The Silence of the Dinos – It has been suspiciously quiet at ARK since the launch

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Since ARK Survival Evolved went into full release, it has been unusually quiet around the survival MMO. There have been no major announcements or small statements. The release date of the expansion Aberration is also still pending.

For 2 years, the developers of ARK have been praised for their closeness to the fans and their open communication. Hardly a day went by in the last two years without a tweet from the developers, without a post in the forum, a new video, an interview, or any other sign of life.

Silence at ARK Survival Evolved

But currently, there is silence, although there is so much to discuss. Fans have noticed this too. Redditor Ranthos created a post titled “What’s with all the silence?”. Translated: What is the reason for all the quiet?

In his post, Rahthos describes the situation:

  • There have been minor patches without patch notes or announcements from the developers.
  • This past week has been one of the worst in ARK’s history regarding severe bugs and server issues like crashes. It has been pure chaos with little communication from the developers.
  • There has been no word about the Aberration expansion, although it was announced for October.
  • Rahthos feels that it has been quiet around ARK lately and has heard little from Wildcard.

Later, an official ARK account commented on the updates without patch notes, explaining that these were meant to address server crashes. The ARK official did not address the other points, the silence, or the stillness regarding the expansion.

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No official statements on ARK’s release sales yet

There’s a lot to discuss: On August 29, 2017, ARK Survival went into full release. Normally, “big titles” like ARK Survival Evolved spread the first success reports shortly after release.

There is no trace of any report on how many units of ARK were sold after the launch. The studio Wildcard hoped for a significant increase in players with the full release.

With the launch, ARK hit retail. Wildcard aimed to reach half of the players who still buy in stores. A target audience was to be addressed that wants nothing to do with digital sales.

Did ARK Survival Evolved have its biggest successes already in Early Access? ARK – A hit on PC in 2015 and a hit on PlayStation in January 2017
 
No official reports on how ARK has been doing since the launch are to be found. Wildcard reports neither negative nor positive.
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Bugs and poor performance are still an issue after launch

There was no information at launch – what is the current state of the game?

The release start of ARK was rather bumpy and brought some server problems. The official servers were quickly overcrowded. Wildcard is gradually solving these problems by providing more servers.

However, anyone browsing the communities on Twitter, Reddit, or the official ARK forum will find a lot of complaints about lags, bugs, and poor performance.

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There are reports of issues such as crashes, severe lags, or losing a character.

The latest patch notes for PC, PS4, and Xbox One indicate that Wildcard is working on eliminating bugs. However, resolving the bugs is only advancing slowly, and new ones keep appearing. The performance is still largely poor, especially on consoles.

This has become unacceptable for some, as ARK is now also being offered at the full price of a new game title. 

However, there has been no official statement from Wildcard regarding these complaints since the launch. 

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Where is the release date for Aberration? Expansion was announced for October

Not only are there no reports on the launch and current state of ARK Survival Evolved, but also no information on how it will continue.

Studio Wildcard promised that a lot of new content would be released after the launch of ARK. Among other things, the new expansion Aberration was announced. A DLC that takes players into a creepy underworld with monsters. Wildcard announced this for October 2017.

So far, Wildcard has not released a release date for Aberration, although we are already well into October.

ARK Aberration

It would be quite normal for Wildcard to postpone the release of an expansion like Aberration. The last expansion, Ragnarok, was also postponed several times.

Normally, Wildcard keeps its players informed when new content is delayed. Regarding Aberration, Wildcard is silent about a release date and does not respond to inquiries from the community.

The calm before the storm, shock paralysis, or well-deserved vacation?

For a title the size of ARK Survival Evolved, this silence is unusual.

  • The positive interpretation: The developers have been under pressure for two years and are now using the post-release phase to relax. The studio has entered a sort of “post-release” vacation phase.
  • The negative interpretation: The full launch went wrong, and they are in crisis mode to solve the problems or come up with something new.
  • But perhaps it is also the calm before the storm. Whether there is still a storm coming and what it could bring remains to be seen.
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C3PO in Shroud of the Avatar? Halloween-Event soll Geld in die Kassen spülen

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Halloween is approaching! This will be an important event for the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar, as the new decorations are expected to generate significant revenue.

The housing system and the social component of Shroud of the Avatar are key elements of the game. The developers generate revenue from both to continue funding the game’s development. Halloween comes at just the right time, as it provides a great opportunity to introduce new costumes for Halloween parties as well as plenty of spooky decorations for player houses.

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C3PO as Investor-exclusive Decoration

In Shroud of the Avatar, mechanical devices play a significant role, as the world is not a purely fantasy realm, but incorporates some steampunk elements. This includes, for example, robots.

With a new golden robot, known as an Automaton, you can decorate your house for Halloween, but only if you participated in the SeedInvest campaign, as the figure is intended to show other players that you have invested not just in the game, but also in the company. This Automaton closely resembles C3PO from Star Wars.

Celebrate Halloween in the Game

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In the SotA add-on store, you will find many more Halloween-themed decoration items that you can purchase even if you are not an investor in the SeedInvest campaign. This includes a headless horseman statue for $75, a spooky pumpkin head for $10, and a decorative scythe for $20.

Anyone who wants to further support the developers can participate in the monthly telethon on October 12, which also significantly contributes to the funding of the game.

The MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar is set to release next year. A release date is expected to be announced by the end of this year. Currently, optimization work is still being done on quests, game areas, and fundamental game systems. Furthermore, the developers are already considering the upcoming Episode 2, which will tell a new story on a new continent.

The development of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar is not progressing to the satisfaction of all parties involved. Many backers continue to express disappointment that the game is straying further from the version presented during the Kickstarter campaign.

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Blizzard is working on another Overwatch game!

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Blizzard casually reveals what new game they are currently working on. Overwatch fans should be quite excited!

Blizzard always has a surprise in store. Just before BlizzCon 2017, they secretly let slip what the game developers have been working on in the background.

A new job listing has revealed that another game in the Overwatch universe is in development.

Although “in development” might be a bit premature. The job listing is for Blizzard’s “Incubation” department – that is the area where new game ideas are primarily conceived and designed. The development of the game is still not far advanced here.

Overwatch Heroes Survey

The job listing is looking for a talented student who wants to be a part of Blizzard for the duration of an internship and create assets (textures, objects, etc.) based on concept art to bring the game world to life.

Among the required talents, it is stated that the student must have “knowledge and understanding of the Overwatch universe” – so the penny has probably dropped.

What is the new Overwatch game?

There are no concrete hints yet about what the new Overwatch title could be. However, speculation suggests that Blizzard is looking to expand into the mobile market, as they currently only have Hearthstone on offer. This would also align with earlier announcements that they are keeping an eye on the mobile market.

Overall, it is believed that Blizzard is working on three or more games:

  • on a “first-person action game” in the Diablo universe/or on another Diablo game
  • on a mobile MMO strategy game (there were thoughts it could be related to Warcraft)
  • and probably on another game (which would then run under the Overwatch brand)
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What exactly is behind these rumors, we might hear at BlizzCon in a few weeks. However, it is more likely that at least a year will pass before the announcement – as Blizzard likes to take their time with their games.

This also fits with the fact that Blizzard has repeatedly pulled important developers from other games in recent months to work on a new internal project.

Ultimately, some fans also assume that Blizzard is intentionally directing speculation with the Overwatch remark in a false direction, but that is already venturing far into conspiracy theories.

What kind of new Overwatch game would you hope for? A single-player title for PC and console? A mobile game with quick action sequences for the ride on the tram? Or something completely different?

Have you seen the clan idea for Overwatch? Fans want something like that!

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The super-rich pays 21 billion silver in Black Desert for this mount

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In Black Desert Online an auction took place where the super-rare mount “Nightmare of Arduanatt” was auctioned for over 21 billion silver in the Korean luxury auction house. The buyer even considers this high price relatively cheap!

In Black Desert Online, a major auction for a special mount took place in the infamous luxury auction house. The “Nightmare of Arduanatt” is a jet-black Pegasus mount that was highly sought after by many players. This noble steed is not available through breeding or loot, but ONLY in the luxury auction house. There, the super-rich of Black Desert bid against each other for special items that cannot be found elsewhere.

Therefore, prices soared to dizzying heights.

Black Flying Steed was still a bargain!

Black Desert Pegasus

The auction for the black Pegasus ran from September 29 to October 9, 2017. The mount started at a proud price of 5 billion silver. However, it didn’t stay that way for long, as by the last auction day, the price climbed to 16 billion silver.

This remained the case for some time, but in the last minute, the bids came flooding in: First it was 18 billion, then 19, 20, and just before the end 21 billion silver! Thus, the steed went to the player “Meobu”, who still considered the bid cheap. After all, he had grinded a huge amount of silver and would have gone up to 30 billion.

Thus, the luxury auction house once again lived up to its reputation as a money sink (a mechanism to remove money from the game and thus prevent inflation).

Curiously, the black Pegasus mount doesn’t offer anything special compared to the regular Arduanatt mount. The only difference is the jet-black color, which perfectly matches the dark attire of Meobu’s hero.

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The luxury auction house currently exists only in Korea and has only been open for a few weeks. Maybe one day it will open its doors in the EU/US version of Black Desert.

The black mount goes perfectly with the Kamasylvia region, which was newly added to Black Desert Online. Find out here how to farm there optimally and maybe one day you can even auction such a mount yourself.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Beta – 5 cool videos that make you want more

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The open beta of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has been extended. So you still have some time to join in. And as some clips from the testing phase show, the game looks pretty cool.

Ignoring the criticism of the loot boxes, the beta of Star Wars Battlefront 2 is well received by testers. If you haven’t joined yet, you can still get in, as the beta has been extended until October 11. Is it worth it for you? Just check out some clips from the game and decide for yourself.

1. Darth Vader goes all out

In the first clip we want to present to you, the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader, shows what he’s capable of. He clears out his enemies with his powers!

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2. Vehicles with a lot of power

In Star Wars Battlefront 2, you use a variety of vehicles that not only allow you to move faster but also give you higher firepower, as this video of the AT-RT, the All-Terrain Recon Transport, shows:

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3. The attack on Takodana

You can watch how the mission on the map Takodana plays out in this video. The attack on the castle to search for an important artifact is especially spectacular:

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4. Find the Easter Eggs

On the maps of the beta, you can also discover plenty of Easter Eggs and references to the movies. In this clip, you can see some of these hidden things:

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5. Funny moments in Battlefront 2

Want a laugh? This funny clip shows you that not everything goes smoothly during the battles in the Star Wars universe:

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Are you also active in the beta of Star Wars Battlefront 2? What have you experienced so far? Share your funniest, most exciting, and impressive moments with us.

There is currently a heated discussion around the loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront 2. Is it a Pay2Win?

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Fortnite: Battle Royale is unstoppable – Already over 500,000 players at the same time!

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Fortnite has hit a nerve with its PvP mode Battle Royale. The fun and colorful mayhem, together with the engaging PvE mode, leads to impressive numbers. Over 500,000 players are playing Fortnite simultaneously. However, the anti-cheat software is unjustly banning players.

Fortnite in PvE mode was already an unexpectedly huge success, which even the developer Epic Games could not predict. And the recently introduced Battle Royale mode, inspired by PUBG, is now also bringing significant player numbers! Epic Games must have been quite surprised when the latest numbers of concurrent players were revealed.

Over half a million players, Fortnite closes the gap to PUBG

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According to the latest numbers, 525,000 players were playing Fortnite simultaneously. The big player in the genre, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), meanwhile has a staggering 1.96 million concurrent gamers. Nevertheless, the success of Fortnite is remarkable, as it is visited daily by up to 3.7 million people.

The great success of Fortnite has already led to unpleasant disputes with the PUBG company Bluehole, which interestingly is a business partner of Epic. PUBG is using the Unreal Engine 4 developed by Epic.

One reason for the great success of Fortnite is its free availability on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

PUBG is currently playable on PC and may only be coming to Xbox One. The release is still set for the end of 2017. Until then, console fans would rather play Fortnite.

Players unjustly banned as cheaters

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But not everything is rosy in the colorful land of Fortnite. Recently, numerous cheaters caused unrest, prompting the implementation of an anti-cheat software. However, the anti-cheat watchdog was likely too stringent and has now banned many players who were actually innocent.

The issue seems to be that the anti-cheat program found it totally unfair that one could shoot from a swing in the trailer park. Normally, this is not a problem, but the software made it one and flagged all players who sat on the swing and shot as cheaters. This then led to the bans.

The developers at Epic have identified the issue and are currently working to reinstate all those incorrectly banned players back into the game.

If you’re interested in whether Fortnite: Battle Royale is worth it, or if it’s just a lame PUBG copy, you should read our article on the topic.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 10/10 – Nightfall Strike, Flashpoint

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In Destiny 2, today, on October 10th, is the Weekly Reset. Activities such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint are being reset.

In the MMO shooter Destiny 2, things are getting turbulent again these days:

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If the “Guardian vs. Guardian” combat is not your thing and you will steer clear of the Iron Banner, you will still have fresh activities to do starting today. Because it is Weekly Reset! Let’s see what the new week brings.

Nightfall Strike on October 10th on PS4 and Xbox One

This week, the The Twisted Tower is up as Nightfall.

The modifiers:

  • Friction: Health and shield regeneration are affected. Eliminating enemies can create light sources. Collect these to restore health and recharge your super.
  • Time Loop: Kill Time: Defeat enemies to extend the mission timer.

The challenges in the Nightfall strike:

  • Complete the Nightfall with at least 5 minutes remaining.
  • Complete the Nightfall with fewer than 3 deaths.
  • The Boben is Lava: The strike team must not be hit by Protheon’s flaming ground attacks.

Flashpoint, Treasure Maps, Raid Order

The Flashpoint is on Nessus. Master public events there.

Cayde-6 has treasure maps for Nessus.

Ikora Rey has the missions Burning, Chosen, and Hope available.

The raid order is Baths, Circus, Beasts, Calus.

By the way: The winning weapon from the Dead Orbit can no longer be purchased.

Have you seen the videos from last week already? In them, Calus shows you that he is the happiest raid boss in the Destiny 2 universe!

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Destiny 2: The first Iron Banner starts – and brings a new PvP map!

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The first Iron Banner in Destiny 2 is live! What are the participation requirements, where is Lord Saladin, and what new PvP map is being introduced?

The oldest event in the Destiny universe, the Iron Banner, has officially started in Destiny 2! This PvP activity was playable during the Destiny beta in the summer of 2014. Now, it returns in revamped form to Destiny 2.

Iron Banner in October – Times and Mode

Here are the key details about the first Iron Banner in Destiny 2:

  • It has been running since October 10 at 11 AM.
  • It ends on October 17 at 11 AM.
  • The game mode is Control.

What’s new in the Iron Banner in Destiny 2?

The Iron Banner remains a monthly PvP event that runs for a week. Lord Saladin comes to the Guardians during this time to serve as the point of contact for the Iron Banner.

These are the changes compared to Destiny 1:

  • You now fight in 4-player teams against each other – a 4v4 like in all PvP modes in Destiny 2. Previously, the Iron Banner was 6v6.
  • Power level advantages are disabled.
  • There are no Iron Banner bounty quests and no ranks – only Iron Banner engrams.

To participate in the Iron Banner, you must have unlocked the Tower. This is the only participation requirement. You can then go to Lord Saladin and start matches through the Iron Banner playlist, which uses “normal” quick play matchmaking.

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We will update this article after 11 AM and reveal what to expect at the Iron Banner launch. So here’s the warning: Spoilers ahead!

A new PvP map is coming

With the launch of major events in Destiny 2, Bungie releases new PvP maps. This was the case for the Leviathan raid and the start of Trials of the Nine. With the start of the Iron Banner, a new map is coming:

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The map is called “Distant Shore” and is located on Nessus (see also the title image): According to Bungie, this map is introduced along with the Iron Banner. Once the Iron Banner is over, the map will be available in all playlists.

Rewards for the October Iron Banner

In celebration of the Iron Banner, not only is there a new map, but also a lot of new loot for you to snag:

  • You will receive Iron Banner tokens after each match. If you win, you’ll receive more. You can exchange these for rewards.
  • There are daily and seasonal milestones that measure your progress.
  • There are new Iron Banner armor pieces to obtain, forged in the forges of the Iron Lords:
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Additionally, new weapons are coming! Bungie confirmed this a few days ago. Moreover, some Iron Banner weapons have been found in the databases. We will showcase them throughout the day with images, German names, and perk descriptions in another article.

What else should I know about the Iron Banner?

  • Bungie gives the pro tip: If Lord Saladin is not in the Tower after 11 AM, you should return to orbit and try again.
  • For the Iron Banner, you don’t need pre-made teams like in the Trials of the Nine. There is normal matchmaking. If you start the activity solo, team members will be randomly assigned to you.
  • Lord Saladin is above the gunsmith. Go up the stairs to the right of Banshee-44, there you will find Lord Saladin.
  • Saladin has two milestones for you:
    • As a daily milestone, you should complete 3 Iron Banner challenges. Then you will receive a reputation package.
    • The seasonal milestone is that you should collect ten reputation packages in Season 1. Then there will be a “seasonal reward.” What’s included is unclear.
  • You will find the Iron Banner playlist in the Crucible overview. It will be displayed below the Trials of the Nine playlist.
  • In the daily challenges, you should kill 5 opponents in a single life, have a rating of over 1.0 in a match, and capture 5 zones in a match.
  • Lord Saladin is the announcer in the match.
  • It seems to be: 5 tokens for a win, 2 tokens for a loss, 2 tokens for a challenge. (But this still needs to be verified). Crucible tokens are also awarded.
  • The Iron Banner matches count towards the “Call to Arms” milestone.

Are you participating in the first Iron Banner directly?

If you want to indulge in some nostalgia: Here we look back on the Iron Banner in Destiny 1.

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The Division: PTS coming to 1.8 on PS4 and Xbox One! – Server down

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In The Division the release date for the PTS for update 1.8 on PS4 and Xbox One is known!

October 10.: The PTS have started, but there are problems with character import. Massive needs to perform maintenance on the console PTS. The servers are expected to be down for 3 hours. This means that around 1 PM, you should be able to play again.

Finally, it is happening: The public test servers for update 1.8 are starting on PS4 and Xbox One. For weeks, PC agents have been able to test the new content of this update on the PTS. Console players have only been able to watch until now.

Massive has just announced the release date:

  • On October 10 at 10 AM our time, the PTS will go live on PS4 and Xbox One. So it will start tomorrow, Tuesday.

If you want to start right at launch, you have all night to download the required game data. Because the preload begins today:

  • The preload for the PTS on PS4 and Xbox One starts on October 9 at 8 PM.
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Important information about the console PTS

The PTS for update 1.8 are not accessible to every interested player on consoles. You need access permission:

  • All console players who have already participated in the PTS for update 1.7 will automatically gain access to the PTS 1.8.
  • Anyone who registered for the PTS 1.8 and was selected will now (shortly) receive an email from Ubisoft. It will contain the activation key. However, since the number of participants is limited, not all players who registered will receive a key.

The PTS on PS4 and Xbox One will start directly with phase 2 of the PTS, which is currently live on PC. This has already received some bug fixes.

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You can read here what this PTS phase 2 of update 1.8 brought in terms of content.

If you want to give Massive feedback on the PTS, you should do so in the official Ubisoft forum.

If you need a refresher on what content update 1.8 actually brings, here are the most important new features summarized:

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Overwatch: So sähe ein cooles Clan-System aus!

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Does Overwatch need a clan system? Fans say “Yes!” and are developing a very solid concept.

Although Overwatch is a team shooter where cooperation is key and winning a battle is hardly possible without tactical unity, the game supports relatively few social features. While you can add friends to your friends list and create temporary groups, there are no real clans.

This is a shortcoming, as many players find. On Reddit, some players have now devised their own clan system and roughly presented it. The idea has found much support, and even if there is still disagreement over the details, the general concept can certainly convince.

Clan Idea for Overwatch

  • Starting at level 25, players can join clans. You can actively be in a maximum of 3 clans at the same time. Once you reach level 200, the player can create their own clan and invite up to 20 players.
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  • All clans have their own clan level without a maximum limit. When clan members win matches, they slowly fill up the clan level. A clan’s level requires much more experience than an individual account’s level. However, defeats do not grant clan XP.
  • When leveling up the clan, there is a special “clan loot box” for each active player in the clan. This special box contains only a single item from a new set of cosmetic items. These include things like “clan banners”, which are waved in the background of the victory image, or special enhancements like backgrounds for the clan page in the game or simply spray logos.
  • Once a clan has 6 or more members, you can give yourself a small clan tag that is displayed before the player’s name if desired (as in almost all other shooter games).
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While many players like the ideas, there is also some rejection. Some players feel that clans should not be rewarded with cosmetic items. Because that would “force” players into clans and undermine the original intent of clans.

What do you think of a clan system? Is it urgently needed in Overwatch? Or can the game – as it has so far – do without such features?

Have you seen the new, cool Halloween loot boxes?

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Heroes of the Storm: Junkrat hat eine Selbstmordrakete

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The next hero in Heroes of the Storm is Junkrat from Overwatch. His abilities are simply explosive!

For a few weeks now, it has been known that Junkrat is taking a step out of Overwatch and diving into the Nexus of Heroes of the Storm. In the latest “Spotlight” video, the developers show what Junkrat can do. Most of the abilities are basically taken 1:1 from Overwatch, but a few work differently.

In Heroes of the Storm, Junkrat is a ranged assassin.

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Let’s take a look at Junkrat’s abilities:

  • Junkrat’s passive ability is Blow Up and works exactly like in Overwatch. When Junkrat dies, he leaves behind some grenades in the immediate vicinity that explode after a short time, dealing high damage.
  • Grenade Launcher fires a grenade at a target location, which then bounces a few meters further in the direction of fire. When the grenades hit obstacles, they bounce off and continue rolling. The ability has 4 charges, and the cooldown of all charges ends simultaneously.
  • The Remote Mine also works like in Overwatch. Junkrat places a mine at the target location, which he can detonate by activating his passive ability (D). Enemies hit by the explosion take damage and are thrown in the corresponding cardinal direction. Junkrat is also pushed away from the mine but takes no damage. Only one mine can be active at a time.
  • The Steel Trap places a trap at the target position that is ready for use after a few seconds. If an enemy steps into the trap, they take slight damage and are immobilized for a few seconds. Only one steel trap can be active at a time.
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  • The first heroic ability is the Kamikaze Tire. Junkrat becomes immobile, and the player gains control of the tire, which moves quickly and can jump over obstacles. Upon pressing a button, the tire detonates and deals increased damage at the center of the explosion. The tire can be destroyed by enemies beforehand.
  • Junkrat’s second heroic ability is the Ride the Rocket. Junkrat activates a huge rocket over several seconds, which he then rides. While in the air, he can redefine his impact area until time runs out. Then Junkrat lands at the target, dealing damage and activating his passive ability Blow Up. Shortly after, Junkrat respawns at the base (as if he had died) and can quickly return to the battlefield with a temporary rocket mount.

Are you already excited for Junkrat? Or are you already hot for BlizzCon and potential “next” heroes?

Have you seen Valeera’s sexy vampire skin? It’s available this year for Halloween!

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Destiny 2 – Prestige-Raid wird verschoben!

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Shortly before the launch of the Prestige Raid in Destiny 2, Bungie announces a postponement via tweet. The reason is a glitch in the final boss fight.

Update: The Prestige Raid is live! In the guide, we show you how it works.

In the weekly update from Bungie, both the new Iron Banner of Destiny 2 and the Prestige Raid were announced for this week. The Prestige Raid will take place entirely at the maximum power level and will bring minor changes to the mechanics.

However, nothing will come of it today, on October 10th. Because Bungie has now indicated in a tweet that the release of the Prestige Raid will be postponed to Wednesday, October 18th, 2017, at 7 PM German time.

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The reason is an unspecified issue that Bungie needs to address. Community Manager Cozmo speaks of an exploit that allows players to bypass the challenge in encounters.

The likelihood is high that this is the glitch during the boss fight that keeps the throne room empty except for Calus himself.

Even though the glitch was found before the weekly update, Bungie has not officially commented on it – until now.

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Bungie emphasizes that it wants to crown the “World First” for the Prestige Raid again – that is, to announce the fireteam that can defeat the Prestige Raid first. It should be fair so that there are no doubts about the suitability of the world’s first Guardians who defeat Calus at power level 300.

Bungie announces something big – and no one cares. Why is that?

The reactions from the community are mixed. Many “Guardians” ignore the announcement and continue to elaborate on the “Friendgame instead of Endgame” topic. Other players see two advantages in this. On the one hand, they can fully focus on the Iron Banner this week, and on the other hand, the majority of the community wishes for a flawless gaming experience.

Do you welcome the postponement of the Prestige Raid? Will you use the time to grind the Iron Banner?

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Star Wars Battlefront 2: Beta extended – you can test longer

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Surprisingly, EA extended the testing phase of Star Wars Battlefront 2 by a few days. Make use of the remaining time!

Actually, the beta phase of EA’s Star Wars Battlefront 2 was supposed to end today, on October 9th. However, the developers have now opted for a spontaneous extension, pushing the end back by two days.

The new end date of the beta is now October 11th.

Battlefront 2 Beta End Postponed

Good news for the Battlefront fans among you. The beta now ends on October 11th at 6:00 PM, after the developers have extended the duration by two days. So if you haven’t had the chance to sneak into the game yet, you can do so in the next two days.

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If the contents of the test phase do not change unexpectedly, you can choose between the four game modes Galactic Assault, Starfighter Assault, Strike, and Arcade. The first three modes are online multiplayer modes that support up to 40 players (in Galactic). The Arcade mode is designed for one to two players and offers offline split-screen support.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be released on November 17th. Currently, a Pay2Win discussion is causing heated debates within the community.

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WoW: Warum ist Argus so unbeliebt?

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The planet Argus from World of Warcraft 7.3 is not liked by all players – at least statistics paint a bleak picture.

For about 40 days, Patch 7.3 has been active in World of Warcraft and has brought the new world Argus. The home world of the Draenei is quite lively, as the Legion has its greatest seat of power there. But can this really excite all players?

The colleagues from mmo-champion analyzed the data of 1.8 million players who were active last month and came to interesting results.

According to them, far from all players seem to be really interested in Argus in the long term. This can at least be inferred from the density of the achievements earned.

No one wants to kill demons

While around 81% have at least killed 100 demons on Argus (which roughly corresponds to the first set of quests), the curve drops off significantly thereafter. Only half of the players have eliminated more than 500 demons, and nearly 12% defeated 2,000 demons. A proud 5,000 demons on Argus were only defeated by 1.4% of the players, and this despite the cool title “the demon slayer” that is awarded for it.

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Just under half of all players have defeated at least 25 different rare enemies on Argus. The achievement for all rare enemies, which is even rewarded with a large amount of weapon appearances, has been achieved by only 4% of the players so far.

Additionally, the Netherlight Crucible doesn’t seem to weigh heavily for all players yet. So far, only nearly 60% have unlocked the Netherlight Crucible, which allows for further enhancements to artifact weapons. The same percentage of players has also only completed the story missions on Argus.

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Why Argus is not so popular among many players is difficult to determine definitively. Many players are slowly fed up with the “fel-green demon setting” and lose interest in the first zone of Argus as a result. Others have already concluded with the PvE in Legion and prefer to focus on other areas of play that bring them more enjoyment – such as PvP or role-playing.

Are you among the active players who have skipped a lot on Argus? Can’t the new planet captivate you? Or do you not understand how anyone could have skipped the Netherlight Crucible so far?

We wanted to know from you which race WoW still needs as a playable race. Here you can vote!

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TERA: Patch 61 brings a new German server – Perfect for a fresh start! – Update

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A major update from TERA brings fresh excitement. New players have the perfect opportunity to join now – new servers are available!

If you’ve always been curious about TERA because of its action-packed combat system but have had doubts about the game, now is the perfect opportunity to start or return. The Patch 61 of TERA, Power of Mechanics, set to go live on October 10, 2017, brings several innovations.

Here are new details about the process: 

  • The maintenance will begin on October 10 at 09:00 AM and is expected to be completed by 5:00 PM.
  • The group search system for dungeons and battlegrounds will be shared with existing servers.
  • Character transfers to and from the new servers will be temporarily disabled.
  • Pre-download: Patch 61.02 (size: 937 MB) can be downloaded now in the TERA launcher. However, the content of the patch will only be accessible on October 10. [Note: A pre-download is not possible on Steam.]

New server “Saleron” allows for fresh beginnings

Starting on an “old” server often makes it hard to integrate into the existing guilds and auction houses. Other players have already had months of advantage, making it feel like a constant struggle to catch up.

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It’s so much nicer to start on a fresh server! TERA is also launching 3 new servers on October 10. If you want a mostly German community, settle on the server “Saleron” and be at the forefront when the major guilds form and the power balances are adjusted.

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New dungeons with fresh rewards

Tera Dungeon Syruk

To live up to the name Power of Mechanics, two new dungeons are being introduced to the game.

  • Syruk’s Research Station features 3 new bosses and requires a starting equipment level of 431. Players will delve into eerie experiments taking place deep in an underground research station in the jungle.
  • The second dungeon, the RK-9 Hangar, requires an equipment level of 439 and also includes 3 new bosses. Here, too, there’s a slightly misguided scientist causing too much chaos with his deadly robots to be left alive.
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TERA Club (subscription) now even more attractive

TERA is basically a free-to-play game, but you can gain some advantages by subscribing. Those who decide to join the TERA Club not only receive additional items daily, such as cosmetic upgrades, potions, or materials and bonus instance visits, but also some permanent buffs. These have also been improved with Patch 61.

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In the TERA Club, there’s also a cool mount!

The number of permanent boosts increases from 2 to 4:

  • 100% more gold from quests
  • 100% more reputation points
  • Permanent complete crystal binding
  • Increase in crafting speed by 50%

Besides these major changes, TERA is also revamping many gameplay mechanics. The loot system is now clearer, the enchanting system more comprehensible, and several mechanics more user-friendly. This should benefit both veterans and newcomers.

You can find the complete, very long list of all changes in Patch 61 “Power of Mechanics” in our sources.

Will you give TERA another chance and take a first look? Or are you using the time to start fresh on the new server?

By the way, TERA is getting a mobile spin-off – TERA M is set to release in Korea later this year!

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Release date for the last DLC for Elder Scrolls Online known in 2017

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The Elder Scrolls Online will receive the new DLC Clockwork City in October – at least for PC. The release date for PS4 and Xbox One has also been set. But before the release, you can play the new ESO DLC in the prologue quest.

Clockwork City will be the final DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online from 2017. It takes you back to the mysterious Clockwork City, which the Dark Elf god-king Sotha Sil created in another dimension.

The Clockwork City was already part of the stories from Morrowind. Soon, this plot will continue, and you can already play the first prologue quest.

Clockwork City – PC release still in October, PS4 and Xbox One coming in November

The release date for the last ESO DLC 2017 is:

  • Clockwork City officially releases for PC on October 23, 2017.
  • The console versions for PS4 and Xbox One will be released on November 7.

But if you can’t wait that long, you can already play the prologue quest to the Clockwork City and prepare yourself for the new region.

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Just go to a Mage Guild of your choice and look for a “Letter from the Order of the Eye”. This will start the quest.

In Clockwork City, you can expect the following features and innovations upon release:

What is the cost of ESO: DLC Clockwork City?

Once Clockwork City is released, you can purchase it as usual in the Crown Store in-game. The DLC costs 2,000 Crowns as usual. In addition to the base version, there is the Clockwork City Collector’s Pack for 4,000 Crowns, which includes:

  • Clockwork Skeevamates as companions
  • Kagouti Mechanoids as mounts
  • 5 Crown Learning Scrolls
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Anyone with an ESO Plus subscription will have access to all DLCs, including Clockwork City, for the duration of their subscription.

It is worth joining ESO, thanks to the Morrowind chapter, it now has over 10 million registered players.

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South Park: Difficulty Adjuster with Racism Criticism Was Just a Joke

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The new RPG South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PC, Xbox One, PS4) is already politically incorrect in character creation. The skin color of the player character affects the difficulty level. In other words: The slider for skin color is the same as for the difficulty level.

Update: 9.10.: It turns out that the difficulty slider has no effect on the game. This was confirmed by Ubisoft upon inquiry from Gamesradar. It was only meant as a joke. The slider only affects the skin color of the player character, not the actual gameplay. It is purely cosmetic.

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Well, the title is already strange – one could have guessed that. In the English original, the RPG is called “The Fractured but Whole”. This can be read as “The Broken, but Still Whole” or as “the torn asshole.” With such a title, it’s no surprise that character creation has its quirks.

This became clear when an embargo lifted and video material from character creation was shown. It was probably recorded at Gamescom.

Less Money as a Black Person in South Park: The Fractured But Whole

The difficulty level is directly related to the avatar’s skin color. While light skin results in the difficulty level “easy”, a dark skin tone leads to “very difficult.”

You can see the sliders in the video here:

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Cartman’s voice comments on that in character creation: “Don’t worry. This won’t affect the battles, but everything else.”

The site Eurogamer has learned that this is not just an optical gag, but has an impact on gameplay. As a black person, meaning at a high difficulty level, you earn less money in the game and other NPCs interact differently with the avatar. The developers of the gaming site have told this.

Other details from character creation: There is an option to be “Male”, “Female” or “Other”.

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Mein-MMO says: This can be seen as a joke or a comment on social injustices. In any case, it is typical for the comic series “South Park”, which has been airing since 1997 and is slowly running out of taboos to break that provoke any reactions. Perhaps it is still different in the video game sector, which is considered rather conservative.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is set to be released on October 17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

A similar controversial path is taken by the new Far Cry:

Far Cry 5: Only Whites as Opponents? – Unrealistic, add blacks in

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Calus is the happiest guy in Destiny 2 – according to the video of the week!

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Calus is happy – and he knows it! Here are the Videos of the Week from Destiny 2.

Monday night – it’s time for the Videos of the Week! Bungie delivers three videos each week from the global community that they crown as the “Movies of the Week.” All Guardians who participated in these videos receive an exclusive emblem.

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If you want to express your creative side through a Destiny 2 video, then send your work to the developers via the Creations page. You might win this emblem:

This week’s Video of the Week comes from “Bold and Brash.” It lasts only 22 seconds and shows that Calus is a happy raid boss (If you’re happy and you know it …):

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Definitely a silly video that brought a smile to some, as can be gleaned from the video comments.

A commendable mention was given to this “aesthetic work.” In it, you can see some beautiful landscape shots set to music from the game. According to the video description, the creator wants to view video games from a different perspective and highlight their beauty:

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Lastly, here’s something for your ears: Here is a metal cover of “Be Brave” from the Destiny 2 soundtrack. This music plays in the game while you unlock the Nightstalker, Stormcaller, or Solar Subclasses.

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That’s it for the videos from Bungie. Let’s see what our community has to offer.

We received a video from CaSsiuSRoX. He shows us his first PvP montage, in which he pulls off some nice kills with the sword. Enjoy:

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If you want to show your videos to thousands of other Guardians, then send them to us! We may embed them in the “Video of the Week” article next week.

Upload your work to YouTube and then send us a private message with the link via Facebook. You can find us there under “Destiny 2 Mein MMO”. We look at everything you send us. However, we cannot guarantee that the videos will make it into the article.

In the videos from last week, there was a Shoulder Charge XXL and the true power of the Tractor Cannon!

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Ghost Recon Wildlands: PvP update comes tomorrow – 10 hours server down

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The Ghost Recon Wildlands maintenance will take place on October 10th. To prepare the servers for the Ghost War update, they will be unavailable for about 10 hours.

On Tuesday, you will have to forgo the online service of Ghost Recon Wildlands for a few hours. The reason for this is the PvP update that players have been waiting for so long. Finally, the PvP battles are officially starting.

Grab some friends and dive into the 4v4 deathmatch battles. You’ll experience GRW from a completely different perspective.

Server offline on October 10th

Update: October 10th, 8:50 AM: Due to technical difficulties, the release of Title Update 8 on PC has been postponed to Thursday, October 12th, at 1 PM. This delay also affects the release of Ghost War on PC. The developers are already working on a solution to the problem and hope to make the patch available for PC sooner.

Consoles are not affected by this issue and will receive their eighth title update as usual at the end of the maintenance on October 10th.

You can find the patch notes for Title Update 8 here

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In the forum, the “Ghost Recon Wildlands” team announced scheduled maintenance for October 10th. Starting at 9:00 AM (German time), the major maintenance work will begin. The servers will be updated to the new, free PvP update called “Ghost War”.

During the maintenance, there will also be a patch for the campaign mode of Ghost Recon Wildlands. In the afternoon, the developers plan to provide us with the corresponding patch notes so that we know what changes the update brings.

Ghost Recon Wildlands Ghost War Title

Before the maintenance is fully completed, you cannot play Ghost War. According to the plan, everything should be finished by 7:00 PM. However, possible complications could alter the schedule.

Keep in mind that the server downtime only affects online play. If you are already in a gaming session, your teammates will be replaced by AI players at the start of the maintenance. You can alternatively continue playing alone, without AI players.

Ghost what?

Ghost War is the standalone, free PvP mode in Ghost Recon Wildlands. All owners of the game can start after the maintenance and dive into the player-versus-player battles.

With the class selection, each match plays out a bit differently. Choose from tanks, supporters, and snipers the class that fits your preferred playstyle. You fight in two teams, each consisting of four players, against each other.

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In September, an open beta was already active, allowing players to get a first look at this PvP mode.

You can find a class overview and videos about Ghost War here. Will you try out the PvP mode?

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No Visa for Professionals: Curious Results of the Overwatch Contenders

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Several hours ago, the first season of the Overwatch Contenders came to an end. The champions of Europe and North America are now known. But without issues getting into the USA, the outcome might have been different.

Overwatch Contenders NA – Straight Forward!

Both the group stages and semifinals in North America were very one-sided. In the final matches, EnVyUs decisively defeated FNRGFE 3:0 and FaZe Clan won against EnVision 3:1.

This set up a final between the two favorites in the region. With a clear 4:0, EnVyUs claimed victory – winning $40,000 in prize money and the attention of talent scouts.

Overwatch COntenders Finals Results NA

Overwatch Contenders EU – Nordic Showdown!

It was much closer in Europe. Among the top 4 were three Nordic teams: Team 123, Misfits, and Team Gigantti – who eliminated the underdog 123 with a 3:0.

As the underdogs of this “Nordic Showdown”, though not unknown, Cloud9 entered the competition. However, they lost 3:2 to the favorites Misfits.

The final itself couldn’t have been closer. The mostly Swedish team Misfits lost in a very tight match 4:3 against the Finnish team Gigantti – formerly known as “Ninjas in Pyjamas” or “Rest in Pyjamas” and thus a well-known name in the scene.

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The Misfortune of the Underdogs

However, the results in Europe could have looked different. Team 123 had quite significant issues with their roster – which they had to fill with a nearly inexperienced tank. Main tank Denis “Tonic” Rulev did not receive a visa for the United States.

In his place, the team quickly signed the former tank from Immortals: David “Nomy” Ramirez. The remarkable thing is that Nomy had the same problems. In the Overwatch Winter Premiere, where he still played for Immortals, his visa was also denied.

Overwatch COntenders Finals NOmy Tank
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Especially bitter: Immortals won the tournament – without him. Shortly thereafter, the team parted ways with Nomy, who has since been playing for various teams until he was invited by Team 123 for the Contenders Finals. For him, playing in front of a large audience was “a dream come true.”

Benedict says: A general misfortune for the team that they did not win the tournament after all. With a semifinal appearance and a very happy substitute player, they were certainly the winners of the hearts. I look forward to the upcoming tournaments, especially the smaller ones where rising teams can show what they are capable of!

If you’d rather spend your time playing than watching, don’t miss our tip on Halloween loot boxes!

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