10 Reasons to Play the Team Shooter Gigantic – Sponsored Story

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 5 minutes

Gigantic is a colorful Free2Play hero shooter with MOBA elements. But why should you play the game when there are Overwatch, Paladins, and Battleborn? Here are 10 reasons that advocate for Motiga’s colorful action game.

Gigantic finally launched on Steam at the end of July after a long and turbulent development history and has since been available as a Free2Play title for everyone to play for free. But why should you even play this colorful mix of MOBA and hero shooter?

What is Gigantic and why should you play it? 10 good reasons!

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Gigantic is a hero shooter in the style of Paladins and Overwatch, but it also contains a good portion of MOBA. The goal is – like in a MOBA – to crush the enemy base. However, the “base” is a giant monster that you usually cannot attack.

For this, you need to send your own creature against the enemy monster, which only works if you gradually fill a power bar through won fights and certain summoned creatures at certain points. Once the bar is full, your monster will charge at the enemy creature and slam it down. During this time, you have a brief opportunity to deal damage to the creature. Do this often enough, and you have won.

Unlike in MOBAs like LoL or HotS, you do not have to struggle through towers and defenses first. Instead, the action starts right away, similar to Overwatch or Paladins. There are almost no boring moments in Gigantic. But what exactly are the main advantages of the game? In the following paragraphs, we will present 10 reasons for Gigantic in more detail.

Colorful graphics and beautiful animations

Gigantic has its own comic graphic style, which enhances the individual heroes even more. The comic-like representation makes the crazy characters seem even crazier, and the cool animations add to this effect. Additionally, the colorful comic graphics are timeless and will still look good in five years.

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Diverse selection of heroes

Currently, there are 20 heroes in Gigantic, and another one is expected to be added every month. The selection is already substantial. You can choose between typical shooters like the robot HK-206 or the flying Becket. However, there are also melee fighters like the brutal Margrave or Tyto the Swift. Snipers, supporters, and tanks are also available. So there is something for every taste.

Gigantic Heroes

Complex skill selection

Gigantic Skills

In the battle, you earn experience points and level up. This gives you better skills. However, your abilities can also be further divided. This brings more tactical variety to the game, and even two identical heroes might not be the same due to the different skill sets.

Fast-paced gameplay

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Gigantic is never boring for a second! Unlike in typical MOBAs, you are immediately in the thick of it, and there is constant action! There are hardly any breaks, something is always happening somewhere on the map, and only those who keep moving have a chance to win. Fans of fast-paced gameplay should be fully satisfied.

Teamwork matters

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Despite the intense action in Gigantic, the colorful hero shooter MOBA mix is a game for team players. Because if you manage to make the enemy vulnerable or your own monster is down, then the whole team must act together to kill enemy heroes. Only then can you get the most out of the situation. However, those who wander around aimlessly will ruin the victory for their team. Gigantic is therefore primarily for players who like to achieve success together.

For shooter and MOBA fans alike

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Gigantic generously borrows from the genres of MOBAs and hero shooters. Curiously, however, you do not have to enjoy both game types to have fun in Gigantic. If you only like shooters, you will find plenty of enjoyment, just as a MOBA fan would. Shooter players can best grab a ranged fighter and deal damage, while MOBA fans focus more on the tactical aspects of the game, such as placing creatures. And those who like both genres will find themselves right at home in Gigantic.

Crossplay between Xbox One and Windows 10

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Gigantic is available for Xbox One, Steam, Perfect World’s Arc platform, and Windows 10. Whether you are sitting in front of the Xbox or the PC with Windows 10, both platforms can play together. This ensures that the player pool is not unnecessarily divided, and there are always enough players to fill a match. The same applies to players who play on PC via Steam and Arc. These platforms also form a common pool.

Easy entry

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Gigantic is easy to learn. Grab a hero and jump into the action. Most abilities are intuitively unlocked in the game. If you play a hero often, you will discover even more complex characteristics, but if you just want to try something new, you can simply grab another hero and jump in without hesitation. Also cool: You can adjust your build to your playstyle and that of the group once you become more familiar. As a pro, you can even set up your character to compensate for weaknesses in the group setup.

Fair economy system

Gigantic Shop

Gigantic is a Free2Play game with a cash shop. The microtransactions offered there are by no means unfair and do not give you any advantages in battle. You only get cosmetic items like skins or boosters that speed up your progress. However, you can also earn all the shop goodies through grinding. No one has to spend money.

Masses of content in the pipeline

Many games have the problem of starting strong with content but soon having nothing left and stagnating. This fate is unlikely to befall Gigantic, as the developers have the double of what is currently in the game in the pipeline. Therefore, roughly new heroes and gameplay features come into play every month. Gigantic should not get boring anytime soon.

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Gigantic is available for free as a Free2Play game. You can find the official website here:

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Unsere Spiele fürs Wochenende – Was spielt Ihr vom 18.08. – 20.08.?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The last weekend before Gamescom 2017 is here. An ideal time to joyfully play games. But which games are on your agenda?

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Another week has passed and the weekend is tempting with plenty of free time. As always, the days off are perfect for diving into some MMOs for a few hours. For example, in Black Desert Online or the fun coop shooter Fortnite. And in WoW, a fashion show is currently taking place.

Games for the Weekend – Get Free Rewards

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In the sandbox MMO Black Desert Online there are currently tons of rewards if you just log into the game. So if you need black stones and other stuff, just take a few minutes every day to start the game.

Guild members even get more loot if they are part of at least a medium-sized guild. Also, a new world travel event is coming up. So there’s plenty to do once you’re in the game.

Games for the Weekend – Off to the Fashion Show in World of Warcraft

In Blizzard’s online role-playing game World of Warcraft, the “Trial of Style” is taking place until Monday. Here you can showcase your transmog skills and create a cool, outrageous, or sexy costume for your orc, elf, or tauren.

WoW Trial of Style Transmog Sets
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In Dalaran at the transmog master, you can participate and assemble a fitting transmog costume with up to 5 other players in 2 minutes. After that, a ceremony follows to announce the winner, and as a reward, you receive “marks of the great style check,” which you can exchange for more cosmetic items.

What is the editorial team playing?

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

I, Jürgen, will be playing a bit of Secret World Legends and Fortnite. I might also check out Foxhole if the Gamescom preparations allow it.

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

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Blade & Soul: Big Update “Origin of Darkness” comes with 2 Raids

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Blade & Soul, NCSoft’s colorful martial arts MMO, brings you a new dungeon and two new raids with the major update “Origin of Darkness”. Additionally, the story of Act 7 continues, and there are fog stones to help reduce upgrade costs.

Blade & Soul regularly receives new updates that continue the complex story. Moreover, there are always new instances each time.

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The current update “Origin of Darkness” is particularly generous with you, as you get two raids and a dungeon. Additionally, you can win fog stones that reduce your item upgrade costs.

Blade & Soul – Unveils the past of your enemies

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With “Origin of Darkness”, the story of Act 7 continues. Chapters 12 and 13 are now online, and after completing the related quests, you will learn many details about the past of well-known villains from the ongoing story of Blade & Soul. Afterwards, you can occupy yourself with the titular cult in the heroic dungeon “Stronghold of the Dark Dragons” and give them a good beating.

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If dungeons are too easy for you, dive into the new raids. There are two of them in “Origin of Darkness”. For fans of the story from the “Automaton Factory”, the plot continues in the Fortress of the Usurper. As a reward, there’s a new mech-style costume – even for cats!

The second raid takes you to the Temple of Winds, where you encounter the spirit of Asura. The spirit has been split into a fire and ice part, making things twice as hot for you. Here, there is also a set of new costumes in the “Magic-Look”.

PvP Event and Changes to Dailies

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Until September 13, 2017, you can win medals and hero chests in PvP (Duel and Tag Team mode). Additionally, you can buy fog stones with the medals to reduce your equipment upgrade costs.

Furthermore, in the future, you only need to complete 3 daily challenges, and older dungeons have been removed from the challenge rotation and replaced with newer instances.

Also interesting: Blade & Soul – Is it coming to consoles soon?

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Overwatch: Wer ist Pharahs Vater? Blizzard räumt falsche Theorien aus

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Who Pharah’s father could be has long occupied the fans of Overwatch .

When it comes to the background story of Overwatch, fans eagerly absorb every little piece of information they can gather. So far, the hero Pharah has attracted particular attention.

Overwatch Pharah Heroic

Her origins remain largely unknown. While we have known for a long time that Ana is her mother, paternity has (and is) a hotly debated topic in the community. Many fans speculated about Jack Morrison (Soldier: 76) being her father based on the storyline. Other players believed that Pharah could be the daughter of Reinhardt – the reason here was the naming of the skins. Reinhardt’s skins are named after metals and Ana’s after gems. Pharah, however, had a mix of both, which would have been the perfect reason.

In the comic “Reflections”, which came out last Christmas and especially drew attention due to Tracer’s open homosexuality, Pharah was seen with an unknown man. Most players thought that he was her husband or something similar.

Overwatch Pharah Father Comic

In an interview, Michael Chu (Lead Writer behind Overwatch) revealed that the man in the comic is Pharah’s father.

Thus, there is still no absolute certainty about who exactly Pharah’s father is, but both Reinhardt and Soldier: 76 are definitively ruled out – as both are seen in other pictures.

The most likely theory is that Pharah’s father has nothing to do with Overwatch at all, or is a character that simply has no further relevance to the storyline of the shooter universe.

Overwatch also has serious issues – like AFK players who endlessly farm XP in Lúcioball!

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Albion Online in Review: Complete Freedom or Endless Grind?

Kevin Nielsen Kevin Nielsen Reading time 7 minutes

We tested Albion Online (PC, Linux, Mac, Android). Albion Online is the new sandbox MMORPG from Sandbox Interactive GmbH from Germany. It aims to offer you complete freedom. What awaits you in the game, you will learn in our review.

At the beginning of Albion Online, you can create your own character. The editor, however, is quite simple and plain. Unfortunately, we can only customize a few aspects of our likeness: gender, skin and hair color, hairstyle, underwear, and that’s it.

Albion Online Character Editor

With nothing but underwear, the adventure begins. You may be wondering how it looks with the class selection – the answer is: there isn’t one. Albion Online does away with a typical class system. Your weapon defines who you are. You can act as a great warrior, farmer, or even a merchant. It’s up to you which path you want to take.

The Start: Build what you want to be!

At the beginning, you can play a tutorial in the form of a quest series, where you learn all the important basics of the game. This tutorial is quite well done, although there could be more information about the possible activities in PvE and PvP. In the tutorial, you choose your first weapon and your first armor that you want to build. This will turn you into a mage, hunter, or warrior.

Whether melee or ranged combat, whether tank or healer – it is solely the weapon that decides what you are. The choice of “class” is also important for merchants or gatherers since you will need to defend yourself in the open world against other players or against giants, bandits, nasty wolves, and the like.

The Heart of the Game: The Destiny Board

The most important feature of Albion Online is the so-called Destiny Board. This is your constant companion and gives you paths to follow. In principle, it is a substitute for the lack of quests in the game. The board is quite large and can overwhelm you at first with its possibilities. Those familiar with Path of Exile will find their way around quite quickly. The various paths on the Destiny Board show you what you can achieve through different activities.

Albion Online Destiny Board

It is possible to get better by collecting resources and to gather and process increasingly valuable resources. The board has levels, each bringing bonuses. You reach the individual levels by gaining fame for the respective activity, which is assigned to a specific path. In the interface of Albion Online, the current paths you are pursuing through activities are displayed on the right. In other MMOs, you would find active quests here.

It is possible to unlock everything on this Destiny Board. However, just individual paths can be relatively time-consuming and can only be completed through constant repetition. Those who do not mind grinding will have fun with the Destiny Board.

Buying or Selling – that is the question

As is common in MMOs, Albion Online also offers an auction house: the marketplace. You can find the marketplace in every city or in larger villages. Here you can sell your built weapons, armor, furniture, or buy missing parts and resources. The auction house functions similarly to the one in Guild Wars 2.

The Auction House of Albion Online

Items can be put up for bidding or sold directly. Additionally, you can set up buy orders if you want something that isn’t available or if you want to buy an item at a specific price.

The entire economy system of Albion Online is determined and influenced by the players. Therefore, it is currently impossible to assess how well it will function in the long run. Positively, even simpler materials are still needed in the higher-tier area, and the professions are interdependent.

The Gameplay of Albion Online

Albion Online is played in an isometric perspective and is controlled with the mouse. You might know this from games like Diablo.

You obtain abilities from the weapon, with which you can also choose a position between several abilities.

You often have the choice of whether you want an AoE or a single-target ability of your weapon in the bar. There are also abilities to choose from through the armor. These can generate more “aggro” or provide “more protection against magical damage” and similar effects. Additionally, you determine which role you take in the game. As a tank, you want to be able to take a lot of damage with your armor.

The Combat System in Albion Online

The combats are kept simple. There are clear damage and health indicators, so you can directly see how abilities affect each other. Abilities that the opponent uses and that you can dodge are also displayed through a type of telegraph system. Those who know WildStar will find it instantly familiar.

The Endgame: Expeditions, Dungeons, World Bosses, PvP and more

On the Destiny Board, there are paths that you can only pursue through activities in PvE or PvP. Killing creatures to be able to wear better armor is one of those paths. This can be particularly easily accomplished at the start through expeditions. The expeditions are instanced, and you can complete them alone or in a group. There is even a group tool for the group. However, the expeditions are not particularly difficult to master.

Registration for Expedition

In addition, there are dungeons referred to as Hell Gates. Large groups can challenge world bosses.

In PvP, battles in the open world await you, which are divided into specific zones. Some zones are free from PvP, while others can be captured by guilds in “guild vs. guild” battles. In the conquered zones, guilds can then build their own settlements.

However, without high-tier equipment and without a guild or a fixed group, you are destined to die. At first, it is still possible to tackle the activities in Albion Online alone, but the further you progress on the Destiny Board, the more reliant you become on a guild.

Who dies, loses everything

Death in Albion Online is particularly interesting. You have the choice to wait for a respawn time of up to three minutes in PvP or up to 30 seconds in PvE, or you can give up and die. When respawning, your equipment loses durability and must be repaired. If you get stuck in a group of enemies, it may happen that you have no choice but to die directly.

Death is not the end, but it is expensive

When you die, you are quickly revived at another location but lose everything you were carrying at that moment. Thus, you may have to run back to your corpse in your underwear, provided no other player has looted it.

Your Own Island – Housing in Albion Online

The dream of homeownership plays a large role in Albion Online. You can acquire a plot of land in every city and place a building of your choice on it. For the buildings, you can choose, for example, between a house and a forge. The problem is, however, as in real life: there is a shortage of housing. There are simply not enough plots of land. Therefore, you can bid on the plots in auctions every 30 days and purchase them with your hard-earned silver. If that seems too complicated, you can buy your own island.

A house doesn't build itself

For the purchase, you must have had the premium status in the game at least once. Only then are you entitled to buy an island. The first two upgrade levels of the island are relatively inexpensive, while the further ones become expensive.

However, the first two levels are sufficient to build buildings such as a forge, workbench, house, and so on. These buildings are not simply purchased with silver and placed; they must really be built. Each requires different materials that you must acquire. In your house, you can place furniture, which will give bonuses like higher satisfaction to your NPC workers, who, for example, work for you in the forge.

The Premium Status

Albion Online is a buy-to-play game. The cheapest package costs you around 25 euros, while the most expensive costs 100 euros. After the one-time purchase, the game can be played without further fees. Optionally, you can purchase the premium status. This is a classic subscription, and thus monthly fees apply. The downside here, however, is that the bonuses are so good that they provide a real and significant advantage in the game.

As a subscriber, you move significantly faster across the Destiny Board, generally receive more resources, and have a higher chance of better quality when crafting equipment. To avoid it becoming pay-to-win, the developer has included the possibility to finance the subscription through silver earned in the game. However, the effort for the subscription is still high.

The Premium Status of Albion Online

With your real money, you can also purchase in-game gold. You can exchange this for in-game silver, allowing you to buy what you want. Fortunately, there are specific requirements for wearing equipment, so a fresh character cannot be overly upgraded. Additionally, the exchange rate between gold and silver, like in Guild Wars 2, is constantly changing.

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Wild West Online: Gameplay-Video – Schatzsuche in einer leeren Welt

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The Western MMORPG Wild West Online aims to offer you many activities in a large world, including treasure hunting.

According to current information, Wild West Online is set to be released later this year. The magazine PC Gamer was able to see a new version of the online game – and even participated in a treasure hunt. In a video, the tester documents his experiences and shows where the game still has its issues.

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Find the treasure and bring it to safety!

The highlight of the video is the search for a treasure. This is one of the activities that await you in the game. In the towns, you will find NPCs selling treasure maps. Once you own one, the approximate location of the treasure will be marked on your world map. Now you travel there to search for the hidden chest.

Once you have found it, you will be marked as the owner of a treasure. This alerts other players that you are carrying gold, which of course attracts the attention of bandits who will ambush you to take the treasure from you.

There is still much development work to be done

So it won’t be easy to bring the gold to the bank. However, if you succeed, you will get money with which you can buy new clothes, hats, and better weapons. The video shows such a treasure hunt, which also reveals that Wild West Online is still in a very early stage of development. The world already looks very atmospheric and pretty, but it is still empty. The developers plan to incorporate wild animals and many things to discover.

Also visible are placeholder objects and missing textures. So there is still a lot to do before the MMORPG can be released as planned at the end of the year. Hopefully, many more activities will also be included that keep the adventures in the large world exciting and varied.

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My MMO asks: Gamescom 2017 – Are you joining?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Every year again, Gamescom comes to Cologne. Next week it starts and we from Mein-MMO will certainly be there. Will you come too?

On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, it starts again: Gamescom in Cologne opens its doors and once again, tens of thousands of visitors are expected to experience all kinds of information and shows on the topic of gaming in 10 halls (4 for trade visitors, 6 for private individuals). This year, the Mein-MMO editorial team will be there in full force: Leya, Jürgen, and our boss Dawid are diving into the fray.

On Tuesday at 3:30 PM and 5 PM, we will even be on the live stage of our partner site GameStar at the Gamescom Camp! We will also broadcast the slots via live stream on Mein-MMO.de. More information coming soon.

  • 3:30 PM – Mein-MMO & The Next Generation of Mobile-MMO
  • 5:30 PM – Mein-MMO & 5 MMOs that Players are Looking Forward To

In this poll, you can vote on which MMOs we should talk about on the Gamescom stage.

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Gamescom 2017 – Will You Be There?

War Thunder tank at Gamescom 2014

The question is: Will you also be there? Because even though Gamescom gets bigger every year and even more people push through the halls, this great gaming event in Cologne is still an experience that you as a gamer don’t want to miss.

After all, there is a lot to experience on site. New games are presented, there are play sessions, and even tournaments. And the cool goodies that are available at some booths are surely worth a trip to Cologne for some of you.

Gamescom – Live on Site, Stream or Not at All?

Or is Gamescom too cramped, too crowded, and too stuffy for you despite all the temptations? Are you completely boycotting the fair or are you watching live streams, for example from our stage show? And what are your personal Gamescom highlights of 2017? Is there a particular game or topic that particularly interests you? Or do you just want to be surprised by what may come to the fair?

Let us know in the comments! We will see you at Gamescom 2017 in Cologne!

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Mein-MMO.de is looking for an author for ARK Survival Evolved in the home office

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

We need reinforcement. Mein-MMO.de is looking for freelance writers to write about ARK Survival Evolved from home.

Who we are

Mein-MMO.de was founded in September 2013 and is now part of Webedia Gaming.

Currently, 9 authors write about around 70 different multiplayer online games on the site. About 160 articles are published each week. These are sometimes short news articles that inform players about patches, release dates, or maintenance. Sometimes they are complex guides, analyses, or reviews. There are also some quirky stories from the community.

We reach about 100,000 readers daily, who comment between 500 and 700 times on our articles each day. We also have various Facebook pages and manage groups related to our core games. This way, we directly reach over 80,000 gaming fans.

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What we expect

  • We are looking for a freelance author with a strong commitment to the profession and a passion for online gaming. A good writing style and the willingness to continue improving it are prerequisites.
  • Good English skills and excellent spelling in German are also important.
  • As a freelance author, you will independently or in collaboration with the editorial team choose gaming topics and write about them.
  • You will write opinion pieces, guides, news, and features about your favorite games.
  • You will learn how to input these articles into our content management system WordPress and design them for the web.
  • You will gain experience with our social media channels, analytics tools, and learn journalistic techniques.
  • Analytical thinking is required: You will write content that interests the community and learn to identify and evaluate these topics. The readers come first!

To make it clear: This is not a full-time job, but a few hours a week. We expect about 4-12 news articles or articles weekly – we are flexible. However, it is necessary that time and willingness are available. The working hours can be arranged by the author.

Either you already have experience with all aspects of this job or a great interest in acquiring them.

We do not want anyone who approaches this task only half-heartedly. The expectations of our readers and our own are too high for that.

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Are you familiar with one or more of these games?

A passion for gaming, especially for multiplayer titles, is essential. Specifically, we are currently looking for an author for the game:

  • ARK Survival Evolved

ARK has its release in a few days – we are looking for an author who can accompany the game for us long-term with guides, news, and opinion articles.

The long-term, in-depth coverage of games-as-a-service games is an important part of our work and something that sets us apart from other online gaming sites.

We do not need general fluff about ARK Survival Evolved, but articles that are filled with expertise and form a larger context about what is currently happening in the game and its community.

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What we offer

  • We offer an entry into the world of online gaming journalism. The work can be done online from home.
  • You will be part of a dynamic and highly committed team of passionate gamers and writers.
  • It is an exciting, challenging, and interesting job where no day is like the other.
  • Compensation is performance-based. Interest in traveling abroad to gaming events is also possible.

We look forward to receiving your meaningful, informal application at the email address [email protected] – Introduce yourselves and your work. Tell us how you would like to be part of Mein-MMO.de.

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No Man’s Sky ist stark aufpoliert – Hübschere Planeten erfreuen die Spieler

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Update 1.3 Atlas Rising not only introduced the teleporters and an expanded story into the game No Man’s Sky, but also enhanced the planets.

In the vast galaxy of No Man’s Sky, there are numerous planets. These have different landscapes and atmospheres as well as various life forms. With the current update 1.3 Atlas Rising, new, more beautiful worlds can now be discovered. These offer even more interesting biomes and many new effects. Some of these planets have already been discovered by players.

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More Beautiful Planets Thanks to New Biomes and Better Effects

For example, there is a planet whose atmosphere changes from day to night. Bubbles rise from the ground into the sky, taking on different colors depending on the time of day. On another planet, mysterious spheres fly through the air and yet another world features glowing roots of trees and mysterious objects made of metallic hexagonal plates.

Additionally, there is a lush green world full of life and plants. Or you reach a world where apparently a type of coral grows, but not in the sea, rather on land.

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But also the effects on the already known worlds have been revised with the update. For example, the grass. This now looks significantly better thanks to new structure and texture, which visually enhances the planets where grass grows.

The grass no longer looks so static and sharp, but lush and with a slight shimmer. This has encouraged players to start a screenshot competition to see who can find the most beautiful grass on a planet.

The Mood of the Fans is Good

Overall, the fans of No Man’s Sky are satisfied with the current state of the game. This is particularly due to the fact that the developers are constantly introducing new features and improvements and are slowly steering the game towards what many hope for: a multiplayer game. Although it is still not really possible to play together with others. However, you can already see other players (in the form of light) and interact a little with them. Many players now hope that this will be further developed, and one day a real collaboration will be possible. This motivates many to keep playing.

What do you think of the graphical updates in No Man’s Sky? Let us know in the comments.

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Die Mounts von Argus: Neue Reittiere in WoW-Patch 7.3

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 5 minutes

The release of Patch 7.3 for World of Warcraft: Legion is coming soon, bringing new content. New mounts in Argus await, which will certainly interest not only collectors.

Mounts have accompanied players in World of Warcraft since Vanilla and will likely continue to do so in the future. It is no surprise that almost every content patch contains at least one new mount. With Argus, we can expect several:

WoW mounts from the reputation factions in Patch 7.3

The new faction Army of Light offers several mounts. Once a revered reputation is achieved, you can purchase the Lightforged Warframe armor for a hefty 500,000 gold from Defender Jaelaana – a kind of holy golem.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Lightforged Warframe Mount

Through the new Paragon system, which we are already familiar with from the islands, we can earn Radiant Field Crates for reputation upon reaching revered status with the Army of Light. These can, like the old Paragon crates, also contain mounts. Here: three different, lightbound Elekks.

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A further selection of mounts can also be obtained from the second faction making its way into World of Warcraft. If we achieve revered reputation with the Argus Assault, we can purchase six different Talbuks, the Ruinstriders, for an additional 10,000 gold each from Toraan the Revered.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 RUinstriders Argus Mount
One of the six different Talbuks as seen in the wild animal guide of the PTR.

PvE: Mounts from exploration, quests, and achievements

Scattered throughout Argus are Demonic Flecked Eggs. However, it is still unknown whether these appear as rare objects that can be collected or whether they are rare drops from enemies. If you hatch them, similar to the Mysterious Egg of the Oracles from WotLK, you may get a Manaray in one of five varieties with some luck.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Manaray Manarochen Mount
One of the Manarays that can be contained in the Demonic Flecked Eggs. One of five colors can hatch with some luck.

There will also be four sequential achievements:

  • We Came Here For Two Reasons
  • To Kill Demons…
  • …And Chew Mana Buns
  • And We‘re All Out of Mana Buns

A total of 5000 non-trivial demons must be killed for the last of the achievements in Krokuun, Mac‘Aree, and the Antoran Waste. Besides the nice Duke Nukem reference, we can expect pretty rewards: …And Chew Mana Buns rewards us with the Karghuf Ruinstrider, while And We‘re All Out of Mana Buns grants us the title Demonslayer.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Beakhoof Ruinstrider Mount

A similar Talbuk, though without the protective armor and clearly much more corrupted, can be obtained as loot from Tormentor Kravos in Mac‘Aree: The Mad Chaosrunner.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Wahnsinniger Chaosläufer

Three additional mounts that belong to a new family are also dropped by other rare mobs. These demons resemble the flying mounts of demon hunters after an extensive soak in strong acid. To be obtained are:

  • The Wicked Abomination of Dog Master Kerrax in the Antoran Waste
  • The Purplish Maw of Blasenmaul in the Antoran Waste
  • The Acid Spitter of Skreeg the Devourer in Mac‘Aree
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The Purplish Maw is one of the possible colors of these mounts.

Another mount of this family, the Grinning Gallbladder, is also listed. However, only Argus is mentioned as the source for it (though not the boss, Argus the Unmaker). How exactly to obtain this variant remains unclear.

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Mounts from Antorus, the Burning Throne

The Antorus raid, which we expect to arrive with patch 7.3.5, also has some mounts for us. At the forefront stands the Bound Ur’zul, a monstrosity made up of the bodies of fallen soldiers. This rather ugly thing can be obtained from Argus, the Unmaker on mythic difficulty.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Urzul Mount
More macabre than pretty: A mount made from melted Draenei corpses.

Particularly interesting is that the second boss of the raid, the dog duo Shatug and F’harg, can both be obtained as mounts. The first, reddish variant of the demon dogs, inspired by F’harg, can be obtained directly as loot from the boss. The second, bluish variant is awarded after completing the meta achievement Glory of the Argus Raider.

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The bluish-purple variant of the shadow dog duo.

From Argus, the item Blood of the Unmaker is obtained upon completing the raid on heroic difficulty. This starts the quest Blood of a Titan, for which we simply have to hand in the blood to Khadgar to then receive the summoning crystal of the Kirin Tor. This teaches us to summon the Violet Spellwing.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Violet Spellwing
Would have been very useful when cleaning the library of Karazhan: The Violet Spellwing.

Professions, Events, and Special Items

Apart from the actual content happenings, there is also an increase for collectors. This seems to be significantly weirder this time than usual. The most unusual might well be the Darkmoon Mini Zeppelin that we can buy for 1000 tickets from the Darkmoon Faire at Lhara.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Darkmoon Minizep
Hopefully doesn’t explode…

A bit less practical, but not necessarily less strange, is the Pond Nettle. This has only fishing listed as its source so far, how exactly to obtain it is still unknown. The name may hint that it can be fished from a specific pond. If it behaves like the Abyssal Shard of Kosumoth, however, it can only be used underwater.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Pond Nettle
“Blub blubb Grrrbl blubb blllub” – One owner’s opinion about this mount during a ride.

The probably most mysterious mount that is expected to arrive with Patch 7.3 is the Lucid Nightmare. This rather simple yet pretty mount is obtained through the Challenge of the Riddle Solver. What exactly this entails is still unknown. However, the preceding riddle tasks, which were last rewarded with the Thought Worm of the Riddle Master, suggest a similar effort.

World of Warcraft PTR Patch 7 3 Lucid Nightmare

Finally, an item is worth mentioning that is not actually a mount at all. In Mac‘Aree roams a Talbuk, Baruut the Bloodthirsty. This is a “Special Encounter” and rewards us with the toy Baruut the Blitz. This toy summons a “very, VERY fast mount” and is only usable on Argus – presumably, it is an Argus variant of the spirit of Shinri from WoD.

Which of these mounts are you particularly looking forward to? Is there perhaps that one special mount that Blizzard absolutely should add? Share your comments with us!

If you are more interested in stylish outfits than stylish mounts, you can find our article on the Transmog event here.

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Destiny: Xur today – Location and inventory on 18.8.

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In Destiny, the Guardians are awaiting the arrival of Xur. Where is Xur and what items does he have for sale? Location and inventory.

Destiny 2 is coming closer: Next week the preload on Xbox One starts – shortly after it will start on PS4. Next week the services on Bungie.net and the Companion app will also be switched to Destiny 2. In less than three weeks, the new adventures will begin!

Destiny 1, on the other hand, is now slowly winding down. The PvP events – the Iron Banner and the Trials of Osiris – are already over. Now there are really hardly any reasons to log into Destiny 1 regularly.

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One person sees it differently: Xur! The Agent of the Nine continues to come to the Guardians without hesitation. Because he urgently needs the Strange Coins, which he takes from you in exchange for exotics. Let’s see what he has with him this weekend.

All info about Xur in Destiny on 18.8., 19.8. and 20.8. on PS4 and Xbox One

At 11 o’clock, Xur will come to the Guardians today. Two days later, on 20.8., he will leave again at 11 o’clock. In the meantime, he will show you his inventory and is happy to chat a bit.

Where is Xur? Location today

Xur has specific positions at the Tower and the Reef where he likes to hang out. This time he is at the Reef – at the Vestian Outpost. Nexxoss Gaming will guide you there:

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Offer and inventory of Xur – List of items

Weapon: Bad Karma – Pulse rifle for 23 coins

Weapon packages: MIDA Multi-Tool with Special Unit and Zhalo Supercell with No Toy for 30 coins and 25 Silver Dust each

Titan: The Glasshouse – Helm with 44 intellect and 42 strength

Hunter: Sealed Ahamkara Grip – Gauntlets with 40 discipline and 36 strength

Warlock: The Impossible Machines – Gauntlets with 38 intellect and 36 strength

All armor pieces cost 13 Strange Coins.

Legacy Engram: Leg armor for 29 coins

The PC beta of Destiny 2 is coming up. You can find all important dates and information here:

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Black Desert: Soon you will be able to create new skills through fusion

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Black Desert Online has a feature in Korea that allows you to combine two skills into a better skill. The new skill after the fusion will have elements from both skills and sometimes completely new effects.

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Black Desert Online provides you with a range of skills to equip your heroes. But what to do if you want the effect of one skill and the damage output of another? In Korea, this question is no longer a problem, thanks to a new fusion system that allows players in Asia to merge skills.

Black Desert Online – Combine Two Skills into One!

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The new skill fusion system from Korea is called “Rabam’s Enlightenment”. To apply it, you must be level 56 and select a skill as your primary skill. You then merge this ability with another skill, the secondary skill.

After the fusion, the primary skill is no longer present, instead, you have a new skill. This new ability contains elements from both skills, and sometimes there are even entirely new effects! So it’s worth experimenting. Additionally, older skills are upgraded to be on par with the awakening abilities.

Also interesting: Black Desert Online gets AFK leveling

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The Division: Survival-Modus für alle! – Kostenloses Wochenende startet [Server down]

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From today, you can test the Survival mode (Survivor) in The Division for a few days for free. Additionally, the servers are down.

Update: Today, on August 18th, the servers will go down from 9:30 AM for three hours. Massive needs to fix login issues. This was just announced on short notice.

Since Tuesday, the free update 1.7 is live, which is mostly well-received in the agent community, but still has a few bugs and issues.

To create more incentive for agents to check out The Division 1.7, the developers are now hosting a free weekend: The Survival mode opens its gates.

All information about the free Survival weekend

The Survival mode was released at the end of 2016 as a paid game mode. You need either the Season Pass or the Survival DLC separately. If you have never played this mode, you can test it for free starting today:

  • The free weekend starts on August 18th at 3 PM.
  • It ends on August 20th at 9 PM.
  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, and PC
  • You need the main game.
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To gain access to Survival, you only need to go to the terminal of the operations base and select the Survival session.

What can I expect in Survival?

“Survival” is a mode that is completely separate from the rest of the game. You start a session by going to the terminal at the door labeled “Survival”. Choose now whether you want to play in a group or solo and whether you prefer the PvE or PvP variant.

Along with 23 other agents, you are now in a hostile environment, fighting against enemies and the cold, against hunger and thirst. Additionally, you are infected with a deadly virus. On top of that, you have no equipment – you have to scavenge everything or craft it yourself.

Your goal: Survive, reach the Dark Zone, and search for an antidote, then shoot a flare gun and be picked up by a helicopter.

Depending on your performance, you will then be rewarded with loot containers.

Here you can find our guide to Survival:

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Vom Bauklotz zum Freizeitpark – So werden Paladins Maps entwickelt

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Maps are an important gameplay element in every shooter – Twisted alleys, high roofs, or dark corners to hide bring out strategies and excitement. This is also true for Paladins. Thomas Holt is the lead artist of the MOBA shooter and explains how he and his team create maps. What a theme park has to do with it, you can find out here. 

In a hero shooter like Paladins, the champions are in the foreground. They are the ones we play with, experience our adventures, and feel connected to. But what would these heroes be without the world they live in?

What would a shooter be without its maps? A big empty nothing – There is no one to fight for.

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Thomas Holt is the lead artist of Paladins and is responsible for the visual design of the hero shooter together with his team. He gave us a deep insight into the creation of the maps.

Maps start as a wish turned into an image

The maps in Paladins originate from a wish. The team responsible for game design always has a clear goal in mind with a new map. Usually, they want to fill a gap that Paladins currently has.

A wish could be a map that is particularly well suited for snipers. Balance can also be a major driving force to create a new map. The various champions perform differently on individual maps. A tank like Fernando becomes a nightmare in narrow hallways with his giant shield. Snipers like Kinessa appreciate lots of hiding spots.

Once the design team has found the big theme of a new map, they come to the artists with their wish. The theme can simply be expressed for the designers as something like “open spaces” or “high rooftops”.

The artists then start to give this wish a form.

Paladins Maps Frozen

The theme of the map is captured in a single image

The graphic designers and illustrators approach the maps similarly to the game designers. They also start with a global theme that becomes the core of the map.

The visual team of Holt looks for a theme such as a climate or architecture. This results in the tropical island, the ice mines, or a fish market.

Once the theme is established, often a single image is drawn that captures the core. In the image below, an initial concept of the map “Stone Keep” is visible – A fairy tale castle was the centerpiece here.

Paladins Maps Stonekeep

After the first concept is established, the design team considers what gameplay elements should be included in the new map. The artists at this time think about what structure the environment should have. They ask questions such as which colors and styles should dominate.

The design of Paladins maps is created with building blocks

Once the artistic style is generally established along with the gameplay elements, the so-called “Block-Out” phase begins. Here, the level designers develop the map in the form of building blocks.

Before the maps can be visually appealing, gameplay and balancing must be correct on the emerging map. The game design is based on the artists’ concept sketches and develops new ideas that are based on them. What the team enjoys during testing ultimately ends up in the queue for test maps.

Here, players can try out the maps in the block version and provide feedback on gameplay.

Paladins TestMap

Visually, Paladins maps are created like a theme park

When the team is satisfied with the block version of the map, it’s time for Thomas Holt to dress the bare blocks.

This happens for the lead artist from the perspective of a theme park map. The idea is to zoom out of the map to get a different perspective. Holt envisions a cartoonish map that one would receive for orientation in a theme park. He developed this technique while he was working on the god MOBA SMITE .

This makes it easier for Holt to recognize the different areas and boundary points. From a bird’s eye view, he has a completely different perspective and can better judge what the map should include and how it should be structured. At the same time, the team can consider what role each part of the map plays and what story it tells.

This makes it easier for the lead artist to think about what a building block should turn into.

Thomas Holt provided us with concept drawings of this perspective for this article.  Here is the theme park perspective of the map “Light Marsh”.

Paladins Konzept LichtMoor

Armed with this map of Holt’s theme park drawing, the entire team re-examines the block map.  Here, the artists can again become aware of what the map looks like in three dimensions. Then the graphic designers start drawing over the building blocks.

The breakthrough is always when no block piece is left

Throughout the entire time, the design team conducts numerous playtests to check the functionality of the map. They work closely with the graphical team because the appearance and mechanics must be coordinated.

Sometimes the artists suggest for a visual effect that a building block is made shorter or wider. The level designers then have to test again whether that disrupts the map’s balance. Even a slightly too long corner can lead to unfair gameplay. There is always a lively exchange between the artists and game designers.

The breakthrough is always when the level design is finished to the point where no block piece is left, but everything is covered with visually appealing graphics.  Now, usually only the details are missing, such as hitting the right shade. However, it is possible to play and feel the map. This is also the point at which the developers may start teasing new maps on their social platforms.

From now on, all playtests happen in the artistically designed version of the map.

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The entire team pulls together to design the maps

According to Holt, throughout the entire process, the graphic designers and game designers work closely together to achieve the best result. This approach is also followed by the developers in the champion design of Paladins.

They inspire each other and combine the core of both sides.

The biggest difference between champion and map design is the number of different teams involved. In the development of the champions, the visual designers and game designers are involved in the process. For the maps, special teams like level design and environment design are added. However, it is important that everyone pulls together and knows what the respective teams are working on.

With intense teamwork, a clear guideline, and the help of a theme park map, ultimately the maps of Paladins are created.

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If you want to learn more about the creation of champions, we have an article on it. The beginning of a champion in Paladins starts with a question instead of a wish.

Play Paladins for free on PS4, Xbox One, PC

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Overwatch: Blizzard bestätigt – Gamescom bringt Cinematic und neue Map!

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At Gamescom, there’s a lot to see for Overwatch fans. A new cinematic is on the horizon, as well as a new map!

Just yesterday, we reported that a suspicious new sound file was found in the game files of Overwatch. This suggests the yet-to-be-released map “Junkertown” – a location in Australia that is also the home of Junkrat.

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Now Blizzard has stepped up and released the program for Gamescom. The world’s largest gaming fair will take place from August 21 to August 26 in Cologne, and Blizzard will be represented with a large program.

There are two major revelations for Overwatch!

  • A new map that is set to be detailed this coming Monday.
  • A new cinematic. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new “Animated Short”, as the last video of this kind was released many months ago.
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Most theories suggest that the cinematic will also cover Junkertown and shed more light on Junkrat and Roadhog. Despite a comic, relatively little is known about both characters. Fans have been requesting new information about the lore of both for months.

It is also still unknown what game mode the map will be available for. Since Château Guillard is currently on the PTR and is being created for the new Deathmatch mode, most players assume that Junkertown (if it comes) will be a control point map (like Ilios or Lijiang Tower). The reason for this is that the last map (Moon Base: Horizon) was a capture map and Eichenwalde was a mixed map (capture and payload).

What kind of map are you hoping for in Overwatch? And which hero would you like to see a cinematic for?

There are also some strange folks in Overwatch – conducting crazy SAW games with their teammates!

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Destiny 2: Preload startet schon nächste Woche! – Auf PS4 etwas später

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The start for the preload of Destiny 2 is known. Soon you will be able to download the game data before the release.

Bungie released “This Week at Bungie”. It covers the important dates leading up to the launch of Destiny 2.

Next week, some Bungie employees – like Community Manager DeeJ – will be at gamescom. At this convention, new things about Destiny 2 will be revealed. Not only will they promote it, but they also have tasty information for hardcore fans.

At the end of August, the PC beta of Destiny 2 will take place and immediately afterwards, at the beginning of September, Bungie will be at PAX West. At PAX, Destiny 2 will be playable. You should bring an appetite for exotic loot. There may be new details about the Exotics shortly before the “Destiny 2” release.

For all Guardians who pre-ordered digitally, this date is probably the most interesting: Next week, the preload begins!

Preload of Destiny 2 – Start, Dates on PS4, Xbox One

According to Bungie, the preload for Guardians who pre-ordered Destiny 2 digitally starts on these dates:

  • Xbox One: Preload begins early next week (no specific date yet, Bungie will notify)
  • PS4: Preload starts a week later, on August 31 (Thursday)
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Destiny 2 will also have a “Day 1” patch. This will be released shortly before the launch. The game director Luke Smith announced this patch two months ago at E3. Because Bungie is always working on Destiny 2. Even though the discs are already burned, they will continue to fine-tune Destiny 2 and therefore be able to provide a “Day 1” update.

Note: You only have until August 23 to choose the desired clan settings on Bungie.net. If your clan founder has not yet become active, make sure to contact them.

Interesting: Destiny 2 in 4k and FPS without end – Trailer for the open beta on PC

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Diablo 3 PTR Patch 2.6.1 – Extensive changes for all classes

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The new patch 2.6.1 for Diablo 3 is active on the PTR. Unlike the update before Season 11, Blizzard is implementing extensive adjustments to all classes. Read here for an overview of the biggest changes.

Season 11 is still ongoing, but Blizzard is already planning the next wave of balance changes. Those who thought that the new Necromancer would be nerfed will be surprised.

Because the popular Necromancer is actually being made even stronger, although not to the extent of other classes. Instead of nerfing the Necromancer as many expected, the other classes are being buffed to stand on equal footing with the Necro.

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The current patch notes for 2.6.1 are not final and may change at any time. Insights gained during the test phase can thus affect the final balancing.

When the patch will actually be released in the live game is still unclear, but it is highly likely to become a topic only after Season 11 in October.

General Changes

The drop rate for various legendary and set items has been increased. Blizzard does not provide an exact percentage.

Many legendary equipment items have also been extensively revised. Thus, the damage output of many items increases massively.

Diablo 3 Necromancer Story Title

Unfortunately, changes to damage values will only be adopted immediately for set items. Legendary items with new values must be found again. This is frustrating for LoN builds (Legacy of Nightmare) that specifically target well-rolled legendary items.

In addition, bonuses on certain skills that were previously found separately on equipment items are now integrated into the legendary property. This enables even more options for Kanai’s Cube. This change particularly benefits the Barbarian, who can now utilize many damage bonuses through the legendary properties of the equipment and the cube.

Class Changes in 2.6.1

Necromancer: The Necromancer’s Bone Armor can now also be activated while moving and no longer costs essence.

Furthermore, the Necromancer is now perfectly suited for speed farming. The increase in movement speed after activating Bloodpath is now 75-100% with Steuart’s Greaves, lasting a full 10 seconds (previously 2).

Diablo 3 Necromancer Title

The overview and handling of skeletons and skeletal mages have also been significantly improved.

Barbarian: The Barbarian was long considered the weakest class in Diablo 3. With the new patch, this class is massively buffed across all sets. The Earth set has been raised from 1,200% to 3,000%. The Wrath of the Wastes set is also becoming significantly more powerful. The Whirlwind damage is increased by 800% to then 1,700%.

Divers legendary equipment items have also been strengthened in terms of damage values. Barbarian fans will welcome these changes. The Barbarian will probably not become the best class in the game, but he will not fall off so noticeably anymore.

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Crusader: The Crusader does not experience significant changes with patch 2.6.1, but is reinforced particularly in the popular builds.

Other classes will also see improvements across the board. Many sets that previously did not belong to the meta will be adjusted. You can find details about all the changes in the current patch notes for 2.6.1.

What do you think about the changes? Will you give the Barbarian another chance after the patch? Let us know in the comments!

Interesting: Learn all about the currently strongest builds for Season 11 in Diablo 3.

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WoW: Guide zum neuen Szenario und Infos zu Patch 7.3 – SPOILER!

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Since Tuesday evening, players can begin with the introductory questline for World of Warcraft: Legion: “Whispers of a Frightened World” for Patch 7.3. This scenario is possibly the first in a series that will likely continue regularly, similar to the Legion’s Judges campaign. There are also new hints for the first weeks of the 7.3 update.

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To spare us such an image, we help Magni to aid Azeroth.

Patch 7.3: When comes what?

For the patch itself, this availability means that we probably won’t have to wait too long. In addition, there is now a rough timetable on the PTR for testing the various weeks of the patch. The “weeks” will be deployed and available every two days.

  • Week 1: The first two chapters of the story and the associated unlocks, including world quests in the first two Argus areas
  • Week 2: Further chapters as well as access to the third area and invasion points
  • Week 3: The remaining chapters of the story and the remaining content of Patch 7.3 that is not part of the raid. This includes, among other things, the Netherlight Crucible and the Seat of the Triumvirate

Walkthrough for the scenario “Whispers of a Frightened World”. WARNING, SPOILERS!

Below you can read a pictorial guide to the short scenario, so here’s a warning for spoilers!

When you log in for the first time since the hotfix and head to Dalaran, you will be contacted by Magni Bronzebeard (yes, the former king and now crystal dwarf) who asks you to help Azeroth and meet him in the Sholazar Basin.

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The start of the quest in Dalaran.

After a quick trip through the portal in the center of Dalaran to the Dragonblight in Northrend, you are almost at your destination. A short flight over Wintergrasp (fortunately, you no longer have to dismount in mid-flight unless it’s currently contested) to then be addressed again by Magni through a hovering crystal at Sholazar Basin. He asks you to come to the Eon’s Watch.

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Shown here: The entrance to the Eon’s Watch.

Inside the Eon’s Watch, there are some NPCs and the way leads you to a six-pointed star with a teleporter in the middle. Clicking on a pillar activates these and the opposite one. When all points are lit up, you can enter the teleporter. You are now in a scenario that is similarly constructed to the Halls of Lightning – you will only pass through them from the back.

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When all pillars are connected to the teleporter, it becomes active.

Upon arriving at this location, you will be accompanied by a heartbeat throughout the entire scenario. The assumption that you are inside a living titan is therefore close (making the quest somewhat eerie). Magni explains that Azeroth has nightmares that manifest at this location. The defenses have been activated, and you are now supporting them in the fight against the evil phantoms.

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The nightmares must be eliminated. The more fighting occurs, the faster the heartbeat.

During the fights, the heartbeat gets faster – as if Azeroth is afraid to face the nightmares. After defeating the dark spirits and reactivating some guardians, a small boss fight against the “Amalgamation of Torment” awaits. With 10 million health points, it’s not exactly a short fight.

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The Amalgamation of Torment is the last opponent we need to defeat to help Azeroth for the moment.

With the Amalgamation down, the way is cleared to go deeper into the machine. Magni informs you that Azeroth seems to be doing better now and asks you to stand by him while he speaks with the Titan. During the conversation, you see an image of the planet in the room – a reminder that Azeroth’s troubles are also your troubles. The dialogue – which is more of a monologue from the dwarf who conveys Azeroth’s words – is rather concerning:

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The last room of the scenario, where Magni will speak with Azeroth.

Magni Bronzebeard: “Speak to me, Azeroth. Tell me what troubles you… Your feelings are completely chaotic. I must focus, open myself to their thoughts… UNNGG! Sand, soaked with pain. Streams… streams of blood. A sky in flames. A sword… in the darkness. The wound… it burns… Sar…ger…as…”

Magni Bronzebeard: “The Dark Titan is coming! We must stop him! Argus… the home world of the Legion. She says our fate lies there. We have some preparations to make, Champion! You report to Khadgar what we have learned. Good luck!”

Now that you have learned what awaits you, you can return directly to Dalaran through another teleporter to collect your reward of 32 million Artifact Power (with Artifact Knowledge 40) from Khadgar.

With more questions than answers, we must now wait for the next week and hope for another scenario.

By the way: The location of the scenario was not chosen randomly. Ingenious players have been able to locate it directly under Ahn’Qiraj.

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Saturn offers: Samsung 55-inch 4K TV for 679 euros

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Saturn celebrates its motto “Frugality is Fantastic” and offers some interesting deals. The highlight is a 55-inch 4K TV from Samsung and a PS4 Pro bundle for 333 euros.

True to its motto “Frugality is Fantastic”, Saturn is once again slashing some prices. Particularly interesting is the Samsung UE55MU6179UXZG, which features a screen diagonal of 55 inches. Additionally, it boasts a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and therefore has 4K. The picture quality index is 1300 PQI and HDR is also among its capabilities.

Of course, it comes with a Smart Hub for quick access to apps like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Furthermore, a Smart Remote is included.

Samsung UE55MU6179UXZG 55 inch 4K TV, HDR, 1300 PQI for 679 euros

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The offers are valid until August 19, 2017, or while supplies last.

MediaMarkt is also not holding back with today’s deal of the day and is offering the LG 60UJ6309 LED TV with a 4K resolution. It has a screen diagonal of 60 inches. It also features Active HDR and webOS 3.5.

LG 60UJ6309 LED TV, 60 inches, 4K resolution, Active HDR for 799 euros

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The Division: Trouble with the Masks – Ranking System is Bugged

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In The Division 1.7, you can only obtain the masks through the Global Event leaderboards. However, this system is flawed.

Just now, the State of the Game aired on August 17. The developers mainly discussed the masks and leaderboards, as these are currently causing the most confusion – and frustration.

The masks are new cosmetic items, which are currently very sought after in the agency. However, you can only obtain them in one way: through the Global Event leaderboard.

The developers explain how this leaderboard works:

  • To rank up, you need to collect as many Global Event credits within an hour as possible. Your best gameplay hour counts. For example, if you collect 2000 GE credits within 60 minutes one day and then collect 2500 GE credits within 60 minutes the next day, the old value will be replaced by 2500. In other words, during the event week, you only need to have one strong hour to secure a top leaderboard position.
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Leaderboards are bugged

However, some users report errors: Their score on the leaderboard has dropped. Massive is aware of this issue: This should not happen. Normally, your score cannot decrease; it can only improve. The best score counts at the end of the event. The developers are investigating the issue.

The leaderboard is divided into three tiers:

  • Tier 1: These are the top 50% of players in a Global Event. As a reward, there is a mask at the end of the event.
  • Tier 2: The top 15%. Here, there are 2 masks as a reward.
  • Tier 3: The top 5%. Here, there are 3 masks.
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These masks are not random but are tied to the leaderboard class. Therefore, all players in Tier 1 receive the same mask.

Many players are dissatisfied with this leaderboard system, as it implies: 50% of all players will not receive any masks. Many use certain farming methods and complete “Clear Sky” in record times to boost their score. Then there are also hackers with excessively high scores. However, Massive announced today that they will review the placements. They could easily find out how the score was achieved and subsequently ban hackers.

Additionally, Massive admits that solo players are clearly at a disadvantage in this system. Established groups can generate GE credits much faster. It is understood that many agents are frustrated that the masks are exclusively tied to this leaderboard, making it unlikely for them to obtain one.

In the forums, Massive has often read the suggestion that the masks should be obtainable through commendations. This way, everyone would have a chance to work for the masks. Hardcore players can obtain them earlier, but any “casual” can set the goal of unlocking the masks.

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This option is currently being discussed internally. However, if the idea is implemented, a client patch will be required. It may take a while.

More information from the State of the Game:

  • Issues with precision rifles are being investigated.
  • We have received a lot of positive feedback about the Global Events. Many agents requested that the events happen more frequently. The developers can hold these more often, as Massive said. They do not have to occur only once a month. However, a permanent event will definitely not remain active – because then The Division would be a completely different game. They are considering the rhythm for future events. It is conceivable to repeat an event on weekends.
  • After an event, you can still access the secret gear sets. These are available in various containers (Survival, Last Stand, performance containers, not supply drops) and as random loot from named bosses in the open world and in the Dark Zone. The drop chances are similar to the exotics.
  • The Global Event ends next Tuesday at 2 PM.

Interesting: The Division: First Global Event is live, these are the secret gear sets

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