Unsere Spiele fürs Wochenende – Was spielt Ihr vom 01.09. – 03.09.?

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The first weekend in September is – at least in the south of the country – rainy, damp, and gray. Therefore, it’s ideal to play some MMOs and online games! Which games sweeten your chilly, rainy days?

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Brrr, summer has quickly faded away this weekend, leaving behind damp, nasty weather with rain – at least here in the south of Germany. But well, if you can’t grill or chill at the lake, you can enjoy playing online games without a guilty conscience.

Games of the Weekend – Hunting Monsters or Humans?

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If you enjoy going on the hunt, you can look forward to two cool games this weekend. First, there is the monster-hunting game Dauntless available today, September 1st, in closed beta. In Dauntless, you can hunt various bizarre monsters with your team of four, such as the giant fish beaver or the fearsome owl bear.

On the other hand, if you prefer taking down human prey, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is the place for you. This battle royale shooter is currently more successful and in-demand than ever, with tens of thousands of enthusiastic players. Even the problem with AFK farmers is said to be less severe than assumed.

Games of the Weekend – Taming Dinos, Driving Tanks, or Wrecking the Demon World?

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If you prefer taming large animals rather than killing them, you can let loose in the survival MMO ARK: Survival Evolved. The game was in early access for a long time but is now officially released. So if you want to fight for survival and ride dinosaurs, you should take a closer look at ARK.

World of Tanks Battle

Fans of big tank battles should rejoice in World of Tanks, as Wargaming’s tank spectacle has introduced “Large Battles” with a total of 60 tanks in the current patch 9.20. However, you need an endgame tank at Tier X and a lot of skill to achieve something in this game mode.

For fans of MMORPGs, there is the long-awaited update 7.3 for World of Warcraft. In it, you can finally strike back against the Burning Legion and ravage their world Argus. Good for them!

What is the Editorial Team Playing?

We from the Mein-MMO editorial team are busy gaming again this weekend. Here are the games on our list:

  • Leya is a fan of Monster Hunter but will check out Dauntless this weekend. Paladins is also on the agenda.
  • Schuhmann has finally finished Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood and wants to relax with Dauntless for now.
  • Tom is playing The Division and FIFA this weekend.
  • Patrick is currently on vacation.
  • Robert is on the hunt for the devil in Diablo 3.
  • Benedict is heading to Argus in World of Warcraft.

I, Jürgen, am invited to a wedding all Saturday, but I should still manage to play a bit of Secret World Legends.

But enough about us, what are you playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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The Division: Special event has started – but there is a catch

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Today, a special event is running in The Division. However, there is a catch …

Massive announced a special event over the weekend. This event is not a Global Event, but a “regular” event with double rewards. There have been similar events in the past.

This special event

  • started today, September 1st, at 2 AM
  • and ends on September 5th at 9 AM.
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The special aspect of the event: If you defeat named bosses, you will receive additional rewards. Both the tough bosses in the open world and in the Dark Zone drop extra rewards.

Extra rewards, but no secret gear sets

“This is an excellent event,” one might think.

Since the end of the first Global Event, you can only obtain the new “Classified Gear” through random drops, specifically the secret gear sets. And your best chance for that is with named bosses. These can drop Classified Gear with a 3% chance. 

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However, here comes the downside: The special event does not increase this 3% chance. Massive stated that no Classified Gear is included in the extra rewards pool. In other words, you will receive more loot from this event, but no more secret sets.

In the community, an event like this is met with confusion. After all, most agents are currently seeking this Classified Gear, and since the drop chances are extremely low, the special event could have been a meaningful occurrence to bring back motivation.

Special events that increase the chance for secret gear sets could make the time between Global Events more interesting. Many agents cannot understand why Massive does not implement this.

Are you still intensifying your hunt for “Named Bosses”?

Yesterday, on August 31st, some information about update 1.8 was revealed. Thus, an innovative PvE zone, two new game modes, and fresh weapons are coming in 1.8!

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Launch of ARK Survival Evolved is rocky – Server issues

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ARK Survival Evolved has transitioned from Early Access to Full Release. However, the launch began somewhat roughly due to server overload. Players had and still have problems accessing official servers.

ARK Survival Evolved has been in Early Access for two years and now the survival MMO has transitioned to Full Release. However, the start was rocky and there were issues with the servers. Due to technical difficulties, the official servers came online later than expected.

At Wildcard, the servers undergo a process that checks the devices for security. The tool that Wildcard normally uses unexpectedly went down. As a result, the team had to perform the process manually, which led to the delay.

When the problem was resolved and the servers gradually came online, the next problem followed: the official servers were immediately overcrowded. There were too few official servers.

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Additionally, there were various server crashes. There were especially problems filtering servers, which led to crashes. Most of the crash issues should now be resolved and Wildcard continues to work on fixes.

Wildcard is bringing more servers online for PS4 & Xbox One

The Wildcard team is diligently working to provide players with more servers. This morning, Community Manager Jen reported that there are now additionally 120 Xbox servers and 128 PS4 servers available. For the PC, there are also more new servers.

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It might be that the problems were caused by the combination of the old and “legacy servers”. For the release, ARK provided new servers for the official PvP and PvE for the maps The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth and Ragnarok.

A portion of the old servers was also maintained, which became the “legacy servers”. While these servers remain, they no longer receive support from Wildcard.  However, 33% of the old servers were wiped and ended up on the kill list.

This means that a wave of new players came to the servers, but old players also found a new spot.  This quickly led to overcrowding.

For some, it surely is the better alternative to rent a server: ARK is offering servers for rent for the PS4 – Prices

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Ashes of Creation: 10 Minuten Pre-Alpha Gameplay und Zero-Alpha angekündigt

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Today begins the gaming convention PAX West and Intrepid Studios are on-site to showcase their new MMORPG Ashes of Creation.

At PAX West, visitors can check out the pre-alpha version of the MMORPG and even try it out. At the start of the convention, the developers released a new video.

In about 10 minutes, the developers explain their MMORPG Ashes of Creation, the various facets, and also show gameplay material, including battles. This is meant to provide insight into the version being presented at the gaming convention.

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Pre-Alpha Looks Fantastic

For a pre-alpha, the shown gameplay makes a fantastic impression. Many other pre-alpha games are nowhere near in such a state. This raises the hope that the developers can actually publish the MMORPG Ashes of Creation in the upcoming year.

A Christmas Gift for the Fans

Even though the new video is already very impressive, the real highlight is that Intrepid Studios have announced the Zero-Alpha for this December. Starting December 15, players who are registered for this access can get a first look at the MMO and play in an earlier version. It is important to the developers that testers provide as much feedback as possible to make further improvements and respond to the wishes of the fans.

With this, the team is giving the fans of Ashes of Creation a great Christmas gift.

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Further articles on Ashes of Creation:

Ashes of Creation: Cleric, Tank, Mage, Ranger – four classes introduced

Ashes of Creation brings excitement to battles – Quick-Time Events

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Mein-MMO fragt: Wie bereitet Ihr Euch auf den Launch eines Games vor?

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It is always a special event when a new MMO or online game is released. Everyone has different methods to prepare for such a release. What do you do when a launch is imminent?

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It’s like Christmas every time: An online game that you’ve been eagerly anticipating finally gets released. Now it’s time to indulge in all that excitement and play as much as possible. But without good preparation, the fun might quickly be dampened, for example, when food runs low, your partner is grumpy, or your house cat rolls around on the keyboard out of boredom. How can such annoyances be best avoided?

Preparing for Releases – Stocking Up on Food or Delivery Service?

Fast Food Restaurant

A major problem for hardcore gamers are basic needs like food and adequate hydration. After all, dehydration and low blood sugar can force any gamer to their knees more effectively than the hard mode raid boss.

Warlords of Dreanor Bufffood Recipe

Therefore, many players stockpile supplies before a release. Best are foods that can be quickly consumed without much effort while gaming, such as chocolate or ready-to-eat meals like microwaveable curry sausages, instant noodles, and of course, energy drinks.

Those living in well-developed regions can also order delicious dishes from a delivery service, ideally online and paid in advance via PayPal. This saves time during food delivery, as you don’t have to bother with payment and can quickly grab the delivery box from the courier’s hands and get back to gaming with minimal time loss.

Game Release – What to Do with Dog, Cat, and Partner?

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Having a partner is usually a great thing, especially if you share a hobby and play together, or if your other half lovingly serves food at your gaming spot. It’s a different story if you live with someone whose fascination for virtual adventures is minimal or non-existent.

So how can you make it clear to your partner that you will be busy for the next few hours and days? Ideally with loving cunning, for example, by suggesting to your boyfriend or girlfriend beforehand to meet up with their old friends again and “coincidentally” proposing to spend the weekend of the new MMO release together.

Cave Canem – The Dog is a Problem

Alternatively, you could treat your partner to a weekend at a wellness center or book tickets for a festival or concert of their favorite band. Just make sure not to make it too obvious that you are effectively sending your partner away to be able to game in peace.

Juergen Cat

Pets are much harder to manage. The loyal dog, in particular, needs its exercise, and Fido doesn’t really care that a raid is currently going on. If you have a cat that goes outside, at least you can send the critter outdoors for the rest of the day. Indoor cats can usually be entertained for hours with catnip and a new toy.

But enough examples, how do you behave specifically during new game releases? Do you follow the approaches described above or do you have your own methods? Let us know in the comments!

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ARK announces high-quality video series – with Game of Thrones experience

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The survival MMO ARK Survival Evolved is released and celebrates this with a high-quality series of videos. Here is the trailer.

ARK Survival Evolved is finally in stores after two years in Early Access and this is celebrated with a series of “live-action clips.” This is a series of videos with “real people.”

The teaser shows the initial situation of the computer game: A man is washed ashore on an unknown island – an alien implant is in his forearm.

In this teaser trailer, he is greeted by a woman with an assault rifle, who is riding a dinosaur.

ARK Teaser Trailer

The special thing is that ARK has teamed up with PIXOMONDO for the video series. This is a studio that worked on Game of Thrones and Furious 7. It is especially highlighted that Sven Martin is at PIXOMONDO. He is the VFX supervisor of the TV series Game of Thrones – so he is responsible for the visual effects.

Tips for starting ARK can be found here:

Beginner guides for ARK Survival Evolved – Starting help for the release

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Bless: Erstes englisches Video der neuen Version macht Fans Hoffnung

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The Korean developer studio Neowiz has released an English video for the new version of the MMORPG Bless, giving hope to fans of an international version.

After Aeria Games no longer wants to be the publisher of a “western” version of the MMORPG Bless, Neowiz is taking care of an international release of the game. Fans were somewhat skeptical, but a new video now brings hope again and shows that the international market is important to the studio.

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Weapon Durability and Item Upgrades

The video is an English version of a recently released Korean trailer that introduces the current changes and innovations in the game. It shows, for example, the durability of weapons. Weapons wear out and need to be repaired by a blacksmith.

Additionally, it is possible to dismantle items to obtain resources for crafting or upgrading other items. This upgrade is also a new feature in the current version of Bless.

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Better Skill and Crafting System

The new UI of the skill tree is also shown, which is now presented clearly. The entire skills system has been changed. You now receive skill points when you level up. The combat system has also been revised, making it feel more dynamic, and crafting offers more possibilities – including cooking, armor creation, and more. You perform crafting in the new workshop and, of course, you also need resources that you gather in the wild.

Companions Get Better

Your companions also level up and get better over time. A taming system has been introduced along with many improvements to the UI, including the chat. Items you no longer need can be sold at the marketplace, and you have many more options to customize your hero during character creation.

When the new version of Bless will be released in this country is still undecided at the moment.

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More articles about Bless:

Bless: The overhaul is progressing well – gameplay video shows improvements

Is Bless coming to PS4 and Xbox One? – Hints for a console version

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Destiny: Xur on 1.9. – Location today & Xur’s role in Destiny 2, according to leak

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Today, on September 1st, Xur comes to Destiny. Furthermore, a leak confirms: Xur, the Agent of the Nine, is also returning in Destiny 2!

Those who want to avoid massive spoilers for Destiny 2 should stay far away from the Destiny Reddit forum these days. Thanks to data mining results and the leak of a “Destiny 2” guide, a ton of information has surfaced that spoils important parts of the story, reveals Exotics, or discloses new locations.

We at Mein-MMO still need to sort through this flood of information, but we will definitely refrain from articles on the biggest spoilers, such as the story.

One of these leaks concerns Xur, the Agent of the Nine. Many Guardians have been wondering for months whether this Exotic vendor will return in Destiny 2. And according to the leak regarding the “Destiny 2” guide, the answer is: Yes, Xur will also be back as a vendor in the sequel.

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Information about Xur in Destiny 2

It seems that Xur himself will not change much: He remains a special vendor who can randomly appear in different locations.

Xur continues to sell exotic gear, but no longer accepts Strange Coins, only “Legendary Shards“. This is a new currency in Destiny 2.

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When Xur will appear in Destiny 2 is unknown. Presumably, he will, as before, come to the Guardians over the weekend and offer them his wares.

Xur in Destiny 1 – Let’s welcome him one last time

For almost three years, we have reported at Mein-MMO every Friday about Xur’s arrival. “Where is Xur? What items does he have on offer?” – we have dealt with these questions weekly.

Since next Wednesday the “Destiny 2” launch is approaching, this will be our last Xur report for Destiny 1. From next week, our weekly articles, such as the Weekly Reset and Xur, will only focus on Destiny 2.

Xur on September 1st – Location and Inventory

Xur is located in the Tower’s Hangar.

  • Xur brings the fusion rifle Plan C. – it costs 23 strange coins
  • For the Titan, there are the gloves Ruinenflügel (40 DIS/ 40 STR).
  • For the Hunter, there is Shinobus Gelöbnis  (67 DIS)
  • For the Warlock, Xur has the Läuterer-Robe (56 INT/52 DIS) available.
  • The legacy engram is for special weapons.
  • The weapon packs are Shameless with Sapas Mons and Unauthorized with Fallen Assassin.

For those who have been wondering: No, Xur does not have the Transversive Steps that the Guardians have been waiting for months. Xûr is still a jerk.

Interesting: Data miners found information about the new Trials in Destiny 2.

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Martial Arts MMO Absolver has a successful launch

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The martial arts MMO Absolver recorded considerable success at launch. According to publisher Devolver Digital, Absolver is even their biggest launch hit to date.

Absolver is a martial arts MMO that takes place in an open world. In Absolver, you take on the role of a masked aspirant, venturing into an open world to battle other players. The goal is to become one of the legendary Absolvers, a member of a mysterious elite group.

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Absolver launched on August 29 for PC and PS4. This launch was a complete success for the studio Sloclap and the indie publisher Devolver Digital.

Absolver – Most Successful Launch by Publisher Devolver Digital

For publisher Devolver Digital, the launch of Absolver is even the most successful game launch to date. Devolver Digital has already released several hits, including the whimsical top-down shooter “Hotline Miami” and the highly praised “Talos Principle.”

According to a Devolver Digital employee, Absolver represents a new milestone in both revenue and concurrent players. Over 30,000 players are said to have been online concurrently during the launch period, battling each other.

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Due to the large influx, there were reportedly even technical issues. However, the developers at Sloclap are already working on solutions.

Also interesting: What is Absolver actually?

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Super-Spoiler-GAU für Bungie – Alles zu Destiny 2 ist geleakt

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Apparently, a special issue from GameStop about Destiny 2 has leaked to the public. Now all the info is online: Exotics, NPCs, and details about the story are already available.

A “Game Guide” from the store chain GameStop has apparently leaked and thus almost all relevant information about Destiny 2 is online. A game guide is a type of “special issue” that lists information to assist players.

Since midnight, previously secret information about Destiny 2 has been circulating in the US forum Reddit. There is information about the Exotics, subclasses, the vendors that will return – and much more.

Someone has taken pictures of the game guide in a James Bond-style with a smartphone and uploaded the images to imgur.

Just in the last few days, dataminers have likely dissected the PC version and found and analyzed text passages and voicelines.

Therefore, there is already detailed information about the story and plot of Destiny 2. On Reddit, people who haven’t played Destiny 2 for even a minute are discussing the intricacies of the endgame.

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It was kept secret for so long, now everything is out

This is a remarkable turn of events because Bungie has managed to close almost all leaks in recent years and keep the information tightly sealed. The times of leaks seemed to be over, when a Japanese dataminer gained almost legendary status by being able to “look into the future.” For Destiny, everything was secure.

When gameplay from the EDZ was revealed just a week ago, only a few hours before an embargo dropped, it was already an exception, and Activision has painstakingly tried to remove the video from all its mirrors.

Now the worst-case scenario has occurred: the leak armageddon.

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How should one deal with this?

Those who are sensitive to spoilers should probably bury themselves until the release of Destiny 2. It can be assumed that media and YouTubers will exploit this “gold mine” heavily in the next few days leading up to the release.

Epic videos of the best Destiny 2 Exotics are likely already being created and rendered for hours.

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We at Mein-MMO will not publish any story spoilers and will also handle information about gameplay-related features, such as the return of certain vendors or lists of exotic items, as cautiously as possible.

However: We will also publish some articles about certain things – for instance, regarding gameplay features like the new Trials of Osiris or things that haven’t been clear yet but are very important to many. Our authors will hardly be able to resist the temptation to explore the exotic items more closely.

Guaranteed spoiler-free is our article about the story in Destiny 1:

The story of Destiny – Everything that happened before the release of Destiny 2

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Destiny 2: Trials of the Nine – Dataminers Reveal the Future of Trials

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What will happen to the Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2? Dataminers show: The Trials of the Nine are coming.

Update: You can find all the information about the Trials of the Nine here.

Spoiler Warning! Read on at your own risk!

Dataminers have dug deep into the game files of the Destiny 2 beta on PC and have found tons of audio files whose content significantly exceeds the scope of the beta. Some of these audio files provide explicit clues about the new mode Trials of the Nine.

The Trials of Osiris become the Trials of the Nine

The Trials of Osiris were the pinnacle of the Crucible in Destiny 1. Only those who managed to fill a ticket with 9 wins without a loss were entitled to a trip to the Lighthouse – a social space on Mercury specially set up for the best of the best.

The Trials of Osiris were the toughest PvP content in Destiny 1. Those who succeeded could score great loot at the Lighthouse.

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Xûr, Agent of the Nine and biggest troll since the Cryptarch

Why the Trials are being renamed and what role the Nine are playing is unknown. The Nine are a mysterious group considered the rulers of the Jovians, the worlds beyond the asteroid belt. They are seen as the firstborn Awoken. So far, we have only interacted with one agent of the Nine – Xûr, who sells us exotic gear every week in Destiny 1.

Audio files reveal details about game modes of the Trials of the Nine

The audio files have revealed two essential things:

  • The battles will now be commented on by a woman with a creepy voice, informing players about the use of super abilities and which subclasses they have.
  • Terms like Sunbreaker, Nightstalker, and Stormcaller are mentioned, another indication that the TTK subclasses are returning.

Additionally, the use of the terms “defuse” and “it’s armed” are interesting. These terms hint at the Countdown mode, a new mode that was already tested in the beta.

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The new playable mode Countdown in Destiny 2

The statement “your side is out of lives” suggests the Survival mode, which can also be played for the first time in Destiny 2. However, it could also mean a complete team wipe during the Countdown mode.

Also interesting is the announcement “objective captured”, which does not point to either of the two modes, but could indicate the return of the extension from the Trials of Osiris, where a capture point on the map had to be taken to decide the match.

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Three Guardians in the gear of the Trials of Osiris

What does this mean concretely? One mode? Two modes? Changing modes? We will only find out when the Trials actually return. Also, it is unclear whose mysterious female voice it is.

Additionally, it is still unknown how matchmaking or the structure of the tickets (if there will even be any) will change.

Note: These are not official information. They come from data mining.

What is officially known, however, is the start time of the Trials in Destiny 2: On September 15 at 7:00 PM German time, it begins!

What do you think, how will Bungie surprise us with the Trials? Let us know in the comments!

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Overwatch: Who needs Junkertown? – Everyone wants the Queen!

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The community of Overwatch is calling for a new character – so far, it has only been a voice on a map. Everyone wants the “Queen”.

Currently, the next update is being tested on the PTR of Overwatch. It mainly includes some changes to Mercy and D.Va, but also the new map “Junkertown”.

Junkertown is located in the Australia of the future and is a city inhabited by tinkerers and scrap dealers, the “Junkers”. However, the new payload map leaves many fans cold. They find what happens on the map or rather, which voice can be heard there, much more exciting.

Junkertown is ruled by the mysterious “Queen”, who can also be heard in numerous voicelines on the map. She also voices the official preview video for the map.

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Within the map, there is even a small poster showing the Queen – but that’s already the only official source regarding reliable image material.

The community is already going crazy for the character and knows no bounds. Although there are no more than words and a single image, hundreds of artworks around “Queen” are already being created.

Queen already has cosplay fans

Even cosplayers have already started to develop their interpretation of the character.

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Fanarts are already springing up with demands like “Queen of Junkertown, please judge me!” or similar phrases.

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Will Blizzard ever make the Queen a standalone character or is there already a plan for that? Given the overwhelming reaction from the fans, it is likely now at least on the long-term plan.

What do you think about the Queen of Junkertown? Should she quickly become a new, standalone character? Or do you want another hero?

The report system is, by the way, “a joke” – you can even see that currently at Blizzard.

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Destiny 2: When does the raid start, when do the trials start? – All dates!

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In Destiny 2, the release dates for the raid and the trials are known. Here are all the important dates.

Bungie released this week’s “This Week at Bungie”. This is the last letter to the community before the console release of Destiny 2 on September 6.

After thanking all PC beta testers, community manager Cozmo stated that they learned a lot and will continue to fine-tune things, naming the important dates that Guardians should mark in their calendars.

Start and Time – Raid Launch, Trials Launch of Destiny 2

Many of you will want to be there right at the launch of the raid and the trials. Bungie knows this, which is why they are already announcing the exact dates for when these endgame activities will start:

  • The Raid: September 13 at 7 PM (Wednesday)
  • The Trials: September 15 at 7 PM (Friday)

You have about a week to play through the story missions and prepare for the raid and the trials if you want to be there at launch. Other endgame activities, such as the nightfall strike, will be immediately available. These do not have their own start date.

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Regarding the raid, Bungie emphasizes: They will only tell you the “when” – the who, what, where, and how you will have to find out for yourself. Some info about the raid has already come to light in recent days, which you can read in the link.

When does Destiny 2 start? When can I start?

Bungie has now definitively and officially confirmed that there will be a rolling midnight launch for Destiny 2. This means that when it is midnight for us, you can start:

  • Start Time Destiny 2: September 6 at 12:01 AM – From then on, you can play Destiny 2.
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With the specific start time for Destiny 2, we have already dealt with this here.

Guided Games are slowly starting

A new feature of Destiny 2 is the Guided Games. This allows solo players to connect with clans to tackle endgame activities together.

However, Bungie expects that there will be too many solo players and too few guide clans at launch. Therefore, these Guided Games will start slowly.

  • Shortly after the first weekly reset on September 12 at 7 PM** there will be a “beta phase” for Guided Games (for the nightfall strike). About 30%-50% of all players will have access to the search, depending on how large the clan participation is.
  • Starting September 26 at 7 PM, there should be 100% access to the search for the raid and the nightfall strike.

During the “Guided Games Beta,” all clans can lead solo players as soon as they have mastered the nightfall strike once.

Note: All times in this article are in German time.

Interesting: Destiny 2: Guided Games – matchmaking like a dating app

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WoW: What Blizzard is hiding – the secret changes of 7.3

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The World of Warcraft Patch 7.3 has changed more than what was mentioned in the patch notes. We have some new features that Blizzard has kept quiet about.

Although the official patch notes for Patch 7.3 Shadows of Argus, the latest update for World of Warcraft, were quite lengthy, not all details made it into the list. As with almost every major patch, there are numerous changes that were not discussed by the developers. Either because they are insignificant, to avoid exploiting a previous exploit, or simply because they were forgotten.

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Please note that this list is logically not exhaustive.

  • The drop chance for the hidden artifact weapon skins has been drastically increased.
  • Those who want to replay the campaign at the Broken Shore can now do so much faster. The individual quest steps have been simplified and the necessary mission objectives reduced by between 33% and 50%. Now you only need to defeat the Sentinax 50 times or
  • Immerseus in The Siege of Orgrimmar can now be defeated much more easily solo. Purifying and destroying the various drops deals significantly more damage to him.
  • The loot from timewalking dungeons now starts at item level 880. In the Black Temple, loot with item level 930 even drops!
  • Nethershard can now be exchanged with War Mage Kath’leen (Broken Shore) for new items that grant followers experience points or directly equipment of item level 880.
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  • The old epic armor tokens are no longer available for Nethershard.
  • The priest spell Levitate now allows players to jump while levitating.
  • The Infernal Beasts of the warlocks are significantly more fiery than before.
  • Many toys in the collection that previously had a reputation requirement for use can now also be used by twinks who do not have the corresponding reputation (such as the Soul Salvation Crystal).
  • The face tentacles of the Draenei (beards) now clip into their bodies and no longer rest on their shoulders. Literally unplayable.

Did you find any other details that changed with Patch 7.3 and were not discussed beforehand?

You can find all other information about Patch 7.3 in our extensive overview.

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Over 1,000,000 sales – the success of Fortnite even surprises Epic!

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Fortnite is a huge success for the developer Epic Games, something that hardly anyone in the studio expected. The quirky co-op shooter could even become the studio’s most successful game to date.

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Fortnite is still in Early Access and costs quite a bit of money. Nevertheless, the fun co-op building shooter with its cute comic graphics is selling like hotcakes. This enormous success surprises even the developers at Epic Games.

Fortnite – Over a million copies sold

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When Fortnite launched a few weeks ago in Early Access, no one at developer Epic Games expected a big success. But then sales continued to rise, and by now, the colorful online shooter has sold over a million copies – and this is for a paid Early Access game that is supposed to become free-to-play later!

In comparison: The other hit from Epic Games – the original Gears of War – sold less than four million copies in its entire lifetime. Since Fortnite has achieved so many sales in such a short time and even before the actual free-to-play release in 2018, it could become Epic’s most successful game by the end of 2017.

Fortnite – Developers did not expect this rush

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Since the launch of Fortnite went extremely well, the developers were not prepared for the large influx of players. According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, a multiple of the expected players came to the servers at launch. Therefore, the developers initially had a hard time keeping the servers running under this load.

By now, it seems that Epic Games has managed to tame the huge influx of players. Additionally, this week a large Fortnite update with the new hardcore survival mode has been rolled out on the servers.

Also interesting: Fortnite in the test – Great co-op fun, but also a lot of grind

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Destiny 2: For the Puppies! Here is the live-action trailer before release

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In Destiny 2, the live-action trailer has been released before the launch. It states that it is time to protect puppies from psychopathic space rhinos – or something like that.

Yesterday, there was already a teaser: “Reload, guys.” Something was supposed to be presented tonight, Wednesday, about Destiny. Some thought: “This could be an update for Destiny 1” – After all, a leak was circulating, but it turned out to be something else: a live-action trailer.

The one for Destiny 2 is the third live-action trailer in Destiny’s history. The first was for the release, and the second was before “The Taken King.”

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A live-action trailer does not rely on in-game graphics but on “real people” – traditionally accompanied by a song from the band “Led Zeppelin” in the first Destiny. For Destiny 2, however, they rely on the Beastie Boys with “Sabotage.”

In principle, these trailers are “let’s be as badass as possible and make it really explosive.”

In the trailer for Destiny 2, Cayde-6 appears and gives a lecture to three young, presumably freshly awakened Guardians about what they have lost. Everything they liked about Earth is gone: mustard, binge-watching The Walking Dead, and ramen shops (in German, döner stalls) – all gone. Even the innocent puppies had to suffer. And what is left is now also what this psychopathic space rhino Ghaul wants to destroy.

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The official live-action trailer for Destiny 2 in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRN72S-XthY

After the rather humorous speech, the trailer switches to the usual “As badass as possible” mode. We see super abilities and the really powerful weapons being used against the space rhinos and their dogs.

By the way: There are again regional differences in the trailers. The “ramen shop” is turned back into a döner stall in German. Because there were complaints last time about it not being “German” enough, they even included a curry sausage and a white sausage – even with pictures in the trailers. Other languages have different images shown there.

What do you say? The expectations for live-action trailers in Destiny are high: Does Destiny 2 hold up with its trailer, or did you find the old ones better?

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Everything about the release of Destiny 2 and when it really starts, you can read here:

Destiny 2: Start time – What time is the official launch?

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The Division: Update 1.8 bringt innovatives PvE-Gebiet – und mehr Waffen!

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The West Side Pier of The Division 1.8 is innovative! The enemies have a completely new spawn behavior and there are vast areas.

The State of the Game just aired on August 31. In it, the developers from Massive and Red Storm presented some innovations and changes of The Division Update 1.8. The Update 1.8 was revealed last night with a trailer.

We summarize the most important information from the livestream.

West Side Pier brings a new spawn behavior for enemies

During the stream, the developers presented some locations from the West Side Pier. This area is new in Update 1.8 and consists of two zones that expand the map in the northwest.

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In this new area, there is an additional social space, similar to the Terminal. It’s called “Camp Clinton.” There you can prepare for future adventures. Here there are new missions, vendors, and crafting and improvement stations.

The West Side Pier is an open-world PvE zone. However, it is supposed to differ significantly from the rest of the open world. It is more dynamic and creates a new player experience every time you enter, they say.

These are the facts about the West Side Pier:

  • There is a new spawn behavior for enemies. They do not just stand around on the street and are not in the same place every time. Instead, they spawn randomly, they appear unexpectedly. In places where you can currently stay safely, many enemies may lie in wait next time.
  • Some background processes calculate where, when, and how many enemies can spawn. This is supposed to increase replayability. Every visit to the West Side Pier will be “new.”
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    The enemy factions spawn in mixed groups, because in 1.8 all factions unite against the agents. This can create “nasty” synergies, for example, when LMB enemies rush at you together with Cleaners.
  • There are more challenges than ever before. Every few minutes you will receive challenges in the West Side Pier, such as “Kill x enemies with pistols.” If you master these, you will receive rewards.
  • These rewards include Division Tech. This will become important again with 1.8. There were also “West Side Pier” containers in the picture, but the developers did not elaborate on them.
  • During the stream, some notable locations were shown, such as the ship, a car wash, a park, or a nightclub:
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  • In total, the West Side Pier is quite spacious. You’re not just running down streets.

More information about Update 1.8 from the stream:

  • The Resistance mode is a horde mode. It is suitable for casuals and hardcore players and has high replayability.
  • The Skirmish mode is intense. It is a PvP mode, where you run less and shoot more.
  • 1.8 does not introduce a new raid.
  • There will be balance adjustments. The hip-fire will be revised. For example, the crosshair will be completely missing.
  • The weapon balance will be adjusted. As well as weapon bonuses.
  • There will finally be new weapons again. Fresh exotic weapons have been promised.
  • 1.8 introduces a new rogue system. This will be introduced in more detail later. It should be more rewarding to become rogue and hunt rogues.
  • Before the release, there will be a PTS phase again. No date has been set yet. Update 1.8 will be released in fall 2017.
  • Further information about Update 1.8 will follow in the future.
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What is there to say about The Division 1.7?

Information about the current state of The Division:

  • Massive is investigating the RPM glitch. This is considered an exploit. Anyone who uses it will be banned. A fix is in the works.
  • The masks that have not yet been received, will come this week or early next week.
  • Before Update 1.8, there will be a client patch that fixes some issues.
  • The masks will now be tied to “Global Event” rewards. They will no longer be available through leaderboards.
  • The next global event will start one or two weeks later than planned. A date is still pending.
  • Next weekend there will be a special event where named bosses drop double loot. However, this double loot does not increase the chance for secret gear sets.

Interesting: The Division 1.8: Resistance update improves old content – finally!

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GTA Online – Bug allows crazy races with transformer vehicles

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In GTA Online, a bug currently allows what are called “Transformer Races.” In these, your vehicles are transformed into a random different vehicle at certain checkpoints.

GTA Online delivered quite a bit of new content in the latest update “Smugglers Run”:

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However, what was not meant to be part of the update are the “Transformer Races.”

GTA Online – Transformer Races – Originally planned for fall

The Transformer Races are a game mode where you race in a regular race. However, at certain checkpoints, it suddenly goes “Poof” and your vehicle transforms into another vehicle.

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This leads to absurd situations and drastically altered gameplay when your sleek sports car suddenly becomes a cumbersome SUV or a sputtering scooter.

The Transformer Races have already been teased by developer Rockstar. The release was supposed to take place in fall 2017. However, a bug in the code of Smuggler’s Run has revealed the gameplay mechanics of the Transformer Races already in the game.

GTA Online – DIY Transformer Races

Creative players have discovered that they can create Transformer Races in the Stunt Races editor with primary and secondary checkpoints. The secondary checkpoint is always a transformer checkpoint, where you can even set which vehicles are included in the random selection. So you can let your imagination run wild and include all kinds of cars and motorcycles in the list.

YouTuber Broughy1322 has summarized the whole procedure in a video. We have included the clip here for you. Enjoy!

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Whether Rockstar will fix the bug with a hotfix soon or leave the Transformer Races in the game is not yet known.

Also interesting: GTA Online was actually supposed to be shut down in 2016, but is still alive

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Battlefield 1 – Release date “Name of the Tsar” – The Russians are coming!

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The online shooter Battlefield 1 will soon receive the long-awaited DLC “In the Name of the Tsar”. It features Russians, new weapons, vehicles, maps, and another game mode.

When Battlefield 1 was first announced, the selection of playable armies caused controversy. The developers had omitted the armies of France and Russia. Both nations were significantly involved in the course of the war, and a large part of the battles took place on their terrain.

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The French were already introduced with the DLC They shall not Pass. The Russians will soon follow with In the Name of the Tsar.

Battlefield 1 – Maps, game modes, and female soldiers

The DLC “In the Name of the Tsar” offers a whole range of cool features that enhance your experience in Battlefield 1. The features of the DLC include, among other things:

  • The army of Russia with the new Hussar cavalry class, which fights on horseback with a lance
  • Female soldiers
  • 11 new rifles, various grenades and melee weapons, as well as vehicles, including a gigantic bomber as a Behemoth unit
  • A new game mode “Supply Drop”. In this mode, you must find dropped supplies and secure them away from your enemies.
  • The new maps “Lupkow Pass”, “Albion”, “Galicia”, “Brusilov Keep”, “Tsaritsyn”, “Volga River”
  • Two new operations called “Brussilow Offensive” and “Red Flood”
  • HDR support for an even more intense gaming experience

In the Name of Tsar now has a concrete release date for Battlefield. The DLC will be released on September 19, 2017. Those who own a Season Pass will receive the new content two weeks earlier, on September 5, 2017.

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“In the Name of the Tsar” costs €14.99 as a standalone DLC. If you have a Season Pass (currently available for €30), the Russian DLC is not only available earlier but also at no additional cost, as it is included in the pass.

Also interesting: Battlefield 1 – Is the World War shooter still worth it?

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Destiny 2 auf PS4 bekommt HDR kurz nach Launch!

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Good news for players of the PS4 version of Destiny 2. Bungie plans to deliver HDR support shortly after launch.

Recently, many smaller videos from Bungie have surfaced, trying to make Destiny 2 appealing to us. The launch of Destiny 2 is now just around the corner, and everyone should know, what to expect in Destiny 2.

An interesting detail has now been discovered in a trailer.

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The recently released trailer “What is Destiny 2 for a game” shows that PS4 players can expect the implementation of HDR – High Dynamic Range – “shortly” after the launch of Destiny 2. Interestingly, the mention of HDR only appears in the English video – the German version lacks the reference.

High Dynamic Range is a feature that can present games with high contrast. The colors appear more detailed. Players with newer televisions can look forward to this.

Destiny 2 on PC already delivers HDR and 4K in the beta, provided you have the sufficiently powerful hardware to display such details.

When the feature will be available for Xbox One (X) is unclear. There is no information from Bungie on this. They will only talk about Xbox One X when it has been released.

What “soon” means in the case of the Playstation 4 is up for speculation. However, since the indication is already appearing now, it can be expected that a corresponding patch is indeed planned shortly after the launch – otherwise, Bungie would be more cautious with such statements.

Do you think that console players on Microsoft consoles will have to wait a long time for this feature? Let us know in the comments!

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