Geordi ist zurück – Serien-Star bei Star Trek Online

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The SF-MMO Star Trek Online lands a casting coup. LeVar Burton is onboard for two episodes. Burton played the blind engineer Geordi LaForge in the cult series “Star Trek: TNG.”

For many, “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the series featuring Jean-Luc Picard, is a part of their identity. The series aired in the 90s and was continuously repeated. Almost everyone who is now in their 20s or 30s and interested in science fiction grew up with the new starship Enterprise and its adventures.

The characters from back then, Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, or O’Brien, have burned themselves into the memory of a generation – even today, they are still associated with their roles from that time. Images like Picard’s hand to his forehead, the facepalm, have become cultural icons.

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Even the current comedy series “The Big Bang Theory” celebrates its love for the actors of yesteryear or their deep enmity toward the cursed Will Wheaton.

Geordi LaForge was the ship’s engineer on the show, often working with Data. At that time, he was a lieutenant. Born blind, Geordi could see thanks to a visor, which, however, caused him constant headaches.

Geordi is now Captain – on September 12, STO players will meet him

Now the MMORPG Star Trek Online has succeeded in signing LeVar Burton for the MMORPG. He will appear in two new story episodes. The first episode “Beyond the Nexus” will be released on September 12 for PC, and the episode for Star Trek Online on PS4 and Xbox One will follow shortly after.

Star Trek Online takes place several years after Star Trek Nemesis, the last entry in the “classic timeline.”

Geordi La Forge has since become Captain and commands his own ship. He has also gotten rid of the visor and can see.

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In the September episode “Beyond The Nemesis,” players of Star Trek Online will team up with Geordi and his crew to respond to a distress call.

After the episode, Captain LaForge will return to Star Trek Online in Season 14, where he will appear in the new episode “Melting Pot.”

More news about Star Trek Online can be found on our theme page at Mein MMO.

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The best McCree kill – The Overwatch PotGs of the week

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A sneaky Lúcio cleans up properly and Anna sends Winston to his death. Our Overwatch “Play of the Game” moments of the week!

Every week, absurd, exciting, or simply funny moments happen in Overwatch that are often captured in a “Play of the Game.” We have searched social media and selected three special highlights for you. Enjoy our three “Play of the Game” moments of the week in Overwatch!

Actually, Unvraicul wanted to catch the opposing Mercy as McCree before she could initiate the crucial resurrection. But unfortunately, she thwarted him on Eichenwalde – or so it seemed. After the resurrection, the entire opposing team stands exposed as if on a silver platter and gives him a Play of the Game that he will probably never surpass in his entire life. Cleanly taken out!

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Few satisfactions in Overwatch are greater than defeating an opponent without a fight. Well, there is one thing that is greater. Taking out four opponents at once! The feeling of happiness from HandsomeMichael is probably hard to put into words. When he catches the opposing team on the notorious well map of Ilios, they are completely unaware. Reinhardt’s protective shield proves useless as four of the six opponents fall into the abyss. “Boop,” Sombra and Lúcio would say in chorus!

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Our last clip is technically not a “Play of the Game,” but rather a damn funny scene. When Ana shows Rajalampi on Eichenwalde how well she can keep Reinhardt alive, suddenly an opposing Winston wants to jump in. But Ana reacts lightning-fast and fires her sleep dart at exactly the right moment. The next moments are a sight for the gods. Rest in peace, Winston.

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Have you also experienced a particularly cool gameplay moment that you recorded on video? Then just send us a link to the video (preferably on YouTube) and maybe you’ll see your clip in this post next week!

There’s also something to laugh about with a current Reinhardt bug – the German knight tends to trap players in walls!

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Rich despite content drought – microtransactions fuel Destiny 2017

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The MMO shooter Destiny did not release any major content in 2017. There was no new game, no DLC, no expansion in store. Still, it rocks the revenue charts on PS4 and Xbox One.

Superdata has published the digital revenues for video games in the first half of 2017. And indeed, Destiny, the MMO shooter, is in 7th place. It earned more money on PS4 and Xbox One than new games like Mass Effect: Andromeda or For Honor.

The special thing is: In 2017, nothing happened with Destiny. No expansion came, nor did any DLCs appear. Everything is focused on the Destiny 2 release in September 2017. Bungie has sent clear signals that Destiny 1 is finished. The servers for Destiny will remain online “for the foreseeable future”, but not much will happen anymore.

Only one content update, the Age of Triumph, was released in spring, bringing new items to the Eververse, the cash shop of the game.

Destiny is digitally the seventh strongest game on PS4 and Xbox One, and that without delivering new content. The digital revenues result only from microtransactions and players who are now joining and have purchased Destiny or the expansions digitally.

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Games as a service means games live longer, games earn money longer

However: Destiny is not the only game that works like this.

Among the top games  2017, there is only one title in the console category that was released in 2017: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. Ubisoft has therefore also declared it the “biggest hit of the gaming industry in the first half of 2017“.

All other titles are from the previous year or, like Grand Theft Auto V, even older. Call of Duty is still in the charts with the “non-current version” Black Ops III.

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It shows what it means when everyone talks about the “digital games market” growing: Companies no longer earn their money just with the release of games. Through DLCs and cash shops, the lifespan of successful games is significantly extended.

This means: In the long term, companies will increasingly focus on supporting and expanding a few games for a long time, instead of releasing many titles.

At the top of the list is the game that celebrates microtransactions like no other: FIFA 17 with its “Ultimate Team” packs. Electronic Arts now wants to transfer the FIFA model to its other franchises like Battlefield or Battlefront – the old “season pass” model with paid DLCs has become obsolete there.

You can’t make endless money without new content

However: Making money endlessly without new content doesn’t work either. When looking at the monthly charts, a downward trend can be observed for Destiny. While it remained in places 6-9 from January to April, it fell out of the top 10 in May/June. Nonetheless, in the end, it was enough for 7th place worldwide.

For more about games-as-a-service and what that has to do with MMOs, read here:

What does MMO mean nowadays? Games-as-a-service

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Cooler Vater tanzt die Overwatch-Emotes für seinen Sohn

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The most laid-back father from the Overwatch community is dancing – and he’s not shy about having it recorded on video!

If you’re browsing Reddit and the various Overwatch fan forums, you’ll find plenty of funny fan creations. But not every piece of work needs to have hundreds of hours of effort to be entertaining. A few months ago, we reported on the YouTuber Nick Luciano, who got his father to reenact various emotes from Overwatch.

You can watch the first video with the reenacted emotes again here.

After the first video became a viral success, father and son took some time soon after to showcase a few more emotes in front of the camera.

Lawnmower becomes Waltz partner of Reinhardt

This time, Nick Luciano presents his father as he imitates various dances from Overwatch.

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The real highlight of the videos is not just the super cool father who participates in all of this with humor, but the particularly cheap props used to represent the different heroes. A small shovel serves for Bastion’s weapon or a lawnmower as Reinhardt’s hammer – visually, it always fits perfectly. Seeing Genji with a golf club offers much potential for a possible skin – but that might be dreaming a bit too far.

A special place in my heart will definitely be reserved for the Zenyatta performance – it can hardly be copied better…

What do you think of this video? Funny father doing cool stuff? Or does the video make you cringe with secondhand embarrassment?

By the way, Overwatch is doing wonderfully – Blizzard’s quarterly report promises many records!

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Modernes Gaming geht weit über Spiele hinaus – Neue Medien auf dem Vormarsch

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The gaming industry is growing, gamers are changing. SuperData presents the current trends.

The market research company SuperData published a report on the game market in mid-2017. In addition to the most successful games of recent months, the researchers highlight the key trends in the gaming industry.

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The report begins with the words: “Gaming is no longer just about the games.” Because modern gaming and today’s gamer behavior go beyond that.

eSports, videos, and VR are on the rise

The way players interact with their games is changing. Games are no longer played alone in a quiet room, but players are now engaging with them more comprehensively.

According to SuperData, eSports offerings, online gaming videos, and virtual reality provide an ecosystem for players where they can shape how they want to interact with the games. They have new freedoms to stay connected with the games and the community for longer periods.

They “stay in the game,” even if they do not have a controller in hand. Worldwide, over 665 million players use platforms like Twitch or YouTube to see content about their favorite games – whether it’s tournaments, tutorials, or trailers.

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The virtual reality, which launched in the gaming market in 2016, will continue to grow. By 2020, SuperData predicts that players will invest over 4.5 billion dollars in VR gaming – that is 20 times what it is today.

More information from the SuperData report:

  • Not all gamers are male: 46% of gamers in the US are female.
  • Overall, the gaming market will grow by 12% in 2017 compared to the previous year. Digital revenues on consoles continue to rise.
  • The game with the highest revenues in 2017 so far (until the end of June) is League of Legends. On consoles, FIFA 17 reigns. In the mobile market, Honour of Kings is at the top.

Interesting: Over 70 million active players! – Current figures on PSN and PS Plus

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Hearthstone: “I Win” – Death Knight Uther can directly destroy the opponent

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We show you the Death Knight forms of Paladin, Priest, and Druid from the Hearthstone expansion “Knights of the Frozen Throne”.

It won’t be long until the new expansion for Hearthstone, Knights of the Frozen Throne, is finally released. In preparation for the addon, Blizzard is already revealing which cards the game will include. Today, we present you the latest reveals, including the Death Knight heroes for Druid and Paladin!

Malfurion the Pestilent is the new form of the Druid. For 7 mana, Malfurion gains 5 armor and may choose one thing – either he summons 2 spiders that are poisonous, with 1/2 or he calls 2 scarabs with Taunt and values of 1/5. His hero power transforms into Plague Lord. He can choose one: either he gains 3 attack or 3 armor this turn. Thus, he has the right hero power for every occasion!

For Druids, there is also the new minion Druid of the Swarm. For 2 mana, it has stats of 1/2 and has a “Choose One” effect. Either it transforms into a poisonous spider (with stats of 1/2) or it becomes a scarab with Taunt and 1/5.

For 9 mana, Paladins become Uther of the Ebon Blade and gain 5 armor. As a Battlecry, they also get a weapon with 5/3 and Lifesteal! His hero power becomes The Four Horsemen. He summons one of the Horsemen with stats of 2/2. If all 4 Horsemen are in play, the opposing hero is immediately destroyed!

Also for Paladins is the new minion Blackguard. For 6 mana, it has solid stats of 3/9 and a powerful effect. Whenever your hero is healed, Blackguard deals that much damage to a random enemy minion!

Priests set aside the Light and become Shadowreaper Anduin. For 8 mana, they gain 5 armor and destroy all minions with 5 or more attack. The hero power becomes Voidform and deals 2 damage. Whenever the Priest plays a card, the hero power refreshes and can be used again.

A new spell for Priests is Shadow Essence. For 6 mana, you summon a 5/5 copy of a random minion from your deck. Just when this minion has a powerful Deathrattle effect, it can be quite valuable.

What do you think of the three new “Death Knight” heroes? Are they cool and powerful or does one effect feel weaker than another?

Did you also receive 2,000 Arcane Dust compensation?

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Wootbox September 2017: Bad Guys – All die fiesen Schurken

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The Wootbox in September 2017 is filled with the nastiest villains.

The Wootbox is an offer where you subscribe and receive a surprise package with merchandise from well-known franchises every month. This time, the Wootbox is themed “Bad Guy.”

Do you think Saruman’s beard is better styled than Gandalf’s? Are you the only one who realizes that in movies, the sympathies are unfairly on the side of the smug weaklings, while the cool powerful guys lose at the end of the film because the movies are totally manipulated and unrealistic, and it should actually end differently?

If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you are ready for the Wootbox Bad Guys of September!

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They trample on feelings and morality: the iconic figures of this Wootbox are not here to serve in paradise; they want to rule in hell.

The deadly terror of Sauron, the demonic power of the fighter Akuma from Street Fighter, the cold and melancholic revenge of the cursed pirates from Pirates of the Caribbean, or the destructive jealousy of Vegeta, this is what we offer you among other things with this exciting box!

Subscribe to Wootbox immediately at the link provided!

The Wootbox Bad Guys is available for €19.99 and will sweeten your end of vacation with official and exclusive products worth over €50. And as every month, a Wooter will win a MegaWootbox containing premium prizes worth over €2000.

Become as agile and strong as the Kraken with this Wootbox Bad Guys and subscribe now at www.wootbox.de!

If you are only fans of geek T-shirts: Wootbox has launched its Wootshirt subscription! Receive a T-shirt with exclusive design and limited edition on the same theme as the monthly Wootbox every month. It usually costs €9.99, but with the promotional code START, Wootbox offers an introductory price of €3.99.

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Hunt for Eternal Record on Steam – PUBG even surpasses CS:GO

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The success continues: PUBG is shooting past Dust2 and Nuke to take second place from CS:GO. Now there is only one game left in the Steam charts that occupies the first place for the most simultaneous players.

The record hunt of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is entertaining and a bit like watching a new football team fighting its way up the Bundesliga, match by match.

The shooter with the “battle royale” principle is currently still in Early Access but already has a large community of many enthusiastic players. Will it reach the big leap to first place?

The most simultaneous players, PUBG now behind Dota 2

Just a few days ago, we reported that PUBG was ranked among the top games in the Steam charts. This is about the category “most simultaneous players“. Last week, PUBG was the game with the most simultaneous players that was not made by Valve. Only the popular shooter “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” and the popular MOBA “Dota 2” were ahead of it.

In the meantime, Battlegrounds has surpassed CS:GO and is now next up against Dota 2. To reach this hurdle, several players are still needed. Considering the current hype of the battle royale shooter, the goal of first place is quite realistic. What makes Battlegrounds a hit has been discovered by Jürgen in his review.

PUBG has now exceeded the mark of 500,000 simultaneous players. Dota 2 has more than 700,000 current players.

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Record-breaking are also the item prices

The shooter has recently started offering cosmetic items, whose prices quickly skyrocketed. Mini-skirts and bandanas are causing high purchase sums in the Steam market. A purple skirt can fetch nearly $500.

Players are also willing to spend a lot of money on hotpants or trench coats. The item prices for cosmetic PUBG content are exploding

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No overtime for Destiny 2 – Crunch at Halo 2 was deadly

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Bungie has overhauled its policy on overtime. There are no more forced overtime hours at Destiny 2.

Luke Timmins is the Head of Engineering at Bungie and has been with the company for 16 years. He remembers how it used to be. For 18 months, the staff had to push forced overtime to support the launch of Halo 2 in November 2004. Everyone worked 50 hours or more a week for over a year and a half.

Halo 2 almost killed Bungie

The “Crunch,” the overtime, on Halo 2 nearly killed Bungie. It was brutal, Timmins says. He has never seen people work as much as they did back then.

Those who survived Halo 2 and were still at Bungie vowed: “Never again. We will never do this to ourselves again.“

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The Crunch you want to have, and the Crunch you have to have

Timmins describes Bungie’s struggle against the Crunch in a talk at the Casual Connect conference. Gamesindustry reported on it.

According to Timmins, there are two types of Crunch:

  • the Crunch you want to have because you really want to add a feature
  • and the Crunch you have to have because the game must be ready by deadline X

Both types of Crunch are dangerous and can lead to poor outcomes for the company and the individual. Even if the overtime arises out of passion and positive reasons, it is dangerous.

Overtime burns out the company and its personnel, says Timmins. Some even felt guilty when taking a vacation. Managers must ensure that employees can unplug sometimes.

The problem is: once a company has established a culture where overtime is normal, it becomes hard to change. People then either take vacation out of passion or fear.

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Bungie was only able to solve the problem when the management was restructured to focus on employees and their well-being. This has a lot to do with “one-on-one” conversations.

Once a week, one can observe how half of Bungie’s staff walks through Bellevue Park in Seattle and talks to each other. Every week, there are these one-on-one meetings between managers and their people. They are mandatory. Only then do employees express how they really feel and do not mumble to their boss, “Everything is okay,” when asked about their well-being.

In these talks, goals are set for the employee. Every six months, they are reviewed by all Bungie managers.

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There was still Crunch in the base game Destiny, no more in the DLCs

The fight against Crunch at Bungie was long and hard. With Destiny itself, there were still overtime hours. All DLCs and expansions for Destiny 1 and also Destiny 2 are now created without a full forced Crunch. Bungie is proud of this, also because they now plan and organize better.

With Destiny, mandatory vacations were first introduced because people wanted to push overtime.

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Especially the Crunch that developers want to have is a problem that Timmins knows himself: There is always a feature that a designer desperately wants in the game, but it is four months behind schedule and does not fit into the game at all. Timmins experienced this himself with Halo 2: “Before I knew it, I was sitting in the office until 4 a.m. every day and hadn’t seen my wife. Most designers always have an incredibly good idea and things that absolutely need to get into the game.

But then one must have the strength to say: “No, it’s not possible. We can’t do this, and that’s okay.”

“The moment you no longer have that strength, everything falls apart,” says Timmins.

What can happen when Crunch is part of the company’s DNA can be seen in this sad extreme example:

Crunch Time: Young Developer Works Himself to Death – 89 Hour Week

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“Work harder!” LoL pro boasts about his salary, gets in trouble for it

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A player of the popular MOBA League of Legends (LoL) tried to silence a viewer with his salary. For this, there is now an official slap on the wrist.

The South Korean pro Jun-sik “Bang” Bae plays for the top team SK Telecom T1. There also plays the legendary “Faker,” who specializes in the mid position.

Take a cue from Faker

Bang is the starting AD Carry of SK Telecom T1. AD Carries include LoL champions like Ezreal, Ashe, or Varus. Bang is 21 years old.

Like many of the top players, Bang streams on the platform Twitch. In a LoL stream in February 2017, a comment came in saying: “Hey, Faker just received a donation of one million Korean Won. Work harder.” That’s about €750.

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You should work harder!

Bang was so annoyed by the comment that he kicked the person who wrote it from the stream and then said: “My salary would be higher than what a hundred of your kind can put together. You should take your own advice. You should work harder.”

Although Bang apologized for this comment in July, he stated that it was part of a larger context. He had previously asked the Twitch chat not to provoke him. He is not a patient person, but straightforward. However, if he hurt people, he is sorry and in the future wants to try to be more mature.

The LoL committee of South Korea has nonetheless initiated proceedings against him.

Due to the proceedings, Bang and his team SK Telecom T1 have now been “warned.” The warning itself is not too serious, but if they receive another, they will lose points in the Korean ranking.

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The community views this warning critically. Many feel that Bang has done nothing wrong.

Perhaps there was also some jealousy involved – especially with such a young pro. After all, everyone at SK Telecom T1 is a bit in Faker’s shadow. After all, he is God:

League of Legends: LoL-God starts stream on Twitch, breaks viewer records

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Broken Balls in Pokémon GO – Bug Causes Legendary Pokémon to Flee

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Problems catching legendary Pokémon? The last Premier Ball is apparently bugged and only catches Pokémon under one condition. Players are complaining about this Pokémon GO error.

Catching legendary Pokémon is a significant challenge for players from the Pokémon GO community. The battles against Lugia, Articuno, and Moltres have thus far gone relatively “easily” and could be completed quickly. The bigger hurdle is catching these monsters. The base catch chance is about 3% and now a bug also causes the last ball to hardly work.

The last Premier Ball is probably broken!

Worldwide, trainers are reporting problems with the last Premier Ball in Pokémon GO. These are the balls you receive after a raid to catch the raid boss. While some Premier Balls work as intended, the last one causes problems.

Apparently, you can only catch a Pokémon with the last Premier Ball if it is a Critical Catch. Critical Catches are rare and happen randomly. They let the ball wobble only once and then guarantee the catch of the Pokémon.

If the last Premier Ball is not a Critical Catch, every raid boss Pokémon flees. This is a claim that trainers around the world are now investigating.

It is still not 100% certain whether this bug actually occurs. However, it is advised to pretend you have one less Premier Ball, as the last one is apparently unreliable.

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Trainers seek counter-evidence

On the internet, trainers are trying to find proof that it is a coincidence and not a bug. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the last ball seemingly cannot catch raid bosses. Unless it is a “Critical Catch.”

On Reddit, trainer CaptainMorti has offered a “bounty.” He is looking for a trainer who can prove to him that they caught a legendary Pokémon with the last Premier Ball. Critical Catches are excluded. If a trainer manages to provide this proof, they will receive a Reddit Gold gift.

CaptainMorti is also convinced that the last Premier Ball is bugged. He has not seen a trainer in real life who successfully caught a legendary Pokémon with the last ball. The last ball always does the same: wobbles once, then the Pokémon breaks out and flees.

In the following videos, two trainers demonstrate that the last ball does not even work with Magikarp.

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So far, no trainer on Reddit has been able to provide proof that the last Premier Ball can catch a monster without a “Critical Catch.” There has been no statement from Niantic on this matter yet. It is possible that the bug is a synchronization issue. Perhaps this ball does not exist for the game at all, which is why it has these problems.

We will continue to monitor this phenomenon and report on any news.

If you are having trouble with the raid Pokémon, there are currently many other interesting monsters. The rare Pokémon are currently invading many German cities

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Samsung Galaxy S8 is €50 cheaper at Saturn Super Sunday

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During the Saturn Super-Sunday, you will again find some interesting offers. Leading the way is the Samsung Galaxy S8 for 579 euros.

It is Sunday again and accordingly, Saturn has new Super-Sunday offers. You get a direct discount of 50 euros on the Samsung Galaxy S8, making it cost you 579 euros instead of 629 euros. All three color variants are on offer: Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, and Orchid Grey. The discount will be applied at checkout.

The Galaxy S8 is Samsung’s current smartphone flagship and is characterized by its almost bezel-less design. The operating system on the S8 is Android 7.0. Under the hood is an Exynos 8895 Octa-Core processor and 4 GB of RAM. The display has a diagonal of 5.8 inches and is nearly bezelless.

The internal storage is 64 GB and can be expanded to 256 GB via a micro-SD card. It has a very strong camera on both the front and back, allowing you to take excellent pictures.

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All offers are valid until Monday at 9 AM or while supplies last.

The offers presented here are equipped with so-called affiliate links. With a purchase through one of these links, we receive a small commission from the respective provider. The price remains unaffected by this.

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Llamas plz! The hardest builders of Fortnite demand compensation

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In Fortnite the latest patch 1.4 has robbed players of their bases. They don’t find it funny, and compensation must come. Players want Llamas – especially the power users.

With the latest patch 1.4 in Fortnite, all home bases have been reset, except for those in the beginner zone Steinwand. But everything in Plankerton, Bru-Tal, and Twine Peaks is gone.

The bases had to make way for renovations on the maps. For balance reasons, the maps were redesigned. To avoid conflicts, the developer Epic reset the player bases.

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Bases reset – Where has my stuff gone?

As “compensation”, Epic placed materials back into the Storm Shield storage of the players.

If you go to the Storm Shield in your home base, where you usually start the mission, there’s a tab at the top labeled “Storage” where you can access the materials.

It will be a pile of raw materials and the traps you built in your base.

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Hey man, where is my base? – The wipe came without warning

Particularly annoying about the wipe: It came without warning. Because Epic had left out the part with “You are about to be homeless” from the patch notes. They forgot that one. In the future, Epic promises to send players a warning when something like this happens. However, there will not be a complete wipe of all progress.

Now, the base wipe isn’t a big problem for “regular players”. Fortnite just started a few weeks ago, and those who play moderately haven’t invested much time in building their advanced bases yet.

Thousands of resources built, countless hours invested

But it hits the hardest fans of Fortnite hard.

On Twitter, power users complain about what they have lost and show overflowing Storm Shield storage, which seems mocking. It’s like smashing someone’s huge LEGO land, throwing them 8 wheelbarrows of stones, and saying: Have fun rebuilding.

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The hardest cases are probably these: You can see that storage is overflowing with built materials. Thousands of resources have flowed into the base. Players say they had spent up to 50 hours hunting for the base believing it would be permanent.

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The demand is clear “Llamas plz” – these are the loot boxes in the game. Let’s see if Epic will relent here and offer Llamas as compensation.

Other players, by the way, see the situation much more relaxed. After all, the game is still in early access – one should expect this kind of thing.

If there really are Llamas, there might be a mythical hero inside:

Player spends $1500 in Fortnite, gets the wrong mythical hero

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Die Alpha für Dauntless startet, die MMO-Antwort auf Monster Hunter

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This month, the Alpha for Dauntless starts, the western answer to Monster Hunter.

The founders of Dauntless will have the opportunity to play the game this month.

Alpha of Dauntless for Founders – When do the Beta phases start?

The Alpha of Dauntless begins on August 18 and ends on August 30. It will be a 24/7 Alpha, meaning the servers will remain open continuously. Players who have purchased a founder’s pack will have access, which grants access to the Alpha. 

Later, Dauntless is set to become a free-to-play game.

The Alpha marks the “I can finally play Dauntless” phase of the project. A closed beta is planned for the third quarter of 2017, followed by an open beta in the fourth quarter of 2017.

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What is Dauntless?

Dauntless is closely related to the “Monster Hunter” franchise. It’s basically as if you take everything from an MMORPG away, except the boss fights. Players prepare meticulously for these, which take a long time and have multiple phases.

The “Monster Hunter” franchise has made a hit out of this formula. However, Monster Hunter is more of a thing for Asia or handheld consoles.

Dauntless aims to take this formula, make a coop MMO out of it, and bring it to PC and to Europe and North America. It is described as a mix of Monster Hunter, Dark Souls, and World of Warcraft.

A port for PS4 and Xbox One is not ruled out by Dauntless – this would probably be done if it performs well on PC. A controller option is already possible.

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For a long time, it seemed that Dauntless was the only way to play such a game here in the West. Nowadays, Monster Hunter World has been announced for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. However, it’s still going to take a bit longer. Dauntless thus has a head start. Additionally, Dauntless will be free-to-play and will emphasize coop/MMO elements of the idea more than Monster Hunter World.

If you want to dive into Dauntless and want a founder’s pack, you can find all the information in this FAQ on the Dauntless website.

More info about the game and an initial impression can be found here:

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The coloring book for Destiny will be released next week – 96 pages of creativity

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

You can buy a Destiny coloring book and color guardians, ghosts, and enemies according to your imagination.

Next month, on September 6, Destiny 2 will be released. If you can hardly bear this long wait and are desperately craving your dose of “Destiny,” you can now receive this dose in a slightly different way: through a Destiny coloring book.

On August 8, “Destiny: The Official Coloring Book” will be published on Amazon.com. The price is $16 – currently, the book can be pre-ordered for $11. In 96 pages, you will be able to prove that you can not only topple Hive gods but also “stay within the lines.”

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Here are a few sample images where you can unleash your creativity:

When will the coloring book be released in Germany?

However, there is a small catch for German Destiny fans: On Amazon.de, January 9, 2018, is still listed as the release date. It is available for pre-order at 17 Euros. Apparently, the coloring book can already be bought via Amazon UK. So, you should be able to get the Destiny coloring book early even in this country.

“Destiny: The Official Coloring Book” was designed by Brazilian Destiny fan and comic artist Ze Carlos. He was chosen by Bungie because he won a community T-shirt design contest.

It is an official Bungie product. On Amazon.com, it is already the “#1 bestseller” in the “Cities & Architecture” category among adult coloring books.

This coloring book is not the only book available about Destiny. Here we present two other Destiny books.

You love to color but have no idea about Destiny? In our beginner guide, you will find all the important information about the MMO shooter to ensure a smooth start in Destiny 2:

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Source(s):
  1. GameSpot

Flak oder Camouflage? Battlefield 1 testet bald neue Spezialisierungen

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

With the specializations in Battlefield 1, you can execute longer bayonet charges or become immune to flare guns. However, the current plans are not yet finalized and may change before they go live. We provide an overview of the specialization system.

Battlefield 1 will turn one year old in a few months. It will continue to be supported by the developers. In addition to DLCs, there are regular updates aimed at improving the World War shooter.

New specializations are intended to bring more depth and strategy to your gameplay. On Reddit, DICE presented the first drafts of this system, which you will soon be able to test.

Battlefield 1 Specializations – Perks for Classes

Developer DICE has released a draft of the new specializations system that is about to enter a testing phase. In the post on Reddit, they stated that the system is not finished and can change at any time. So keep that in mind when you see the first plans of the system.

The “Specializations” are being developed to give players more options and variety in each kit. They are not intended to simply enhance players, but to serve specific purposes.

There are two different types: General and Kit-Specific. Each class has access to 7 different general and two kit-specific specializations. Each player starts with a selection of three specializations available from the beginning: Flak, Cover, and Quick Regen.

You can unlock additional specializations by completing various in-game objectives introduced with the In The Name Of The Tsar expansion. However, in the CTE test area, all specializations are unlocked for testing purposes. These tests are only available to PC players on the CTE.

The following specializations are available so far:

List of all Specializations

Generic:

  • Flak: Incoming damage from explosions is reduced by 15%
  • Cover: Incoming suppression is reduced by 25%
  • Quick Regen: 20% reduction in the time until automatic (out of combat) healing kicks in
  • Quick Unspot: You will become undetected 2 seconds faster after being spotted
  • Bayonet Training: The bayonet charge lasts 1 second longer and reloads 1 second faster
  • Hasty Retreat: Increases your maximum sprint speed by 10% while being suppressed
  • Camouflage: When you move slowly or stand still, you are immune to flare guns / Spot Flares

Assault:

  • Juggernaut: The gas mask further reduces explosion damage by 15% – is stackable
  • Controlled Demolition: TNT is detonated in sequence

Medic:

  • Stimulant Syringe: Revives of allies provide both players with 20% sprint speed – lasts 8 seconds and is not stackable
  • Concealed Rescue: Fallen squad members within a 20-meter radius drop smoke grenades to cover their revival. (40 seconds cooldown)

Support:

  • Unbreakable: Incoming suppression is reduced by 75% when the bipod is equipped
  • Pin Down: The duration that an enemy remains spotted is extended by suppression.

Scout:

  • Scapegoat: A decoy is automatically deployed when you drop below 35% health from a distant enemy (30s cooldown)
  • Perimeter Alarm: When your tripmine is triggered, enemies within a 15-meter radius will be revealed on the minimap.
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The specializations system is set to be available for PC players on the CTE in the near future. Due to different release regulations for consoles, players on PS4 and Xbox One will not be able to test it right away. No specific dates for the tests have been provided yet.

We would like to emphasize again that the developers want to test this system with you, and the values and features are not set in stone yet. The camouflage specialization has particularly faced criticism in the Reddit comments.

Have you not played BF1 for a while and are wondering if you should dive back in? In this article, we show you why Battlefield 1 can still be worth it

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Rare monsters are invading Germany in Pokémon GO

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The weekend starts extremely well for many Pokémon GO trainers. Countless rare Pokémon are invading selected cities, delighting the players. The reason for this is a special event that the developers announced just yesterday.

Yesterday, many trainers were surprised by the news that a spontaneous Pokémon GO event is set to start this weekend. Originally, Safari Zone events were supposed to start today, August 5th, but these were postponed by the developers at short notice.

As compensation, there are now particularly rare Pokémon to catch in many cities in Europe. And during the event, they are anything but “rare” there.

Cities are packed with Icognito and Kangama

Last night, we reported on the surprising event affecting many cities in Europe. However, it’s not actually that surprising, as Niantic gave the crucial hint when some Safari Zone events were postponed.

On August 5th, Safari events were supposed to take place in Copenhagen and Prague. For “reasons”, Niantic has postponed these events to a later, unknown date. Furthermore, it was mentioned, “As a special surprise, Pokémon that can only be seen very rarely in Europe will appear for a short time in various European cities. Keep your eyes open!”

This quote left many questions unanswered. But now it’s clear what Niantic meant: They are flooding the cities with rare Pokémon.

And we don’t mean that “one might pop up here and there”. In the embedded screenshots below, you can see what we mean. Reports of the masses of rare Pokémon are accumulating in our Facebook group for Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Berlin Event

The following image was shared by Simon from Berlin:

  • It’s also going great in Duisburg! Screenshot from Axel: 
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When and whether other rare or regional Pokémon like Tauros, Porenta or Corasonn will appear more frequently is unfortunately still unclear. For now, trainers can upgrade their collections with Kangama and Icognito.

You can find all further information and which cities are participating in this Pokémon GO event here

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Do artifact templates remain in WoW after Legion?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Artifact weapons are one of the core elements of World of Warcraft: Legion. They are, along with legendary items, the strongest in the game. Many people wish that the skins could still be transmogrified after Legion because of the stories behind the artifacts.

In yesterday’s Q&A with Ion Hazzikostas and Josh Allen, the question arose whether there is already a final decision on whether artifact templates can be unlocked for transmogrification, whether they will only be available for Legion, and whether they will be bound to the class or specialization.

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Templates as Transmogrifikation collectible – with restrictions

Since artifact weapons were originally planned as a “Legion-Only” feature, Hazzikostas’ answers are somewhat surprising:

  • The original plan was that templates could be used during Legion and would disappear with the next expansion. But the more it was thought about, the less satisfied people were with this decision.
  • At the moment, a system is being planned where players can collect artifact templates as transmogrification. The system is also intended for upcoming expansions, so players can fulfill the tasks in Legion again to collect the templates. This should be possible even if Legion was never played.
  • The only exceptions will be templates that reflect the player’s skill. This includes, among other things: All templates from the Mage Tower, achievements in PvP, and the template for successfully completing a Mythic +15 dungeon.
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Whether the plans also apply to the artifact fishing rod remains to be seen.

The decisions are still not final. These are merely thoughts being played with and are slowly solidifying. However, the team would find it a shame if these skins would never appear again after Legion.

It is not planned, however, to add further artifact templates with patch 7.3 or later.

What is your opinion? Should the artifact skins remain part of Legion and not be carried over? Or should only people who are currently playing be allowed to transmogrify?

By the way, with patch 7.3, all relic slots will be unlocked upon reaching level 110!

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Source(s):
  1. Blizzard
  2. MMO-Champion

Gamescom 2017 Offers: Games and Consoles Bundles Greatly Reduced

Kevin Nielsen Kevin Nielsen Reading time 2 minutes

In conjunction with Gamescom 2017, Saturn has some interesting offers related to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

In the context of the upcoming Gamescom 2017, Saturn has now put some offers online that may be of interest to some of you. Here you primarily get the Xbox One S 500 GB bundled with Minecraft and PES 2016 for only 199 euros (instead of 239 euros).

With the Xbox One S, you can expect not only a sleek design but also an improved Xbox One controller. Thanks to the textured surfaces, it now feels significantly better in hand. Furthermore, the console is a fully functional 4K Blu-ray player.

Xbox One S 500 GB + Minecraft + PES 2016 for 199 euros

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Es wird putzig in ARK Survival Evolved! Der Schmuse-Otter kommt

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

ARK Survival Evolved is getting new content. Studio Wildcard revealed a new Dino dossier and announced that the furry otter is joining the survival MMO. He may not be a great fighter, but he is an excellent collector. Primarily, the otter is cuddly and fluffy.

Survivors have a tough time in the ARK. Dangerous beasts lurk everywhere, ready to devour them whole. The harsh weather conditions like freezing snow or pouring rain can take a toll on the survivors. Not to mention: other tribes attacking the base and wanting to smash everything with their dinos.

Perhaps Studio Wildcard thought that survivors need a little relief from all the survival stress. The developers revealed a new Dino dossier that showcases the adorable otter. 

ARK Otter Dossier

ARK’s new dino is an otter – What’s his job? Cuddling and being cute

In a world full of dangerous dinos, the delicate otter had to develop a clever head. He is an extraordinary hunter and collector and has to find ways to get to his favorite food, fish.

The otter is peaceful and poses no threat to survivors or dinos.  Besides, the otter would be too frail to be a fighter anyway.

Otters are easy to find. They stand out with their elongated bodies, bushy tails, and webbed feet. Since otters are naturally curious and quickly gain trust, they are often hunted for their shiny fur.  However, most survivors tame otters to have them as loyal companions by their side.

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Tamed otters sit on the shoulder & collect pearls

Anyone who acquires such an otter as a survivor has a companion that is very close to them. This little creature prefers to get comfortable on the shoulder. The warm and soft fur provides warmth to the survivor while cuddling. 

The survivor can also send the otter to hunt fish for him. The curious otter has a tendency to hoard silica pearls.  Sometimes he even finds black pearls.

Pearls are an important resource in ARK for crafting technological items.

What do you think of the new cuddle otter? Perhaps his cuteness will bring a bit of better mood back to the community.

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Source(s):
  1. survivetheark