Niantic is launching an attack on the spoofers. Since Wednesday morning, many cheaters in Pokémon GO have been warned or even banned.
Some players in the Pokémon GO community gain advantages over decent players with the help of third-party software. Spoofers use apps that allow them to change their GPS location and deceive other programs – like Pokémon GO – into thinking they are located in Berlin instead of Buxtehude, for example. They often teleport to rare monsters or gyms without having to go there “in real life”.
Once again, Niantic is taking action against these fraudsters. This time apparently effectively.
New round in the fight against spoofers
Since this morning, reports of warned and banned spoofers have been increasing on Reddit. Reddit user derBirx mentions that spoofers on a Discord server are suddenly complaining about the red-black warnings appearing on their devices.
The warnings indicate that users are utilizing unauthorized third-party programs. Such reports already surfaced in March in Pokémon GO.
The special thing is that many spoofers have previously been spared from these warnings. But that seems to have changed in the last few hours. Some spoofers are said to have received not just a warning but a ban directly.
Initially, there were only reports about affected cheaters on Android devices, but now iOS users are also said to be affected by the measures. On the Discord server, a banned spoofer reports his encounter with the ban hammer:
Cautious hope in the community
Other Reddit users are receiving this information with curiosity. The joy is often great when fraudsters are banned from the game. However, people are now only cautious and do not want to celebrate just yet. Perhaps not that many players are affected after all.
It will likely take the next few days to show how many spoofers are banned and how effective this measure from Niantic is.
Some players quietly hang out in spoofer groups on social networks like Facebook or Discord to see how the feedback is there. User ShadowDash1089 does the same. He says that many GPS cheaters have been complaining about these warnings in the last few hours, although they never used IV-checkers, bots, or multi-accounts. These programs have previously been the reasons for the appearance of the warning. In previous ban waves, spoofers often escaped this.
Patch 7.3 of World of Warcraft has a release date. And there is also a nice cinematic!
The Gamescom shouldn’t be a major highlight for fans of World of Warcraft. After all, it has been confirmed that information about the next expansion is still absent.
But Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, managed to create an exciting show regardless. He listed not only the biggest features of Argus but also brought a release date for the patch!
Patch 7.3 in WoW is coming next week
Accordingly, “Shadows of Argus” will be released next week – on 30.08.2017 in Europe. In America, the patch goes live (as usual) a few hours earlier.
But that wasn’t all. Hazzikostas also promised that the latest patch will feature a whole series of spectacular in-game cinematics that will cover the story of Argus and the biggest twists of the plot. He presented the first cinematic right at the beginning – the departure from Azeroth.
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With the release of Patch 7.3, players will be summoned to the Exodar by Prophet Velen. There, the Vindicaar, a small part of the Exodar, is ready for departure. All the important characters (and especially plenty of Draenei) have gathered to take the fight to Argus.
But Illidan is also on board the ship, once again playing the edgelord of evil conscience by questioning Velen’s actions. Is it really the path of light that Velen is still following? Or is that just an excuse he has been using for millennia to remain inactive?
The conflicts between Illidan, Velen, and the Army of Light will surely be further developed in the upcoming cinematics. Alleria and Turalyon will also have their say on Argus.
Although Patch 7.3 will be released next week, the raid “Antorus, the Burning Throne” will not be unlocked at the same time. Players are still busy with the Tomb of Sargeras, and there is “plenty of story on Argus” to experience.
What do you think of the first Argus cinematic? Is the hype train already rolling? Or does Illidan’s rambling leave you cold?
The new Overwatch cinematic sheds light on Mei’s backstory. And it’s quite dark.
At the last Gamescom in 2016, Blizzard already presented a cinematic for Overwatch. At that time, it was “The Last Bastion” and showcased the backstory of the eponymous character.
Again in 2017, there is a cinematic from the Cologne Game Fair. Just moments ago, Blizzard unveiled the latest chapter “Winter Awakening”. It revolves around the arctic researcher Mei.
During a particularly strong storm, Mei’s research team decides to spend some time in cryosleep to conserve energy and wait out the storm. When Mei awakens, she quickly realizes a terrible fact: she hasn’t been asleep for just a few hours, but for 9 whole years!
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But there’s more. All the other scientists have died in their cryopods. Mei and her robot Snowfall are the last inhabitants of the research facility. With dwindling energy reserves and a still persistent storm, Mei faces difficult decisions.
Among other things, she develops her weapon in this emergency situation, which she needs to repair the transmission tower and send the collected data from 9 years. Because apparently, the world is facing another climate catastrophe that can still be averted – if the data falls into the right hands.
Cortyn says: Blizzard has an incredible talent for conveying so many emotions in just 10 minutes. I won’t hide the fact that the video brought tears to my eyes again – for several reasons. It is sad yet beautiful and as always with the Overwatch message: There is hope. Hats off, Blizzard. And now, please, more cinematics and faster!
What do you think of this new cinematic? Does Mei now stand in a different light for you? Or is she still the most annoying character in all of Overwatch?
The new patch 2.6.1 for Diablo 3 is available on the test server for a few days now. Blizzard has now made some adjustments based on player feedback.
Blizzard aims to strengthen the weaker classes and sets with the new patch so that players can experiment with as many builds as possible. The Barbarian has received extensive buffs to sets and legendary items, and the rather unpopular sets of the other classes have also been strengthened.
There is now a fresh update on the patch on the PTR, which is heavily based on feedback from testers. In addition to fixing bugs reported by players, weaker sets have been revised and changed again. We have the details for you.
Changes to Class Abilities
The Wizard’s skills have not been addressed in the new patch so far. This will change with the new update. The Rune Frost Sphere of the skill Arcane Orb has been significantly improved. Instead of 393%, the rune now deals 950% weapon damage. A massive buff.
Changes to Sets
Here Blizzard has once again made major adjustments. The “Wrath of the Wastes” set of the Barbarian has been made even stronger. Previously, you took 50% less damage as long as you used the ability Whirlwind. This buff now lasts longer, namely up to 3 seconds after using Whirlwind.
Source: Battle.net – Fan Art
Also the Akkhan set of the Crusader, which has not shone in the meta so far, will be further improved. In addition to the buff to damage, the damage reduction will be increased from 20% to now 50%.
The biggest change has been experienced by the Crusader set Thorns of the Invoker. The increase in thorn damage after using Punish or Slash has been reduced from 115% to 70%.
Note: There is currently a bug on the PTR that causes the damage to be increased by only 35%, and not by 70%.
The damage buff when equipping the complete set has, on the other hand, been significantly increased again. Now you hit the first enemy with Punish or Slash for 2,500% thorn damage instead of the previous 1,600%.
The Demon Hunter should now shine with the set Natalya’s Vengeance. After triggering the skill Vengeance, you now deal 2,500% more damage (previously 750%).
Typically, such extensive patches are adopted into productive operation only after the ongoing season. Therefore, the update 2.6.1 can be expected no earlier than November.
What do you think of the changes presented? Will the current meta change significantly? Let us know in the comments.
The new map for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is sandy and offers plenty of space and buildings to hide. Here are the first images.
During Gamescom, Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene gave players a first look at Battlegrounds’ new desert map. To be more precise: A city with lots of sand around. But don’t imagine it as a nice holiday spot, but more like a crazy ghost town in the desert.
Desert Map in PUBG
At first glance at the new map, it becomes clear: There are many places to hide. The many opposing buildings also invite to shoot from window to window. If you want, you might find a cozy spot in the sand and spread out your towel while battles break out in the city for the various buildings.
In the distance, we can see more trees matching the suburban jungle, which may suggest a river or similar water supply.
If you look further into the distance, you can see steep mountains. Can we climb up there? From there, a sniper would have a good view of the players fleeing from the deadly battles in the city. So it’s a good opportunity to enjoy your chicken dinner with a nice view.
Previous work-in-progress images show a rough overview of the map and how its layout was planned or maybe still is. Here, the mentioned river is also emerging. The image shown above is presumably a view from the north towards the south with the stadium on the right side and the slums in the foreground.
Source: Polygon
What do you think of the new map? Have you been waiting for a desert setting with many buildings? Imagine the circle of death ending right on a building where players are spread across different floors. Then good nerves are required. This map has a lot of potential for exciting fights!
The social hangout area in Call of Duty: WWII is called Headquarters. These have now been introduced in more detail via a trailer. Look forward to 1v1 matches and shooting ranges with leaderboards.
Before matches, you wait in social hubs for Call of Duty: WWII, the Headquarters. There you can work on your aim, challenge other players to duels, and unlock various military outfits. In the new video, the developers now introduce the individual features of the Headquarters.
Headquarters – Introduction
Presented as a dynamic social hub, the multiplayer Headquarters in CoD WWII are bustling with players between matches. At target dummies and special training grounds, you can improve your skills with weapons and compete against other players.
On a leaderboard, you can measure yourself against other players and prove your skills.
If you want to warm up between matches, challenge other players to a 1v1 fight. The remaining players in the social space can watch you.
The social space of COD WW II makes a good impression and looks like an interesting lobby that can help alleviate boredom between matches. The trailer introduces the Headquarters:
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In the end, it is reiterated which aspects the focus is on in the Headquarters: socializing, customizing, competing, and claiming rewards. There should be a feature for every player to pass the time, even if you are just watching others duel while eating pizza.
Although Mass Effect Andromeda fell short of expectations, Electronic Arts wants to stick with the franchise.
We have reported several times about the problems of Mass Effect Andromeda. The sci-fi role-playing game came as a successor to the legendary trilogy and failed to truly convince critics and fans. While some testers and fans liked ME: Andromeda, it was also heavily criticized and fell short of expected sales.
In an interview on the sidelines of Gamescom, there are now further details on the fate of Mass Effect.
Patrick Söderlund, the vice president of Electronic Arts, sees Mass Effect Andromeda as being judged too harshly. In his opinion, ME: Andromeda was a great game that was criticized more harshly than it deserved.
Yes, some things could have been done better, but overall, Söderlund believes: If you go out today and get Andromeda, it is worth the purchase.
If we make a Mass Effect again, it has to be relevant, fresh, exciting
Regarding the future of Mass Effect, Söderlund states: He sees no reason why a new Mass Effect should not be released. The game has such a large fan base and it is such a great universe. The franchise has done so much for Electronic Arts and BioWare.
If they do it, they want to make sure that a new Mass Effect is truly relevant and fresh. An exciting game. Ensuring that is his job and the task of BioWare.
More information about the issues of Mass Effect Andromeda can be found here:
The first 24 minutes of gameplay for Absolver are known. This is how the journey begins in the upcoming online melee combat game.
Absolver will be released on August 29 on PS4 and Xbox One. However, you do not have to wait that long to get a detailed impression of this game. The publisher DevolverDigital released a gameplay video during Gamescom 2017 that shows the first 24 minutes:
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The video is titled “Arriving in Adal.” At the beginning, you are arriving in the Adal kingdom – the area where Absolver takes place. After a short cinematic where you receive the mask, the video transitions into a tutorial.
You are a masked fighter who learns new abilities on your journey by fighting against other players in melee combat or being taught new attack combinations by mentors.
Your goal is to prove yourself worthy of becoming an Absolver – a member of an elite unit.
More information about Absolver can be found here:
There is still hope for crossplay between the PS4 and Xbox One consoles. Microsoft is talking with competitor Sony.
Playing together, even when on different platforms: that’s crossplay. Developers often say: Technically, it’s not a problem for players on PS4 and Xbox One to play together. We already have versions where this works internally, but Sony is blocking it.
Apparently, the market leader does not want its own players to be able to play with and against Xbox One gamers. The community should remain isolated. Those who want to play with their friends on PS4 should also buy a PS4.
On the sidelines of Gamescom, there was an interview with Aaron Greenberg, the marketing chief of Xbox One. In the interview, he emphasizes Microsoft’s new approach to bring players together, regardless of which platform they are on. He especially highlights Minecraft as a shining example. There, players can create content on their smartphones that they can then play on PC.
Microsoft hopes that Sony will participate in crossplay
Greenberg believes that this is a “user-friendly approach” that belongs to the future. Today, players are such that they play different games on various platforms: on PC, on consoles, and on their mobile devices, on smartphones and tablets.
To the question of whether Microsoft is still talking with Sony and wants to convince them to agree to crossplay, Green said: “Yes, absolutely. We are talking with Sony about crossplay.” We hope that Sony will be part of the approach to unite all players. So we are talking to them and hoping that they will support the initiative.
Villain and Hero – Roles are clearly defined
My MMO believes: It is as if Microsoft plays the role of the hero with noble motives, wanting to bring all gamers together. While Sony takes on the role of a villain who wants to stay isolated.
It is clear that these roles are determined by market shares. The question is whether Microsoft would really be so platform-open if they had the dominant console under contract. One can reasonably doubt that.
Nevertheless, the approach that all players can play together and share their content is indeed “player-friendly,” and one can only hope that Microsoft succeeds with the approach and that Sony will eventually relent.
In the post-apocalyptic anime MMORPG Soulworker, you must save the Earth from an invasion of otherworldly beings. The online game will be released on Steam.
The Earth is devastated. Fifteen years ago, a wormhole appeared from which otherworldly beings emerged to conquer the world. These creatures have only one goal: to subjugate the universe. Humanity stands in their way. However, they still resist, as the gods have intervened in this conflict and granted special powers to certain humans. These Soulworkers are now taking up the fight to reclaim the Earth.
Save the Earth with supernatural powers!
The Soulworkers possess superpowers because they can use their souls as weapons. However, it is not easy to effectively use these weapons against enemies, which is why every Soulworker must first undergo a long and difficult learning process. This way, they learn to master their powers and use them effectively to save humanity.
You are one of these Soulworkers and start as someone who has just begun to discover their powers. Through many quests and battles, you will become stronger and can contribute to protecting humanity.
Soulworker is set to launch into an open beta at the end of the year. A release in the West is also planned. The MMORPG will even be available on Steam. However, no exact date has been set for when we will be able to experience the adventures here.
With the next patch for World of Warcraft gear tokens will rain down. Equipping twinks will then be child’s play.
It won’t be long until the next patch for World of Warcraft arrives. With update 7.3, it goes to Argus, the homeworld of the Draenei and the headquarters of the Burning Legion. At Gamescom 2017, the patch is the big topic of WoW, which is why many interviews with the developers revolve around it. Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed that there will also be plenty of catch-up mechanics on Argus to gear up newcomers and new characters.
All twinks to 880 in no time – Account-bound tokens
These “catch-up mechanics” include the already known tokens that can be converted into equipment. These have existed since the Timeless Isle of Mists of Pandaria and have appeared in the game ever since.
The new “Abandoned” tokens create equipment with an item level of at least 910. A random upgrade is possible.
Additionally, there are “Immaculate” tokens. These are account-bound and can therefore be sent to twinks. They create equipment with an item level of at least 880.
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However, the new tokens are not for nether shards, but for a new currency on Argus: Argunite. This is available on almost every corner, for killing rare enemies, world bosses, completing world quests, and so on.
In summary, the system bears a much closer resemblance to the Timeless Isle than to the Broken Shore – even weekly quests that require taking down a certain number of rare mobs tend to point more toward the Pandaria style.
Hazzikostas himself is most excited about the story content from a player’s perspective. Anyone who liked the Suramar campaign will love Argus and the stories surrounding Alleria, Turalyon, and the origins of the Draenei.
What are you looking forward to in Argus? Are the tokens worth it for your twinks at all? Or have you long surpassed item level 880 with all your characters?
Jeff Kaplan has apologized to the entire country of Australia. The reason for this is a small spelling mistake in Overwatch (and a lot of humor).
Overwatch is a game that keeps trying to bring together the many nuances of different cultures around the world. All players are supposed to be represented through detailed locations, ways of speaking, and other subtleties. However, it is inevitable that now and then a small mistake occurs that only locals might notice.
When you pick up food from a fast-food restaurant in America, these places are usually called “Take-Out.” Apparently, Blizzard thought that this would be the case in the rest of the world as well – but that was a wrong assumption.
On Reddit, the user RagingWinston pointed out in a (not entirely serious) post that there is a small mistake on the new map Junkertown, which is set in Australia. In the middle of the map, there is a sign advertising “Take-Out.” While this is correct, nobody in Australia uses that term. There, these places are called “Take-Away.”
The user demands that “Jeff Kaplan should directly apologize to the players.” Such a mistake would make the game utterly unplayable and cause a total loss of interest in the game.
Jeff Kaplan then responded exactly as you would expect from the Overwatch lead – with a good dose of counter-humor. He replied on Reddit:
“I would like to offer a direct apology to the entire state of Australia. Please forgive us our cultural insensitivity. We will fix this mistake in a future patch (but this sign embarrassment will probably remain for a while). Also, Muselk told me that our coffees are too large. We are learning and trying…”
Those who can’t get enough of TERA will be pleased – as the game is getting a mobile spin-off called TERA M.
The developer Netmarble had already announced back in January that TERA will make the jump to mobile devices. The standalone game is called TERA M and has been in development for a while now.
Not much is known about TERA M at this point. The developers have only revealed that the game’s story takes place nearly 1,000 years before the events of the MMORPG TERA. The graphic style of the spin-off also follows the large PC model – so one can expect plenty of revealing outfits and a healthy dose of Elins.
A short teaser trailer is already available – but it only shows edited scenes from the “real” TERA along with a few promises in Korean.
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Actual gameplay is expected to be shown on September 8 at a presentation event.
The release of TERA M is scheduled for later in 2017 – at least in South Korea. The rest of the world will likely have to wait a while for a translation.
The new Update 7 for Ghost Recon Wildlands is now available for download. Among other things, the helicopter controls have been changed.
Since Wednesday afternoon, Title Update 7 has been available for Ghost Recon Wildlands. The patch, which is about 8GB in size, has fixed a few issues and made gameplay changes. While you download the update, we will show you what has changed and improved in GRW.
Title 7 Update Patch Notes
The new Update 7 from August 23, 2017, is about 8 gigabytes on PC (Uplay 7.93 GB) – console versions may vary in size. Several bugs related to missions and graphics in the game have been fixed. New options include additional color options for the ghillie suits and camouflage options for CRYE tops and pants.
Furthermore, the developers apparently took the feedback regarding helicopter controls seriously. Many players have complained recently that the new helicopter controls caused many problems – especially when landing. More about this: Backflips – Helicopters going crazy!
Update 7 is supposed to fix the landing problems of the helicopters. A summary of the patch notes can be found here:
Missions
A bug has been fixed in the mission “La Granja” that caused you to spawn on Unidad soldiers after death
A bug has been fixed in the mission “The Convoy” (Koani) that sometimes caused you to spawn in Itacua
A bug has been fixed in the mission “Marcus Jensen” that sometimes disabled the mission when the escape vehicle was destroyed
User Interface
A new setting has been added that allows players to use the new helicopter controls without an interface
A bug has been fixed that displayed the helicopter crosshair in all vehicles
Gameplay
The helicopter now has better control when flying just above the ground
A bug has been fixed that sometimes catapulted helicopters into the air during takeoff
You can now spawn purchased or reward-earned vehicles in offline mode
Audio
A bug has been fixed where submachine guns had no sounds
Graphics
Clipping issues in the character smith have been fixed
Store / Customization
Additional color options for the ghillie suits have been added
Additional camo options for CRYE tops and pants have been added
Narco Road
A bug has been fixed in the mission “Electro Air Race” that caused the mission to hang at one point
A bug has been fixed in the mission “Prophet on Wheels” that prevented you from approaching Arturo
A bug has been fixed in the mission “Truck Off and Die” that did not grant mission completion
Fallen Ghosts
A bug has been fixed where the mortar danger zone was sometimes not displayed
A bug has been fixed that did not show the distance to enemies
A bug has been fixed that did not display sync shot numbers
PC
The stuttering of the reverse camera has been fixed
The mouse control of the helicopter should now be disabled as planned after switching controls
A bug has been fixed where Toby Eye-Tracking sensitivity options were not functioning
Since yesterday, many trainers have already downloaded the APK of patch 0.71.0 before the official release and tried the update. It was noted that not everything improved.
Stutters and Lags in Pokémon GO
A new update in Pokémon GO is supposed to provide better gameplay and fewer bugs. Unfortunately, the new update 0.71.0 also brings new problems.
It is noticeable in arenas and raids. As trainers write on Reddit and Facebook, there are frequent stutters or lags in the latest Pokémon GO version during battles. While they are not strong enough to ruin entire battles, they still disrupt gameplay. Especially dodging is made more difficult.
User FuNKyShO made a video showing the performance issues in Pokémon GO:
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On Reddit, trainer tobiw4n389 writes: “I had my first raid with the new update today. It was really bad. Dodging was almost impossible. It feels like 5 FPS or less. But this only happens in raids – catching Pokémon runs smoothly.”
These stutters are not entirely new. As trainer Westvargr writes, the problems on his phone are much worse. And they existed even before the latest update. He would be happy if the game only stuttered like in the shown video.
Trainer SavoTrnr agrees. He says: “The video looks smooth compared to my raid performance.”
Bungie’s Game Director confirms that there will be no Locked Loadouts in the Raids of Destiny 2 .
Yesterday, on August 22nd, a report from pcgamesn caused a stir: The site quoted a supposed statement from Gameplay Lead Justin Truman, that the Raid in Hard Mode is said to have a Loadout Lock.
The term “Loadout Lock” refers to a mechanic that prevents players from changing weapons or armor pieces once the activity has started. Players must therefore consider how to equip their character beforehand.
Game Director Luke Smith clarified via Twitter that this is false information. Truman’s quote refers to the Nightfall strike. Smith explains: “Raids in Destiny 2 do not have Locked Loadouts.” They do not want players to have to quit and rejoin a raid if they want to change their gear.
Smith gives an example of a situation that players do not want in Destiny 2 – and possibly reveals the name of a Raid weapon: “I just got Midnight Coup, let me quit so I can equip it and then I’ll rejoin.”
This Item Lock is new in the Destiny Universe
There were and are no Locked Loadouts in Destiny 1. Here, players can change items at any time.
That there will be this new feature in some activities in Destiny 2, Luke Smith already announced in July via IGN. They want to make Destiny 2 “at its peak” a tougher game – meaning some endgame activities will be more difficult due to Locked Loadouts than in Destiny 1.
There will be activities where Guardians will have to think beforehand about which items to use. Players will have to look at their gear in advance – like a golfer with his golf clubs – and then select those items with which they want to tackle the activity.
Which activities may have Locked Loadouts is not fully known yet. Nightfall strikes can definitely have this lock according to the latest info, while raids cannot. It is possible that the Loadout Lock may also exist in some PvP modes. The future will tell.
In recent weeks, the new update “Blackout” was released for the FreeToPlay shooter “Warface”. Enough reason to pay a control visit to Crytek’s shooter. Is it worth pulling the game onto your home computer several years after its release? Our guest author Dennis took a look at the game.
Man, those were the days when I first played the Crysis series and man, was that graphics amazing. Chasing through bushes with your nanosuit and popping up behind enemies and beating them down. You have to say that developer Crytek has released some good games.
A few years ago, they announced a new game called “Warface”, which was supposed to be a true shooter and also free to play. Full of anticipation, I registered for the beta and soon could dive into the action. After 4 years, I want to introduce you to the game a bit closer, maybe the free shooting is something for you.
The Story: A World Full of Chaos
I start with the little story of the shooter. The Earth is shattered and economically at its end. Here are two factions:
On the one hand, the organization “Warface”, which you also play in the PvE part. This is an elite unit that fights against enemy terrorists.
On the other hand, there is the enemy “Blackwood”, which goes over dead bodies for its own interests and conducts terror attacks across the planet.
PvP or PvE?
The special thing about Warface is the mix of PvP and PvE. After completing the small tutorial, you have the choice of which version you would like to play.
In the PvP part, you play against other players on various maps. The modes are quite classic, with “Team Deathmatch” and “Free for All” alongside modes where you have to defuse a bomb. If you belong to a clan or team, you can also choose ranked games in which various teams compete for prizes and small rewards.
In itself, shooting at opponents is fun, but I find some maps simply too small. If you prefer larger maps, you should try the “Assault” mode. Here you have to capture several zones to advance on the map.
If you get tired of online shooting, you have the option to play the PvE part of Warface. You can choose between different difficulty levels and the missions change from day to day.
The first 3 levels are still relatively easy and can be played with randoms. The hardcore missions are best completed in a team that can coordinate. Because here, every mistake leads to failure, even the smallest one.
Finally, there are the special operations which take the longest and require the most concentration. For these missions, you need called “Access Coins”, so it should be well thought out to start a round in this mode.
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The Classes: Go on the Offensive or Sneak in the Bushes?
Warface offers you 4 classes that can be played individually and cater to every taste. These are their weapons and specialties:
Gunner: The gunner is the jack of all trades and can carry heavy assault rifles. Additionally, he has the ability to supply allied soldiers with ammunition. This is especially important in PvE missions, as ammunition can run out.
Engineer: This class is equipped with a submachine gun and can especially excel in close combat. You can also place claymores at important key positions. Furthermore, you have the ability to repair your and an ally’s armor. What I like about this class: The engineer defuses the bomb in the PvP part faster than any other soldier and is thus a welcome class.
Medic: The medic is the healer and tries to patch up allies. If a teammate should die, this class also has the option to revive the fallen player. To ensure the medic is not defenseless against the enemy, he carries a shotgun with him. This class is also an important part of every team, especially in missions.
Sniper: This class acts from a safe distance and takes out one or the other enemy. Always with her: The heavy sniper rifle. As a sniper, you should try to eliminate enemy key figures, such as grenadiers.
FreeToPlay or PayToWin?
Now to the essentials, whether Warface is fair or PayToWin. And here I can say in advance: Yes, it is fair.
For a free game, Warface offers microtransactions as well as a shop. Here you have three different currencies:
The Warface Dollars that we receive through regular gaming
as a second, the credits, which we obtain by reaching into our pockets
and third, the crowns. We collect these by successfully completing PvE missions.
In the shop, you will find a wide selection of weapons as well as armor. The good thing is: All equipment can be unlocked through the earned currency, whether Warface Dollars or crowns. With real money, you can only buy cosmetic items like smoke grenades or loot boxes. I think it’s good that everything is unlockable and you don’t have to reach for your wallet to compete in the game.
For paying customers, there are various XP boosts to level up faster, but this does not provide a gameplay advantage over others. What I don’t like as much: The revival coins that can be used for PvE missions to get back up can only be acquired with real money.
Warface Test 2017 – Is the Free2Play Shooter still worth it?
After over 150 hours of gameplay, I still enjoy Warface and I occasionally like to play another round. The PvP part is a blast with a suitable clan and teammates, and the coop mode offers a nice change.
Moreover, the missions change daily, so there’s never a dull moment. It’s important to play with suitable friends and jointly climb the ranking ladder. Another advantage: The FreeToPlay title is really free, and you can’t buy gameplay advantages.
If you are looking for a decent shooter and don’t want to spend money, I can warmly recommend Warface.
The article comes from guest author Dennis Zühlke.
In The Division, you also have a chance for secret gear sets (Classified Gear) after the global event. Here’s how to get them, and here’s the drop chance.
Since August 22, the first global event in The Division has ended. During this event, you could earn GE Credits, exchange them for outbreak containers, and thus have a high probability of obtaining secret gear set pieces.
These secret gear sets have always been known as “Classified Gear” and represent the new best armor pieces in The Division 1.7. Accordingly, they are highly sought after.
Now the global event is over, and no more GE Credits can be earned – so you can’t get secret sets anymore, right? Wrong! We’ll show you how to get them now.
Locations of the secret gear sets – Classified Gear
After a global event, the secret gear sets migrate into several loot pools. This means that from now on, you can farm the classified gear through other means. The dataminer EXEmatt has provided these locations with drop chances in the reddit forum:
Named bosses in the open world: 3%
Named bosses in the dark zone: 3%
Contamination events in the dark zone: 3%
“Final Assault” containers: 1%
Survival containers: 1%
Underground containers: 1%
Mission Performance containers: 1%
Massive already announced in the weeks leading up to Update 1.7 that you have the best chance for secret gear sets during the global events. The chances during the time between events are very low – as these numbers indicate. Completing a secret gear set this way will likely take quite a bit of time.
By the way: The secret gear sets from the first global event will now remain permanently in the loot pool. The next global event will introduce three more secret gear sets, which will also be added to the loot pool after this event.
In the reddit forum, users agree: The chances of classified gear should be higher, especially for the containers. 1% is really quite low.
My.com has announced a new update for the MMORPG Revelation Online. Uprising will be released in September and will bring, among other things, a new raid.
The developer studio NetEase aims to continuously provide the MMORPG Revelation Online with new content. Therefore, a new, extensive update called Uprising will be released in September. With this, you can level up to level 79.
A new raid
With the increase of the level cap, it is now possible for you to unlock a new raid. “Altar of the Swords” represents the first high-raid dungeon of the MMO. Here you fight your way through three versions of the dungeon, each with a higher difficulty level. In groups of five or ten players, you will face particularly powerful opponents and confront challenging boss monsters that you can only defeat with good tactics as a group.
Are you worthy to learn the sword techniques of Monethir?
The Altar of the Swords was the main battlefield during the War of the Five Wardens and now practically glows with an almost palpable aura of hatred, threatening to suffocate mortals who enter this place. According to legend, the soul of the founder of the Blademaster School – Monethir – still wanders through this cursed place. He is just waiting to pass on his sword techniques to those who prove themselves worthy.
The new assassin class is not part of the Uprising update and will find its way into the RPG in November.
The Uprising update will be released this September for the MMORPG Revelation Online.
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The ranked games in Overwatch will be revised for the next season. Seasons will now last only two months instead of three. Other changes include the control maps and the decay of the skill rating. In a video, Jeff Kaplan explains what we can expect.
For the new sixth season in Overwatch, the developers have thought of a few changes that are supposed to improve gameplay. One of the most significant changes is that the duration of the seasons has been reduced from 3 months to 2 months. Also, you will now have to play fewer ranked matches per week to prevent your skill rating from automatically decreasing.
All important changes for the 6th season in Overwatch are explained here.
Season Duration and Placement Matches
In the developer video, Jeff Kaplan explains to the Overwatch community what changes are coming to ranked matches and why these changes are being tested. First, he addresses the duration of the seasons.
A season is now supposed to last only two months instead of three. The reason for this is that especially at the beginning of a season, the games are much more competitive and players try harder. Additionally, the game is more fun at the start when you earn your placement. The shorter duration of the seasons is initially a test in which Blizzard wants to find out whether this is more enjoyable.
Although the seasons are now shorter, you should still earn “about” the same amount of competitive points per year.
Minor changes to the decay of the skill rating: Instead of seven games, you will now only have to play 5 games (at Diamond rank and higher) per week for your skill rating not to automatically decay. If you do reach the point where the rating decays, you will lose only 25 instead of 50 rating. Further changes to the skill rating decay are planned for future seasons.
Control Maps
The developers noticed that many of the matches on control maps go into overtime. Because there is currently a best of 5 system (one team must win 3 games), a match takes particularly long.
For season 6, there will therefore be a best of 3 system. The team that can win two games first will win.
Placements are supposed to work more accurately
In seasons 4 and 5, Blizzard intentionally placed you a little below the rank you actually deserved. However, this did not feel good for many players and also for Blizzard. “It felt wrong to intentionally place you lower so that you could see better progress in your skill rating.”
The placements in season 6 are now supposed to correspond more accurately to your skill rating.
More balance in matchmaking
Blizzard wants to achieve more balance in matches in Overwatch. Especially players with high skill ratings had problems because often matches occurred where the teams were unbalanced and one dominated.
With the new balance, matchmaking will take a little longer, but it will prefer the two teams for a match that have win chances of about 50%.
If this suddenly increases the duration of the matchmaking search, you don’t have to worry. Blizzard is keeping a close eye on this part of the changes and will implement adjustments if the system is not satisfactory.
