The Division is better than ever – Agents love Update 1.7

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Many agents are raving about update 1.7 and the global events in The Division , but this may change soon.

Since August 15, update 1.7 has been live. It is the first update that is not accompanied by an overwhelming backlash. On the contrary: Many players are saying that they love this update, that they are actually positively surprised, and that Massive should be praised after all the hate.

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While The Division 1.7 does have some bugs and delta error codes, these are by far not as severe as the sometimes disastrous updates of the past. A Reddit user writes, he is too busy enjoying update 1.7 to complain about the bugs.

Global events are supposed to stay permanently

The new positive mood among the agents has several reasons. The most frequently mentioned is the Global Event currently running, which adds a modifier to all PvE activities, causing headshot kills to trigger explosions that damage nearby enemies.

These “exploding heads” are well-received – their animation and the sound enhance the gaming experience and provide a welcome change. Several demands can already be found on Reddit with numerous upvotes for these global events to remain permanent. After having the same gaming experience for 1.5 years, players now want to keep the cool explosions.

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However, there is a problem with the global events: An event only takes place once a month and lasts for a week. This means that for the rest of the weeks in the month, the gameplay is back to how it was before the event. An agent comments that he agrees 300% that the events should remain permanently. However, he will 100% leave The Division again once the event ends.

Finally new goals

Besides the exciting new gameplay, the most important reason for the good mood is: There are finally goals again. The gear score has not been raised in about a year. There has been hardly any “progress” since then. Players can only create new builds.

Although update 1.7 does not increase the gear score, it sets new goals for the agents to strive for:

  • Collect many Global Event credits to access secret gear sets: These sets are now the best armor pieces available, which can only be obtained through outbreak containers. To access the containers, players need Global Event credits.
    During the global event, many activities earn GE credits. This means players can engage in various missions and are constantly rewarded with the loot they desire. This motivates, creates variety, and incentivizes players to revisit content they have long forgotten. The hunt for secret gear sets and GE credits currently attracts many agents in The Division.
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  • Global Event leaderboards: Some users find the new leaderboard motivating as it allows them to compete with other players. By the way, you can find the new masks through the leaderboards.
  • Commendations: There are loads of new goals through the “Commendations.” Those who wish to complete these have plenty to do. A new score reflects your progress, and with patches awarded for commendations, you can customize your agent.
  • Collect items from encrypted containers: Some agents also mention that they enjoy the encrypted containers. The cosmetic items can be earned – they do not have to be purchased. The boxes contain outfits that can be collected and completed.
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All these changes have breathed new life into The Division, according to one user. He can finally enjoy the game again. Another user says he has never had so much fun in The Division as he does now. It has been the best update so far. After 1.5 years, we now have the best The Division there has ever been, say some users.

However, the mood can quickly change when the global event ends. Because once it does, many of the things that are currently well-received will disappear.

What is your opinion on update 1.7? Are you enjoying The Division again?

You can find all the updates that came with 1.7 in The Division.

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Wenn geklaute “Diablo 3”-Kunst zum Kriegsdenkmal wird

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Imagine painting a picture of Diablo 3 for a Blizzard contest that gets stolen a few years later and used as a war memorial. This is what happened to this artist, whose image is now altered with Photoshop and depicted on a monument for Ukrainian soldiers.

A few years ago, artist Toby Lewin painted a Diablo 3 image for a Blizzard contest that was well received not only by the D3 community. The image depicts Tyrael, the Archangel of Justice in the Diablo lore.

Many people shared the image online or used it as wallpaper; it went viral. Posters, mousepads, stickers – Toby Lewin’s image is used everywhere. But now, the dissemination has taken a step further.

Ukrainian colors and a shield – Tyrael becomes a war memorial

On Tuesday, August 15th, a monument for Ukrainian soldiers was unveiled in a cemetery in Kyiv. According to the video description, the soldiers were part of an “anti-terrorist operation (ATO)” in eastern Ukraine.

“The image itself is often used in funny situations, but this one tops it all,” Lewin told Kotaku. “It’s funny that no one asks for permission, but it’s just as funny that the final image is never used. It’s always an awkward work-in-progress piece.”

Often, the image is seen stolen and circulating online without credit. It is noticeable that the “unfinished” image is often used rather than the finalized version.

Diablo 3 Tyrael Monument comparison
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As you can see in the comparison image, the work was not just “copied and pasted.” Someone worked their Photoshop skills and colored the wings in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Additionally, Tyrael now carries a shield.

A video of the unveiling of the monument can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKxmeRGJSAc

If you like Toby Lewin’s original Tyrael image, check out his ArtStation homepage. There you will find the cover image of this post and more cool pictures and videos from the artist. Here is the ArtStation website of Toby Lewin

Are you into video game art? This is how harmless doodles suddenly became deadly weapons in the Destiny style

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ARK: Update 1.33 brings servers for rent for the PS4 – Prices

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Starting today, August 17, it is possible to rent servers for the PS4 in ARK Survival Evolved. Therefore, the update 1.33 was released on PlayStation 4. Xbox players will have to wait a bit longer for the server patch.

From now on, PS4 survivors can rent their own dedicated servers for their console. The PlayStation 4 received update 1.33 – downloading this is a requirement to use the servers.

The servers can be rented through the game server and application hosting provider Nitrado.

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Rent ARK servers for this performance and prices – PS4

Nitrado offers four different options to rent a server for ARK Survival Evolved on PlayStation 4.

All server options provide:

  • A web interface tailored for ARK, such as file browsers that upload files and mods without additional software
  • Automatic backups
  • Compatibility for ARK cross-play

Here are the prices for the servers:

  • 10 Euros for the smallest package with 10 slots
  • 13 Euros for the medium package with 16 slots
  • 24.50 Euros for the largest package with 32 slots
  • Starting from 10 Euros, you can create your own package for 10-100 players

This link takes you to Nitrado’s official ARK page. Here you will find all further information and go directly to the respective offers.

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Xbox players will have to wait a bit longer for servers for their console. The certification process is still ongoing, and Studio Wildcard estimates that the rented servers will come to Xbox One in September.

What will happen to ARK after the full release? Wildcard gives an answer

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Which MMO are you most looking forward to? Join us at Gamescom 2017

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We at Mein-MMO are participating in Gamescom 2017 and will appear live on stage for the first time. We want to talk about trending MMOs. However, to make sure we have the games you are interested in, we have prepared a survey.

In a few days, Gamescom 2017 starts in Cologne! This year, we at Mein-MMO are also there. With an increased team strength, we are ready and have even planned our own stage show.

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Leya, Jürgen, and our boss Dawid will be on stage in the Gamestar section of the Gamescom Camp on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM and will chat about various MMOs.

You can follow the whole action live on site or via live stream on the internet. Infos about the stream will follow, the program of GameStar at Gamescom Camp can be found at the provided link (our appointment is currently wrongly listed there for 3 PM).

Here you can find even more info about Gamescom Camp in general.

5 MMOs you are most looking forward to – Decide what we will talk about!

But what is our live performance actually about? About MMOs, of course! We want to discuss five upcoming online games that interest you the most. Since we don’t want to just freely decide what might interest you, we have prepared a small survey.

 

Vote for the games that interest you the most and thus help determine our stage program at Gamescom 2017. You only have one vote, so think carefully about which game you like the most. Enjoy voting! We will see you then in Cologne at Gamescom 2017!

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New discount actions in the PlayStation Store! – Many games under 20 euros

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From now on, you can find new offers in the PlayStation Store. There are substantial discounts on many PS4 games.

Today ended the Summer offers in the PlayStation Store, where numerous top games were available for over 60% off. If you missed this promotion but your PS4 needs some new content, there are now new offers with tasty price reductions on over 200 games!

Games under 20 Euros – The new offer in the PS Store

The “Games under 20 €” promotion runs until September 7, 2017, at 00:59 and includes a plethora of PS4 games offered for under 20 Euros. Here is a selection of them:

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 14.99 Euros (50% discount)
  • Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – 12.99 Euros (78% discount)
  • Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – 16.49 Euros (52% discount with PS Plus)
  • Borderlands: The Handsome Collection – 12.99 Euros (78% discount)
  • BioShock: The Collection – 19.99 Euros (60% discount)
  • Elite Dangerous – 16.99 Euros (32% discount)
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience – 11.99 Euros (60% discount with PS Plus)
  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – 12.99 Euros (81% discount)
  • Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition – 7.99 Euros (73% discount)
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order – 4.99 Euros (75% discount)
  • The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Edition – 19.99 Euros (66% discount)
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Discounts on LEGO games and other titles

If you’re big LEGO fans, you can now rejoice. A major discount campaign on many LEGO PS4 games has started, running until August 31. Here you can find, for example, the premium edition of LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham for 16.99 Euros or LEGO City Undercover for 35.99 Euros. LEGO games for Harry Potter, Marvel Super Heroes, Star Wars, and The Hobbit are also reduced.

By the way, the deal of the week is Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for 29.99 Euros. Here you can save 57%.

All discounted games can be found on the PlayStation Blog. On your PS4, you can find the offers by opening the PlayStation Store and selecting the “Offers” tab. Here, you can find the various promotions listed.

Interesting: Before the price increase: Now secure 15 months of PS Plus for the price of 12

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Finally, there are women! – First female Destiny action figure presented

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The first female collectible figure from Mega Construx is coming to Destiny 2.

For those who want to bring the Destiny universe into their living room, there are now plenty of options available. Various manufacturers keep releasing new action and collectible figures of all price ranges that make many Guardians’ hearts beat faster.

Mega Construx offers a wide range of Destiny products: They provide all sorts of customizable figures, weapons, and multi-part sets with vehicles and constructions. And yesterday they announced a world first: The first female Destiny action figure (see cover image)!

A Hunter from the Dead Orbit for your gaming corner

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This Guardian comes with a stylish “Dead Orbit” outfit and an arsenal of weapons. The weapons and armor pieces can be removed and freely combined. An armor with the Queen’s symbols is also included for the Guardian, as you can see in this picture:

This Guardian is expected to be available from autumn.

McFarlane Toys also produces collectible figures for Destiny. Their brand manager Chris Council explained a few months ago why all their collectible figures are male. There is a simple reason for that: They sell better than female figures. Exceptions would be characters like Harley Quinn.

By releasing a female Guardian as an action figure, Mega Construx is taking a first, bold step in the realm of Destiny collectible figures.

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Mega Construx is, by the way, the company responsible for the first major leaks for Destiny 2. For a short time, a set was publicly listed that mentioned an attack by the Cabal on the Tower. Lord Shaxx is supposed to be included as an action figure, wielding the sword Eraser. There has been material available for this set for some time:

The entire range from Mega Construx for Destiny can be found at the link.

Are you interested in such action and collectible figures, or are they just silly toys to you?

Interesting: Destiny Toys: Hunter with sword, Titan with Gjallarhorn – Cool action figures

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Pokémon GO: Neue Belohnungen für Raids ab jetzt im Spiel

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For a few hours now, there are new rewards in Pokémon GO raids. The larger selection has been requested by many trainers.

When raids were activated in Pokémon GO, fans were excited about the new co-op feature where they can defeat powerful bosses together with other players. For defeating the raid monsters, there are rewards that previously consisted of Revives, Rare Candies, and TMs.

Since last night, there are additional rewards for completing a raid in Pokémon GO.

Now there are potions for raids!

On Reddit, trainers pointed out around 02:00 AM (August 17) that they are receiving new items as rewards for raids. Now there are potions, Super Potions, Hyper Potions, and also Max Potions as gifts after the boss battles.

This small change is already being celebrated by many trainers on social media. When raids were first introduced in the game, players questioned the reward system that provided them with Revives instead of potions. Since Revives only restore 50% of a Pokémon’s health, it was often a problem for raid-goers to fully heal their fighters.

Pokémon GO Potion Reward
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Are Revives still available?

It is currently unclear how the potions are distributed. In trainers’ reports, it seems rather random whether potions, Super Potions, Hyper Potions, or Max Potions are given out. Furthermore, you don’t have to completely forego Revives. They can still be distributed.

So far, the feedback on the potion rewards has been positive. Trainers hope that Niantic has found the right balance between potions and Revives and that one of them won’t suddenly be distributed significantly more often. According to the first reports, this seems to be working. On Reddit, user lizbliz04 writes, “I got 4 Super Potions and 6 Hyper Potions in one raid, but no Revives. In the next raid, there were 10 Revives, but no potions.”

How do you like the change in raid rewards?

Battle against Mewtwo is coming soon – Here’s how to counter the powerful raid boss

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WoW: The new cast animations for druids, priests, mages, shamans

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Priests, mages, shamans, and druids in WoW can rejoice. With Patch 7.3, they receive brand new spell animations!

With the Warlords of Draenor expansion, most character models of the playable races in World of Warcraft have been brought up to date. However, some things have been around since Classic that have never been touched – the spell animations of many classes.

WoW Caster Ready State

With Patch 7.3, many classes receive new animations. This primarily affects spellcasters – namely mages, priests, shamans, and druids. Blizzard has now presented these changes in detail in a lengthy blog post.

For example, shamans stand upright and grounded (even orcs!), while priests float slightly above the ground in reverence of light or shadow. Mages appear “battle-ready” and druids are prepared to harness the forces of nature from their surroundings.

Some of these animations will also be used for the “idle” animation in combat – that is, whenever the character is in battle, but is not casting a spell.

This also brings many new animations for individual spells. For example, the Arcane Missiles from the mage get an update, and even the shadow priest has seen some minor tweaks.

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For those who have grown fond of the race-specific spell animations, there is no need to mourn. A handful of spells of each class still use the “old” animations of the races that players have grown so accustomed to.

Warlocks will receive their new animations at a later time. They simply were not ready for the release of Patch 7.3.

What do you think of the new spell animations? Do you feel they are well done and do you like them? Or does it no longer feel like “your” character and bothers you while playing?

With Patch 7.3, there are also many new PvP rewards – you can check them out in this post.

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ARK servers can now be rented for the PS4 – Xbox takes a bit longer

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In ARK Survival Evolved (PC, PS4, Xbox), console players have been waiting for a long time to rent servers for PS4 and Xbox One. Players on PlayStation 4 now have the option to do so. It will take a bit longer for Xbox One servers to be available for rent.

So far, consoles in ARK Survival Evolved could only use official servers from Studio Wildcard. Players on PS4 and Xbox One have long desired their own servers to rent. With rented servers, the game’s performance can be significantly improved, which ARK’s console players have been longing for.

Because the performance of ARK on the official servers for PS4 and Xbox is so poor, players often just wish for stability. 

Renting servers for PS4 is now possible – Xbox One will follow in a month

Studio Wildcard has partnered with Nitrado to offer console servers for ARK. Nitrado is a provider of game servers and application hosting that manages its system in its own cloud.

The release of the PS4 servers is planned for Wednesday, August 16, according to US Eastern Time. As the time difference is 6 hours, the service will likely arrive later that night from Wednesday to Thursday. Players from Germany will be able to use the PS4 servers on Thursday, August 17.

Update: From now on, rented servers are available to players on PS4. Here you can find the prices and services for ARK’s PS4 servers. 

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The certification process for Xbox One will likely take a bit longer. Studio Wildcard estimates that Xbox players will be able to use rented servers next month (September).

Are you excited about being able to now use rented servers on PS4 (and soon Xbox One) in ARK?

ARK Update v265: Taming Titanoboas will be possible – Patch Notes

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Overwatch: Junkrat’s map “Junkertown” – First voicelines in datamining

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Another new map could soon arrive in Overwatch ! The scrapyard Junkertown already has a voice line!

Overwatch is currently testing patch 1.14 on the PTR – this mainly includes the new game modes Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch. Especially for the former, the new map Château Guillard has been developed, the home of Widowmaker when she was just the daughter of a noble family. However, clever players have discovered hints of a new map: Junkertown!

On Tumblr, the user aku no homu released a sound file that was hidden in the game client of patch 1.14 of Overwatch. Athena (the announcement voice) says, “Welcome to Junkertown!”

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Junkertown is the home of Junkrat

Junkertown is the home of Junkrat and is located in Australia. Not much is known about the place, except that it was largely devastated during the Omnic Crisis and is now a big scrapyard. People create everything they need to survive from the garbage. It is not surprising that one of the biggest pastimes is mech duels with self-built robots being fought in the streets.

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The appearance of the announcement voice of Junkertown fuels the hopes of the fans. Many expect that Blizzard will not only reveal a new map at Gamescom but also a new cinematic – with Junkrat and Roadhog in the lead roles. At the same time, the Junkertown map will also be revealed.

It was similar at Gamescom 2016. Here, the cinematic “The Last Bastion” was released, closely followed by the then new map Eichenwalde, where the cinematic took place.

In just under a week, we will know more – as Gamescom takes place from August 22 to August 26 in Cologne.

Have you heard about the crazy “SAW extortion” in Overwatch?

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The Division: Wartung am 17.8. – Global-Event-Credits werden gefixt

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Maintenance work is taking place today, August 17, at The Division. The servers are down for several hours. A bug is being fixed.

Since August 15, numerous agents have been active in Division version 1.7. Compared to previous update launches, which were always accompanied by error messages, connection drops, and severe bugs, this one has been relatively smooth.

On launch day, Massive had to carry out a short maintenance and then a few server restarts. Even today, Delta errors occasionally arise. Fortunately, the complaints and error reports on Reddit are manageable.

Today, Thursday, the regular maintenance is being carried out, which Massive uses to address a problem:

  • Today at 9:30 AM our time, the servers will be shut down. The estimated downtime is three hours. So you can dive back into the global event “Outbreak” around 12:30 PM.

What changes today? – Changelog

One change is mentioned:

  • A problem is being fixed where agents did not receive all global event credits that they should have earned for completing a mission. The issue occurred while the global event activity modifier was active.
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In the last two days, we have already published several articles that will support you in your adventures in The Division 1.7:

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PS4 Camera bundled with 12 months of PlayStation Plus for 79.99 Euros

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During the late-night shopping at Saturn, you can get the PS4 Camera bundled with a 12-month PlayStation Plus Card for 79.99 Euros. Additionally, there is the Samsung Galaxy A5 on offer.

Every Wednesday, Saturn has new late-night offers available for a limited time. This time, the PS4 Camera bundled with the PlayStation Plus Card is the big highlight. If you’re interested in PlayStation VR, you will definitely need a PS4 Camera to go along with the VR headset.

Unfortunately, this is not always available in a bundle, so it can be worth checking out other bundle offers for the components. The late-night offer from Saturn is definitely worth a look. You get the camera along with 12 months of PlayStation Plus. All together, you get it for 79.99 Euros.

PS4 Camera + 12 months PlayStation Plus for 79.99 Euros

More late-night offers:

All late-night offers are valid while supplies last or until Thursday at 09:00 CEST.

FIFA 18 Ronaldo Edition with 20 Euro Discount

The FIFA 18 Ronaldo Edition is currently on offer. You can get it for 69.99 Euros when paying via PayPal. This saves you 20 Euros compared to the regular price. With this edition, you receive the following bonuses:

  • Play starting early with 3 days of early access from September 26
  • Up to 20 FIFA Ultimate Team Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (1 each week for 20 weeks)
  • Cristiano Ronaldo FUT loan player for 5 matches
  • 8 Special Edition FUT kits designed by FIFA soundtrack artists

FIFA 18 Ronaldo Edition, PS4 for 69.99 Euros

FIFA 18 Ronaldo Edition, Xbox One for 69.99 Euros

The offers presented here contain affiliate links. By purchasing through one of these links, we receive a small commission from the respective provider. The price remains unaffected by this.

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Horns of the Reach im Test – Was steckt im neuen ESO-DLC?

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The Elder Scrolls Online recently received a new DLC pack called “Horns of the Reach”. In the first expansion since Morrowind, the focus is not on Dark Elves, but on Minotaurs, Barbarians, and Nords. We explored the new dungeon “Falkenring” together with the developers and defeated the final boss.

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The new add-on for The Elder Scrolls Online is called “Horns of the Reach” and primarily revolves around horns. Whether the antlers are on the helmets of grim Reikgarten or on the skulls of fully grown Minotaurs – there is no shortage of horned enemies!

But what is the DLC about? Horns of the Reach is – like “Shadows of the Hist” – a dungeon DLC, which besides some gameplay conveniences primarily brings two new instances. This time, it revolves around the siege of Falkenring and a detour into the Bloodwell Forge.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Skyrim nostalgia in Falkenring

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To optimally familiarize ourselves with the Falkenring instance, the developers at Zenimax invited us for a little dungeon run. Together with Mike Finnigan (Dungeon Lead), Jeremy Sear (Lead Content Designer), and Rich Lambert (Creative Director) we set off to Skyrim to the city of Falkenring. The settlement is currently besieged by wild barbarians and gruesome Minotaurs.

Those who remember Falkenring from Skyrim will often encounter familiar locations. The developers have taken the original map from Skyrim as a template for the surroundings of Falkenring. Only the city itself is much larger in the ESO timeline. After all, the city was at the height of its power back then.

The Elder Scrolls Online – A mammoth task

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But we don’t have much time to admire the architecture and landscape. The wicked Reikgarten and their horned comrades have formed a tight siege ring around the city that we must break through.

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Along the way, we quickly encounter the first boss, who commands a catapult position. She is swiftly defeated, and we soon arrive at the gates of Falkenring, where a massive war mammoth is attempting to break through the gates.

We are already in the second boss fight, which is distinctly tougher than the duel with the commander earlier. The giant beast stomps around and swings its tusks wildly. Those who aren’t careful will quickly be done for. Cool detail: The defenders on the wall also join in and bombard the mammoth with arrows and set it on fire. This makes it even wilder and hits harder.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Little trash, but strong trash

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However, there is still no peace in the city, as the enemies have broken through in another location and are marauding through the streets of Falkenring. There, we often encounter huge Minotaurs, all of which are tough opponents. In addition to the usual brawling Minotaurs, there are also some that use earth and fire magic, making them particularly dangerous.

Additionally, there are “Tramplers” who live up to their name and particularly enjoy toppling and hindering their opponents. Fortunately, not too many of the Minotaurs have broken through, and we quickly move on to the next boss. The design philosophy in “Horns of the Reach” clearly aims to present boss fights in rapid succession and even tackle trash mobs as small, yet fine challenges.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Undead bosses with a system

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At the end of the city, we encounter a gigantic bone monster, which only reveals itself after we slay three of its minions and collect their souls. The souls must be purified in shrines for the boss to appear. If we are too slow, the boss does not come, and we will have to deal with the trash forever.

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Hardly has the boss been defeated when a plethora of ghost souls rush into the nearby tombs. The survivors have also taken refuge there, and we rush to help. Deep in the caves, however, lurks an undead Jarl, who has been resurrected by the spirits.

Similar to a necromancer from Diablo 3, he constantly summons new undead, and their corpses explode regularly unless we cleanse them with a special effect beforehand. Especially in veteran mode, these corpse explosions can be a real party wiper.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Duel with the giant beef

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Finally, the undead ruler is defeated, but that is by no means the end. We still need to check on the Jarl of Falkenring. And indeed, the hall of the Jarl seems to be in order. Inside, we meet the ruler, who complains about the siege.

While he is still grumbling, the developers point out to me to pay close attention. Suddenly, there is a loud crash and a gigantic Minotaur jumps through the wall and simply squashes the complaining Jarl!

The Elder Scrolls Online – My friend, the pillar

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The giant beef is “Domihaus the Bloodhorned”, the leader of the Minotaurs, and a truly powerful endboss! Domihaus is not only a wild fighter, but he is also a powerful sorcerer who wields the powers of earth and fire.

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Therefore, he regularly summons Atronachs and powerful fire attacks. This magic causes immense damage and can kill a hero instantly. Hence, one must seek protection behind the pillars in the hall in time.

Unfortunately, the pillars cannot withstand such an attack and there are only a limited number of them. Therefore, one should always position themselves as a group behind a pillar to save cover. But even if you master the pillar trick, the fight against Domihaus is a tough challenge, and once the beef finally lies in the dust, one has truly earned the loot.

The Elder Scrolls Online – The loot – Horned helmets, trophies, and cool emotes

The loot from Falkenring is impressive. There are three new armor sets: a light, a medium, and a heavy set. All armors are styled in the cool design of the Reikgarten and flaunt furs and horned helmets. Additionally, there is a trophy for housing.

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If you like, you can stick Domihaus’ skull on the wall. On the other hand, if you prefer to become the wild beef yourself, spam the new emote ” /Bullhorns” and transform into a mini-bull.

“Horns of the Reach” is free to play for all ESO Plus subscribers during the subscription. Alternatively, you can also purchase the DLC for 1,500 crowns (12.99 euros) in the real-money shop in the game. This only applies to the PC version.

On the Xbox One and PS4, Horns of the Reach will be released on August 29, 2017.

Also interesting: The first new chapter add-on Morrowind in review

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Conan Exiles kommt auf Xbox One und protzt mit Riesen-Update “Frozen North”

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The survival barbarian MMO Conan Exiles is finally getting the long-awaited new ice biome. The update “Frozen North” will make the world 70 percent larger and will bring numerous changes and new features. Additionally, Conan Exiles will be available on Xbox One via “Xbox One Game Preview”.

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Conan Exiles has been on the market as an early access version for several months now, and a lot has changed in the game. However, the biggest innovation is yet to come, as today, on August 16, the new ice biome will be released with the update “The Frozen North”.

Furthermore, Conan Exiles is now available on Xbox One as part of the Xbox One Game Preview. The Xbox version costs 35 euros and is 28 gigabytes in size.

You can obtain Conan Exiles for Xbox One through the provided link.

Conan Exiles – Frozen North Update – Ice Biome and More

The main highlight of Frozen North is, of course, the new ice biome in the northern part of the map. This will make the Conan Exiles world about 70 percent larger. Along with today’s major update come the following features.

Character and Content Rebalance

  • NPC camps are now more dangerous
  • Monsters are now more dangerous
  • Harvesting creatures at higher levels is now more rewarding
  • You can now find better loot from enemies and in chests
  • In single-player mode, you can now adjust the difficulty level
  • In the character creation menu, you can now set beards for men. Additionally, you can define your barbarian’s physique.
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Quest System

  • There is a new UI for the quest system called “Exiles Journey”
  • In it, you can fulfill predefined goals and earn rewards
  • Currently, the journey has only 5 chapters, but more will be added later

Combat System

  • Light and heavy attacks now have their own keys
  • Secondary attacks and shield blocks also have their own keys
  • You can no longer sprint while wielding a weapon
  • Dodging has new animations
  • Dodging costs more when wearing heavy armor
  • Dodging interrupts attack animations
  • There should be ways to break blocks

Temperature System

  • If you stay in areas that are too hot or too cold, you will gradually receive debuffs
  • If you get too cold, you will feel hungrier, have reduced health, can be knocked out more easily, and will take damage regularly in the end.
  • If you get too hot, your thirst increases faster, you carry less, and regenerate less stamina. In the end, you will also take regular damage.
  • Clothing and certain foods provide protection against cold or heat
  • The building style (highlands or desert) also provides protection against heat or cold

Server Changes and Clans

  • On official PvP servers, there is now the choice between “Fast”, “Normal”, and “Mayhem”. On fast servers, you level up faster, and buildings on fast and normal servers can only be attacked at certain times. On Mayhem servers, everything can be attacked at any time, and progress is also accelerated.
  • Clans may now contain a maximum of 10 members on official servers
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WoW: New scenario is under Ahn’Qiraj – Another “Old Gods” hint?

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A clever player discovered a strange detail in the latest WoW scenario “Whispers of a Frightened World” – it takes place under Ahn’Qiraj!

Last night (08/15/2017), a new quest was launched in World of Warcraft. This quest urged players to visit the dwarf Magni Bronzebeard in Northrend, who has now become the “Speaker of Azeroth”.

Azeroth – the soul of the planet – had a message for Magni and the players were allowed to be part of it. This marks the beginning of Patch 7.3, which is expected to go live in a few weeks and takes players to the devastated world of Argus.

What is interesting and largely unknown is: the entire scenario is not located in Northrend, but beneath the ruins of Ahn’Qiraj!

Scenario in WoW at a Suspicious Location

On Reddit, the user Egyptiiaann discovered that the small “instance” was designed not somewhere in the wilderness, but beneath the ruins of Ahn’Qiraj. He used the spell Far Sight to look “through the walls” of the area. He found that the entire instance was built under a copy of Ahn’Qiraj – the resting place of the Old God C’thun.

WoW Ahn'Qiraj Scenario 1
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Additionally, there is a strange sentence from Magni that is difficult to place. While Azeroth’s warning at the end points to Sargeras, the phrase “Sands… soaked in suffering” does not make sense. But when thinking of Silithus (where Ahn’Qiraj is located) – an area full of sand where gigantic wars have taken place – everything comes together. Azeroth is likely afraid not only of the end brought by the dark titan Sargeras but also of the Old Gods, who are now stirring again.

WoW Ahn Qiraj Scenario 2
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It might just be a coincidence that Blizzard simply took the “template” of a raid instance to develop the scenario underneath. However, it is definitely suspicious that this specific location, which is connected to the Old Gods, was chosen.

Perhaps we will learn more at Gamescom.

Have you seen the new PvP rewards from Patch 7.3 yet?

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Pokémon GO: Nutzt Lockmodule und Eier für Shiny Pikachu und Pichu

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Shiny Pikachu and Pichu are now available in Pokémon GO. The community is gathering ways to encounter these special monsters.

After the Pikachu event in Japan, some features from it have been released worldwide. Now we can also obtain the rare Shiny Pikachu and Pichu here in Germany. As it turns out, we can attract the monsters and find them in eggs.

Finding Shiny Pikachu with Lure Module

The Shiny monsters are both a curse and a blessing for many trainers. On one hand, they are excited that they made it into the game. On the other hand, they are unfortunately rarely seen in the game – the specimens are particularly rare.

The Shiny Magikarp were integrated into Pokémon GO back in March. To this day, many trainers have not seen a single golden fish in the game. And now the next Shiny monsters can appear in the game. How long Shiny Pikachu and Pichu can randomly appear is still unclear.

You can find a rare Shiny Pikachu in the wild. So don’t miss any Pikachu nests if you are looking for the shiny variant. It has also been clarified that these rare specimens can be attracted. Trainer Jazzooi21 confirms on Reddit that he found Shiny Pikachu with a Lure Module.

Pokémon GO Pokachu Shiny Lured
Source: Reddit user Jazzooi21

Shiny Pichu from 2km Eggs?

During the Pikachu event in Yokohama, trainers on site were able to find Shiny Pichu in the 2km eggs. Initially, it was unclear whether this feature would also spread to the world, or if we could only find Shiny Pikachu in the wild.

Trainer AJTSin confirms on Reddit that the special Shiny Pichu can now also hatch from 2km eggs outside Japan. Keep in mind that only eggs you found after August 15th are likely to qualify. This feature was not yet activated for us before.

Pokémon GO Pichu Shiny Lured
Source: Reddit user AJTSin

So if you are looking for a Shiny Pichu, you should diligently hatch (new) 2km eggs. After that, all you need is “luck”. And that can hide for a long time. AJTSin writes that he has already caught 1075 Magikarp and none of them were Shiny. He was therefore all the more pleased about the Shiny Pichu.

Have you had any luck with Shiny Pokémon?

The legendary birds: Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, and Lugia are only available for a short time in Pokémon GO

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Destiny 2: PC Beta leads you to Io – Screenshots of the new PvP map

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In the PC beta of Destiny 2, Guardians can set foot on Io for the first time.

At the end of August, the “Destiny 2” beta for PC will start, which will have some improvements compared to the console beta, but also some new features. A new PvP map will be playable: Javelin-4. This was not available in the beta for PS4 and Xbox One.

Bungie has not revealed any information about Javelin-4 until yesterday. Because yesterday, a trailer for the “Destiny 2” beta on PC was released, in which the new map can be seen for a brief moment:

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Javelin-4 is set on Io, a moon of Jupiter

This screenshot comes from the trailer:

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In the background, Jupiter is clearly visible, which is why these four Guardians must be on Io. The landscape design also resembles previous screenshots of Io.

Io is a sulfur moon of Jupiter. Ikora Rey retreated there after the Cabal attack because Io is a “sacred place” for the Warlocks. This moon is the last place in the solar system that the Traveler touched before the Collapse. There is said to be plenty of mythology, lore, and secrets to be found here.

Youtuber MoreConsole received additional screenshots of Javelin-4 from Activision, which we are embedding here for you:

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There isn’t much information to be gleaned from these pictures. Apparently, there will be both an indoor and outdoor area. It is not known what kind of building this is.

More information from the trailer

If you take a closer look at the new PC beta trailer, there are still some other interesting things to discover.

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Here is a new sword in the picture. You can read information about the swords in Destiny 2 in the link:

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A Warlock with armor from the New Monarchy:

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A “Dead Orbit” weapon, probably an auto rifle:

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In the background, you can see a SUROS rocket launcher with a nice design:

Interesting:

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Qualität statt Quantität – PUBG wirft Update-Plan über den Haufen

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Developer Bluehole explains that they want to move away from the guaranteed weekly and monthly updates. This is intended to improve the quality of work on PUBG .

Since the Early Access release of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in March 2017, 14 different updates for the game have been released. These updates have followed the typical weekly and monthly update schedules, but that is set to change.

The patch strategy for PUBG is set to change in order to achieve higher quality in the game.

PUBG Patch Schedule Changes

As of today, August 16, 2017, the change in the patch plan takes effect.

Internally, the strategy has been discussed, and it has been concluded that strict deadlines often lead to more bugs than solutions. The short time for quality control between regular patches did not meet the team’s expectations. The team wants to provide you with the best quality and make PUBG even better with each update.

Although the “weekly patches” will no longer come every week, the team will extensively use the test servers. This will allow new features to be thoroughly tested by the community before they are activated on the live servers. This should eliminate many problems. Hotfixes and patches will still be provided.

On the live servers, the quality of the games is expected to improve, as there should be fewer bugs. The developers emphasize in their post again that this will not change the amount of content planned for PUBG.

The full statement from the developers can be read on the game’s Steam website: Here is the PUBG Steam page with the post about the changed update plans

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In the comments to the statement, there is a lot of positive feedback from the players:

  • “Glad to hear. I’d rather have a functioning update than a quick, buggy one.”
  • “While it’s nice to see new features almost every week, the updates also caused many problems. Reducing the frequency of patches is a good idea now.”

PUBG pushes aside the dominant LoL on Twitch – First Steam, now Stream!

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ARK Update v265: Titanoboas zähmen wird möglich – Patch-Notes

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ARK Survival Evolved (PC, PS4, Xbox) will receive a new patch v256 for PC today, August 16. The creature Titanoboa is a huge snake known for its highly aggressive behavior. Until now, it has been an untrainable beast in the survival MMO. This will change now, and survivors will soon be able to keep it as a pet.

Via Twitter, Jeremy Stieglitz announced a new patch for ARK Survival Evolved for PC. He is the lead designer of the survival MMO and revealed that the Titanoboa can now be tamed.

The PC patch v256 is expected to arrive in ARK today, August 16, throughout the day.

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Taming the Titanoboa – Strategy and Benefits Unknown

So far, it is still unknown what taming strategies survivors will need to use to turn the Titanoboa into a pet. Normally, players need the favorite kibble of the creatures for that. Kibble is a treat for dinos that they can eat during the taming process.

In addition to the kibble, survivors will also need a “KO strategy”. The creatures of ARK must be unconscious to be tamed. Since each animal behaves a bit differently, these strategies vary from dino to dino.

Community manager Jen revealed in a tweet two things about the Titanoboa and its taming process.

  • The Titanoboa cannot be bred further, as the giant snake has no gender.
  • The taming process will be completely different than with any creature before. The snake cannot be knocked unconscious.
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The Titanoboa is highly aggressive and unleashes its large fangs on anything that moves. The snakes can be found in caves and swamp areas and can even swim.

Patch Notes for Update v256: Bug Fixes, New Server Options & Expansion of Ragnarok

With PC patch v256 it will be possible to tame Titanoboas. Additionally, some bugs have been fixed and the servers offer new options.

ARK’s new server options:

  • A respawn of wild dinos can now be enforced when restarting the server. This is automatically enabled on official servers.
  • The sizes of tribes and alliances will have limits. The new tribe limit is set at 70 members, and the new alliance limit per tribe is now 10.

Excerpt of bug fixes and adjustments from patch v256:

  • Eggs no longer fall through structures while rendering
  • Baby Ovis no longer fall through structures when they are born
  • Towers now have a “Players Only” mode. This means that towers will first attack players riding on dinos before attacking the dino itself.
  • The structures limit is now displayed more clearly once the player has reached the limit
  • Storage boxes now indicate when they are full without players having to open them.

This is just a few examples of the fixes and adjustments. The complete list can be found in the official patch notes, which can be found in the references.

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Additionally, the large DLC expansion Ragnarok will receive a major update for PC today, August 16. Console players will have to wait a bit longer before they can get Ragnarok for PS4 and Xbox One. The release of Ragnarok has been postponed for consoles until the end of August.

A completely new creature was recently revealed for the survival MMO: The cuddle otter makes ARK much cuter.

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H1Z1: King of the Kill – Win Loot Crates! – Nomad, Frostbite and Nemesis

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For the battle royale game H1Z1: King of the Kill, we have organized some powerful loot crates for you. How to win the boxes is explained in the following article.

H1Z1: King of the Kill is a battle royale PvP shooter in the style of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Over 100 players bash and shoot each other until only one victor remains: The King of the Kill!

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To make the fun even more exciting, there are loot boxes in the game with useful items. And we are giving away a few of them here.

H1Z1: King of the Kill – 25 loot boxes to win

We received a batch of loot boxes from the developer Daybreak Games. In total, there are 25 loot crates of the type:

  • 10 x Nomad loot crate
  • 10 x Frostbite loot crate
  • 5 x Nemesis loot crate

Take part in our giveaway and perform the specified actions. With a bit of luck, you can win one of the boxes. Multiple actions increase your chances of winning!

H1Z1 – Nomad, Nemesis & Frostbite loot crates Giveaway

The giveaway ends on August 25 at 12:00 PM. A participant can only win one key. The exact type of box will be randomly determined for each winner. The legal process is excluded. Good luck with the giveaway and with H1Z1: King of the Kill!

Also interesting for key winners – H1Z1: King of the Kill – major update on maps and weapons

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