means you cannot change your weapons and armor until you leave the playlist.

You can view all information about the Trials of the Nine here.

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