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ARK Survival Evolved gets a new dino – community prefers fixes

Leya Jankowski 3. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

Studio Wildcard announced a new dino in ARK Survival Evolved. It is expected to be introduced soon through a dino dossier – Much is not yet known about the creature. Additionally, there is an update regarding the launch and new patches. However, the community’s enthusiasm is limited.

On Friday, August 4th, Studio Wildcard will unveil a new dossier and thus also a new creature coming to the game.

Dino dossiers are notes about all the creatures that can be found in the survival MMO. The notes reveal more about the natural behavior of the dinos, letting you know whether they are more aggressive or harmless. The dossier also indicates whether survivors can tame the creatures and utilize them. Dinos are popular pets in ARK, fighting, farming, or transporting for their owners.

Ark Brontosaurus Dossier — Here is the dossier of the Brontosaurus. Dossiers are notes that reveal quite a bit about the dinos. Survivors can find them all over the ARK.

New content leaves the community in a dilemma

Online games like ARK Survival Evolved thrive on new content. This keeps players enjoying the game even after years and prevents it from becoming boring. Whether it’s new maps, characters, or animals.

Fresh content is always welcome – Or?

In ARK Survival Evolved, the community is in a dilemma regarding new content.

The new dino dossier was announced on ARK’s official Twitter. Along with the note, there should also be a preview of the launch and new patches.

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The tweet received many hearts, a sign of approval. However, looking at the comments, there are also expressions of frustration. A comment found high up states: “How about fixing what you have first before adding more?”

This statement sparked a heated discussion among users. Some defend the developers and appreciate Wildcard for the many contents and hard work put into ARK.

Others just wish for a bug-free game, which they can enjoy without lags and bugs. These debates can be observed on Twitter, in fan forums, or also on our site in the comments.

ARK Survival Evolved is still in Early Access – Release is approaching

ARK Survival Evolved is an Early Access title. The survival MMO has held this status for about two years now. Originally, the full release of ARK was scheduled for August 8.

The release has, however, been postponed along with the DLC Ragnarok to August 29 .These delays are currently contributing to the bad mood in the community. Many are wondering how ARK will ever be “fixed” before release.

Wildcard frequently emphasizes that the developers want to release as much content as possible before fixing the complexities. That’s why they are still in Early Access. Whether this will indeed be accomplished by the release remains to be seen.

Now, fans can only watch in anticipation to see which new creature will make it into the dino MMO.

Studio Wildcard is an indie studio that hit it big with its first title. The scale of the game can sometimes overwhelm the small team. You can learn more about it here: ARK – “The community team also manages balancing and quality tests”

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Overwatch: PTR-Patch 1.14 – Reinhardt-Verbesserungen und Doomfist-Fixes

Cortyn 3. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The next update of Overwatch is on the PTR. Although the patch is gigantic, there are only a few changes.

Those who keep the PTR client of Overwatch up to date may have noticed that Blizzard is already offering the next big patch for download in the background.

Patch 1.14 is a proud 4.18 GB in size and contains surprisingly few changes. Basically, it is just bug fixes that are supposed to fix minor issues in the game.

Improvement for Reinhardt, otherwise just minor stuff

The current patch notes include the following changes:

Bug fixes

General

A bug has been fixed that prevented the group leader from opening the training menu.
A bug has been fixed that occasionally caused the game to crash when players wanted to buy loot boxes.

Heroes

Multiple bugs have been fixed that caused Doomfist’s skins to render incorrectly.
A bug has been fixed that occasionally caused Reinhardt’s charge not to push back enemies anymore.

It is to be expected that more patch notes will follow, which will only be “unlocked” in the coming days.

Much anticipated are also the promised buffs for Junkrat. Internally, developers have already experimented with giving the explosive defensive hero 2 charges of his mine. Whether these changes will come to the PTR remains to be seen.

It will likely only take a few days for data miners to search the patch for the smallest details. Perhaps information about the next heroes or the next maps can already be found…

This year, the Summer Games are also returning! We will tell you what’s new in this article.

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Welchen Champion in Paladins mögt Ihr am liebsten? Umfrage

Leya Jankowski 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

We want to know which champion in Paladins is the most popular. Can you help us find out? Then take part in our survey and tell us: Which champion do you like the most?

Most of the heroes in Paladins would not be expected in a “shooter”. For example, there is the little fairy Willo, who deals tremendous damage with a flower. Noble knights like Ash or Fernando would be more expected in an RPG. Most heroes seem to have sprung from a fantasy world: The dark warlord Zhin even shoots with a sword.

Paladins is full of quirky heroes that make the MOBA shooter something special in its genre.

Which Paladins champion are you? Take the test!

We were curious, which champion do you like the most in Paladins? This is about your personal taste. Perhaps you simply like the appearance of a champion or you laugh at their voice lines.

Do you have a champion that you play a lot with, even though you may not be very good with them? It could also be that your heart truly beats for the first hero you ever tried.

No matter why you think a champ is great – In this survey, you can give your hero a voice.

Paladins Willo Schierling1 — Paladins – In this shooter, there are devilish fairies that could have jumped straight out of a fairy tale.

Who is your very own Paladins hero?

Until the end of the week, we will keep the results secret!

You can still tell us in the comments who you voted for and why.

Leya says: You can read here which champion stole my heart in Paladins: For me, the crazy winter witch Evie is a real highlight.

Play Paladins for free on PS4, Xbox One, PC

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Battlefield 1: Is the shooter still worth it in 2017?

Gastbeitrag 2. August 2017 Reading time 6 minutes

Battlefield 1 is currently trending, and developer DICE is rolling out a lot of content. It has been over half a year since its release, and our guest author Dennis Zühlke takes another look at the multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1. Whether he feels the urge to play again and if it is still worth it, you will find out in this article.

Ah, Battlefield is one of my favorite series among shooters, and back in the day, I spent countless hours in Battlefield 2 on the popular map called “Strike at Karkand,” and my summer holidays melted away like butter.

When I saw the new trailer for Battlefield 1 and the massive scenes from World War I, I immediately jumped on the hype train and couldn’t wait to welcome the multiplayer title to my game library.

Now it has been on the market for over half a year, and I must say: I still enjoy it after many hours. Partly because developer DICE is currently delivering a lot of content, and the next expansion is already just around the corner. It’s a good reason to check it out again and write a little article about whether Battlefield 1 is still worth it.

Classes for Everyone

Battlefield offers four main classes along with smaller subclasses like pilots.

Assault Soldier – My Favorite and Ideal for Beginners

First, we have the Assault Soldier, equipped with submachine guns and assault rifles, making it the ideal class for destroying vehicles. The gadgets of the Assault Soldier provide everything you need for a proper tank destroyer. They include the bulky anti-tank rifle, which is fired while lying down, or quickly thrown anti-tank grenades.

I must admit that I have played as the Assault Soldier almost exclusively throughout my gaming time; it’s the most fun for me. I would recommend this class for a start to immerse yourself in Battlefield 1.

The Medic – Quick Revives with a Syringe

Next, we have the Medic, who, as the name suggests, heals teammates and revives fallen soldiers. In the last installments of the shooter series, the Medic was integrated into the Assault Soldier, but in Battlefield 1, the Medic is once again an independent class. Equipped with self-loading rifles, you can not only heal allies but also take down enemies effectively.

Since you are in World War I, there are small syringes instead of defibrillators, which achieve the same effect and get your team players back on their feet. Reviving here is quite quick and pleasant.

Players who want to inflict more damage can also carry grenade launchers and attach them to their weapons.

The Support – Provides Mayhem

The third member is the Support, who creates quite a stir with his machine gun. Besides shooting, you also have the option to supply your teammates with ammunition. If desired, you can also entrench yourself as a mortar and fire shells from the rear lines. Note that while using the mortar, you have no protection and become an easy target for enemy troops; also, you will be marked on the map with every shot.

Since the Engineer from the last parts is eliminated, the Support now takes over the repair of vehicles with a wrench. Also cool: You can place sticky mines that automatically explode with a timer, ideal for enemy tanks and heavily fortified soldiers.

The Scout – Keeping Everything in Sight

Lastly, we have the Scout, who focuses on long-range engagements and eliminates enemy threats from a great distance. Equipped with various repeating rifles, an experienced player can accomplish a lot. A flare gun is used here to mark enemies, which can also set players on fire. Instead of claymores, there are tripwire mines that serve the same purpose and send enemies to the afterlife.

In addition to the four main classes, there are smaller subclasses like the Pilots or Cavalry, which can be equipped with different weapons and gadgets. Lastly, there are the newly introduced Elite Classes, which can be picked up at certain times on the map and can turn the game around.

On the second page, we will discuss maps and game modes in Battlefield 1. You can expect a lot of variety.

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Camelot Unchained: Bots, Bugs and the Beta

Benedict Grothaus 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

As at the end of each week in the development of Camelot Unchained, the team at City State Entertainment has released a new newsletter. This time there are a few pieces of information that are particularly interesting.

Below, you can read a brief summary of the highlights.

We are the bots, resistance is welcomed!

After the team has revised and improved capabilities, animations, and visual effects, they let over 2000 bots compete against each other in a confined space to test performance. The result: No major lags and a FPS rate that makes the game playable at all times during the test.

Thus, one of the blockades on the way to the first beta has been overcome, “virtually destroyed”!

Beta. Beta? Beta!

That game production does not consist of just playing is made clear by Brittany Aubert in her contribution.

Eliminating bugs that can occur repeatedly in iterations is essential for successful development. However, testing together with players is also important.

And in this context, Aubert writes: “We’re driving towards Beta 1 at full speed”. The first testing phase seems to be getting closer – this time for real.

cu-forest — Dense and dark forests are one of the hallmarks of Camelot Unchained

As can be seen from the newsletter, development seems to be at an sufficiently advanced stage to soon conduct initial tests with players.

Unfortunately, there is still no concrete date for when exactly the beta will begin. However, we will keep you updated as soon as there are any news!

More information about the previous development of Camelot Unchained can be found on our news page.

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Destiny 2 plans “Code on Energy Drink” campaign, but not with Red Bull

Schuhmann 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2, there seems to be a deal in the works again. Buyers of energy drinks are expected to receive codes for Destiny 2. This involves gear and additional chances to win, although there was so much trouble with a similar promotion in Destiny 1.

Red Bull Codes were quite chaotic back then – Bungie is doing it again

The “Red Bull” promo from Destiny is still remembered by many Guardians.

Back then, players could find certain codes on “Red Bull” cans sold by the convenience store chain 7-Eleven.

However, the special promo cans were not available in Germany. They were imported, sold under the table, and there were key generators because the code was too simple, and oh … it was a can drama in the summer of 2015.

At Red Bull, it was about an exclusive multi-part quest that ended with a Sparrow and a Ghost appearing.

Activision and Bungie seem to fondly remember this campaign and say to themselves: That was great. Let’s do it again!

Rockstar Energy – Gear and Motorcycle

However, not with Red Bull, but with “Rockstar Energy”. As reported by the English-speaking site Gamerant, cans have already appeared showing a Guardian without his helmet, hanging out on a can.

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The advertising part of the message is “Score Loots with Cans”, something like “Grab loot with cans.” The prizes mentioned include:

In-game gear
as well as a chance to win “Limited Edition Games”, “PlayStation 4 Pro Consoles”, and “Husqvarna Motorcycles.”

This campaign seems to be intended for Great Britain. The codes are expected to be redeemable starting September 1st, it is said.

Bungie has yet to comment on the matter. Apparently, the campaign was supposed to be announced later. However, the first cans are already in circulation, and nothing escapes the internet.

Whether the Destiny 2 promo campaign will also come to Germany this time or if there will be another can drama remains to be seen.

Speaking of deals, something is going on at Bungie:

Destiny 2: Here are the bundles and exclusive controllers for PS4

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Pokémon GO Video: Defeating Lavados in Pairs – Geowaz Goes Crazy!

Patrick Freese 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

In an exciting battle, a group of two Pokémon GO trainers defeated the legendary Pokémon “Lavados”. In the video, you can see the battle. Naturally, Tyranitar and Golem were used, which are considered strong counters against Lavados. But well-known Water Pokémon also helped to defeat the Fire Bird.

Since yesterday, you can find another part of the legendary bird trio in Pokémon GO. Lavados is now available as a raid boss in the world, having replaced the Ice Bird Articuno, which had been in the game since the Pokémon GO Fest.

Many trainers have already faced the Fire Bird Lavados since yesterday. It turned out that the battle against this monster is not “particularly difficult”. Since then, groups have been trying to win the battle with as few players as possible. A duo trainer group has now achieved victory against the legendary boss.

Defeating Lavados with Two – A Close Call!

A new video shows how much influence a perfect Pokémon team can have on the battle against Lavados. The video surfaced on Reddit, showing Lavados being attacked and defeated by two trainers. With about 5 seconds left, it becomes clear that lag would lead to failure – a remarkable achievement and a strong team of the two trainers.

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It’s Better in Threes – Golem and Tyranitar are the Favorites

The legendary Pokémon are something special in Pokémon GO, as they are only available for a limited time in the game. This means that you have a certain time window to catch each of the three birds.

Of course, trainers want to defeat Lavados and catch it as quickly and effectively as possible while it is still in the game. You can find the schedule for the legendary birds here.

Trainers who have strong counter Pokémon have it easy in raids. Effective against Lavados are Golem or Tyranitar. If the two attackers also have Stone Edge in their moveset, you can deal a lot of damage. This is also shown by the trainers in the following video, who defeated the legendary Fire Bird in a trio group.

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The following Pokémon and movesets were used in the battle:

Trainer 1 – Two Tyranitar with Bite and Stone Edge, Two Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge, one Vaporeon with Water Gun and Aqua Tail, one Vaporeon with Water Gun and Hydro Pump.
Trainer 2 – One Tyranitar, two Golem, one Amoroso, two Vaporeon
Trainer 3 – One Tyranitar, three Golem, two Vaporeon

Do your Pokémon GO collection have strong attackers against Lavados?

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Guild Wars 2: Addon Path of Fire focuses on new content

Schuhmann 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The first journalists were able to play Path of Fire, the new expansion for Guild Wars 2. ArenaNet says: this is a content expansion.

Yesterday, Path of Fire was presented, the new expansion for Guild Wars 2. The English-speaking site PC Gamer had the opportunity to try the expansion a few weeks ago.

Dynamic Events and Mini-Games in the Oasis

The information from the article:

Path of Fire takes place in the Crystal Desert in the south of Ascalon. Veterans from Guild Wars 1 already know the region – but Path of Fire is set 250 years later.
In the first zone “Crystal Oasis,” the map “The Amnoon Oasis” was shown – a wonderful city full of mini-games and dynamic events.
Although it is desert zones, there are various biomes – all kinds of desert you can imagine: crystalline steppes, toxic stuff, all sorts of things!

Heart of Thorns was a Feature Expansion – Path of Fire will be a Content Expansion

According to ArenaNet, “Heart of Thorns” was a feature expansion that restructured Guild Wars 2 to allow for new expansions. Path of Fire is now a “content expansion,” bringing much more new content. Path of Fire brings more new area than “Heart of Thorns” and the six new maps of Season 3 combined.
The mounts will NOT be limited to the new zones – however, they will not be usable in PvP or World vs World.

Season 4 starts soon in Guild Wars 2

The mastery system in Guild Wars 2 “Path of Fire” is focused only on the mounts – a benefit for one mount can also apply to all others. Thus, the 4th upgrade for the Raptor means that its passive skill counts for all four mount categories.
The “Living World” will not pause, but will continue in the same timescale. Season Four is set to begin shortly after the release of “Path of Fire.”

More information about Path of Fire and all trailers can be enjoyed in our summary of the reveal:

Guild Wars 2: Release Date – New Expansion Path of Fire Announced

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Justice is to become a showcase martial arts MMO: Gameplay & Screenshots

Schuhmann 2. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

There is first gameplay of Justice, which is supposed to be the new martial arts MMORPG from Netease, the makers of Revelation Online. It is intended as their new flagship title.

Netease is a Chinese developer that makes a crazy amount of money publishing Blizzard games in China: Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, and Overwatch generate millions.

Netease is well known for Revelation Online

Netease also develops video games itself: New Westward Journey Online II is a popular MMORPG in China – it generated the third most digital revenue worldwide on PC in April 2017. New Westward Journey Online II thus ranks among the very top games, even though little is known about it in the West.

The new Asian MMORPG Justice has big ambitions

Here in the West, Netease is primarily known for “Revelation Online”, the Asian MMO that launched in the West in 2017.

Currently, Netease is planning the next “big thing” – the martial arts MMORPG Justice. For the first time, gameplay has now surfaced.

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The video showcases the playable hero class “Iron Fist.” The hero beats multiple opponents at the same time, causing some items to break. According to NetEase, the gameplay scene shows how Iron Fist fights his way out of an ambush.

Justice is said to give players a lot of freedom. The player’s actions are supposed to determine how the environment and NPCs react to him.

So far, Justice has primarily stood out due to its spectacular graphics. A first trailer showcased this in February 2017:

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New screenshots of Justice: This is how beautiful Netease’s new game looks

Update: On June 25, 2017, we discovered new screenshots of Justice on this page and added them to this article.

Justice is set to enter an alpha phase in China in July 2017. The game is intended to be Netease’s next “flagship” title. It is supposed to be released for PC and deliver a “non-target” combat system. A story quality comparable to top console titles is promised.

Update August 2, 2017: Justice has completed its first alpha phase in China. However, the alpha was under NDA, so there is no information available. However, there is this new trailer of the game that we would like to show you:

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Hearthstone: Todesritter Thrall – Viel RNG im untoten Schamanen!

Cortyn 2. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

A few new cards for Hearthstone have revealed the new Shaman hero. While it is quite “RNG,” it is also really cool.

In a few weeks, the new Hearthstone expansion Knights of the Frozen Throne is set to be revealed. Streamers, developers, and fan sites are showcasing more and more cards, giving players a sneak peek at the new features. We have a few highlights for you:

The transformation of the Shaman from Hearthstone has been revealed. With Thrall, Deathseer, the player turns into an undead for 5 mana, gains 5 armor, and executes the battle cry: “Transform all your minions into random minions that cost 2 more.” But that’s not all. The hero power becomes Transmute Spirit, which specifically transforms one friendly minion into a random minion that costs 1 more.

Hunters receive a new beast, the Corpse Widow. For 5 mana, it has solid stats of 4/6 and a powerful passive effect: The cost of all Hunter deathrattle minions is reduced by 2.

A new spell for Priests is Devour Mind. For 5 mana, you copy 3 cards from the opponent’s deck and add them to your own hand. Essentially, it is a stronger but also more expensive version of Thought Steal.

Mages like it mysterious

Mages with secrets may get a revival in “Knights of the Frozen Throne.” They await a powerful spell for 8 mana – Glacial Mysteries. This spell plays one of each secret of the Mage that is in the deck.

Also for Mages is the Simulacrum. For 3 mana, the cheapest minion in your hand is copied. If you wait for the right moment, you can create really strong cards!

Rogues get an old acquaintance as a new minion. The undead Lilian Voss, who was once part of the Scarlet Crusade, returns as a card in Hearthstone. For 4 mana, she has good stats of 4/5 and an interesting battle cry: All spells in the player’s hand are replaced by random spells (of the opponent’s class).

Priests are waiting for a new, particularly powerful tank. The Obsidian Statue costs 9 mana and has stats of 4/8. However, it also has taunt and lifesteal, as well as the deathrattle effect: Destroy a random enemy minion.

Warlocks continue down the dark path of sacrifices. With the spell Unwilling Sacrifice, for 3 mana, a friendly minion is killed along with a random enemy minion.

How do you like these new cards and specifically the Shaman? Great thing or too much RNG?

In Hearthstone, old packs are now available for purchase again – for everyone looking to complete their collection!

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Overwatch: Reinhardt Bug – He traps all players in walls!

Cortyn 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Reinhardt apparently works as a jailer in Overwatch. At the very least, he locks players in places from which there is no escape.

Patch 1.13 (PC) or Patch 2.15 (PS4, Xbox One) has brought a lot of new features to Overwatch. There were some major changes to Reinhardt that were supposed to help make his charge more reliable. However, it hasn’t really worked out.

Not only was his charge drastically weakened, as he can no longer charge through barriers, railings, and street shields, a new bug has also crept in.

If Reinhardt drags someone with him during the charge, reaches the end of the path, and lands just before a wall, an annoying bug occurs. Instead of squashing the dragged player against the wall or releasing them, something else happens: The opposing player gets pushed into the wall!

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Charge victims are helplessly locked in walls

Depending on the location, this leads to various issues. In some places, the victim simply falls through the floor and out of the map, leading to death – so a respawn is possible and the problem is minor.

In other cases, however, the affected player is locked in, unable to move, and can only be killed with difficulty by other players.

This bug is particularly frustrating in ranked games. It can even happen that players are marked as “afk” due to this bug, as they do not participate in any fights. Additionally, such a player is no longer useful for the team, which robs both sides of tension and enjoyment of the game.

There has been no statement from Blizzard regarding this bug yet. Given the impact it has taken, it can be assumed that the bug will be fixed in the next update – perhaps even a hotfix will be possible for it.

Have you ever been locked in a wall? Or have you locked someone up somewhere?

More funny scenes can be found in our Overwatch POTGs of the week!

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Destiny 2: Bungie seeks advice from Blizzard – Diablo 3 & Overwatch

Schuhmann 2. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

The team from Destiny 2 has previously sought exchanges with the experts from Blizzard. Conversations took place with the heads of Diablo 3, Overwatch, and WoW.

There are connections between Blizzard and Bungie, which has been known for some time. However, until now, this was shrouded in mystery. Now we hear from the Destiny 2 chief how it really was.

Mystery “Secret Meeting Diablo 3 and Destiny Team”

The US site Kotaku reported two years ago about a meeting. It sounded as though Activision had organized in December 2014 for the Diablo 3 team to give a presentation at Bungie to get them “on track”.

The presentation was about how Blizzard had turned Diablo 3 around with the Reaper of Souls expansion and transformed it into a success after the launch of Diablo 3 had gone somewhat poorly.

Destiny was in a similar situation in December 2014. After a rather unsuccessful launch, Bungie also needed to make a comeback.

The Diablo 3 presentation is said to have strongly inspired the Bungie staff, leading to the creation of “The Taken King”, the magnificent Destiny expansion.

It was at least suggested that Activision, as the publisher of Diablo 3 and Destiny, had its fingers in the pie.

The Meeting in Reality

The head of Destiny 2, Luke Smith, tells in an interview what really happened. As is often the case, much is based on personal connections. The Producer of Destiny 2, Mark Noseworthy, and the Game Director of Diablo 3, Josh Mosquiera, were former colleagues at Relic and have been friends since then.

That’s why Noseworthy called the head of Diablo 3 and asked, “Hey, can’t you come over and give the presentation you put together for Gamescom years ago?”

Blizzard then actually came with a small team of several Diablo 3 designers. They delivered this super presentation that was so inspiring. Afterwards, Smith and Noseworthy hung out and chatted with some of the Diablo 3 designers, Smith recalls.

Return Visit to Blizzard: Tell us how PC works

In December 2015, they set off to Blizzard for a small Bungie-Blizzard Summit. That too was a familial event. They spoke with the Hearthstone team and with Jeff Kaplan from Overwatch. Josh Mosquiera from Diablo 3 and Tom Chilton from WoW were also there.

Overwatch Jeff Kaplan Game Director — Jeff Kaplan, the head of Overwatch.

For Smith, as an old WoW fan, it was great to talk to Jeff Kaplan, one of the pioneers of WoW, and pick his brain about certain things.

Game Directors Among Themselves: Smith Hung Out With The Heads of WoW, Diablo 3, and Overwatch

This was not a proper “consultation”, no advising, no asking for help, but rather a conversation. Kaplan drove them to dinner in his car. The Destiny heads, Luke Smith and Jason Jones, kept their ears open for tips.

Luke Smith says: “We acknowledge Blizzard as the boss in the PC space and we are taking our first steps here. Who could give us better tips than Blizzard?”

It was great to share experiences. But there was nothing “suspicious”; it was just developers talking to each other, a kind of “private developer conference.”

The connection between Bungie and Blizzard, which was delicately established at the end of 2014 and end of 2015, is now formalized. Destiny 2 will only be available on PC through Battle.net, not via Steam:

Destiny 2 PC: 60 FPS (or more) – not on Steam, only on Battle.net

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PUBG Update: Patch bringt Hupen, neue Waffe und 1st-Person-Server

Patrick Freese 2. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

The new PUBG update is set to release this week and brings changes such as 1st-person servers, car honking, and support for Xbox One controllers. This patch includes some gameplay changes that we will present to you in the patch notes.

The fourth monthly update of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is coming. After a few features are initially tested on the test servers, the update will follow for the live servers later this week.

This major patch will implement several changes in the game. One feature that many players have missed was apparently a horn for cars. This will be made available through the update, and you can honk at enemies before running them over.

If you prefer kills with weapons, there is more good news. The Mark 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle is making its way into the game. More information can be found in the patch notes for the 4th PUBG update.

PUBG Month 4 Update – Patch Notes

New items, gameplay changes, and optimizations of the game: In the fourth monthly update of PUBG, you will be offered quite a lot again. A precise release date for the patch has not yet been announced. The developer blog states that the 1st-person view still needs to be tested on the test servers before the update is released for the live servers. This is supposed to happen “later this week.”

New Weapon: Look forward to the new weapon “MK14 EBR.” You can get the Mark 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle from the crates dropped from airplanes over the map. The rifle uses 7.62mm ammunition and is suitable for medium and long distances.
Car Honking: As the community outcry shows, many players have been waiting a long time for a honking function for cars. The new update brings the acoustic warning into the game. Only drivers can honk – The standard key for this is the left mouse button.
Character Customization: New face presets and hairstyles are available for both genders in character selection.
First-Person View: The option for 1st-person servers is available for NA and EU servers in solo and duo game modes. This is supposed to provide you with a more realistic experience in the shooter.
- Players who choose 1st-person will join servers with other players who have also selected this option.
Sound Improvement: With the improvements in sounds, it should now be clearer whether the source is inside a house or outside.
Xbox Controller: Good news for gamers who like to play with an (Xbox) controller. These Xbox controllers are now supported by the game, and the controls will continue to be improved in the future.
Kill Steal: Some players killed their allies after an opponent knocked them out. The allies killed the players so that the opponents would not receive points. This is no longer possible: “Some people killed knocked-out teammates in order to avoid giving kill count to an opponent who knocked them down. Now the kill count will still go to the opponent in this specific case.”

You can find the complete (English) patch notes including bug fixes on the Steam website. Here are the patch notes for the 4th Monthly Update on Steamcommunity.com

Would you have believed that the Twitch chat achieves a good result when it takes control of a PUBG character? No? Neither did we. But the project “Twitch Plays Battlegrounds” shows that the chaotic chat can be successful.

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PS4-Gameplay-Trailer für Monster Hunter World zeigt weiblichen Jäger

Leya Jankowski 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Capcom unveiled a new PS4 trailer for Monster Hunter World (PS4, Xbox One, PC). For the first time, a female hunter is shown, along with new gear. Additionally, these 4 weapons are showcased in action: Dual Blades, Insect Glaive, Switch Axe, and Light Bowgun.

In the new PS4 trailer for Monster Hunter World, some new gameplay elements can be observed. It is actually the previously known demo, where a hunter is tracking the Anjanath.

This time, the hunter has been replaced by a huntress, who wears Anjanath armor at the beginning. Throughout the video, more gear is presented such as the Rocksteady Mantle: a cloak that gives the hunter steadiness while shooting.

MonsterHunterWorld Huntress — In the new gameplay trailer for Monster Hunter World, a female hunter is shown for the first time.

This demo also includes a demonstration of 4 weapon types:

Dual Blades: Two short swords that are fast and mobile.
Insect Glaive: A type of pole that allows a hunter to launch into the air and attack from all sides. The connected insect can collect extracts that grant temporary buffs to the wielder.
Switch Axe: A rough, slow axe that hits monsters with great force.
Light Bowgun: A mix of a bow and a firearm designed for ranged combat.

Monster Hunter World: All 14 weapons introduced in the video

Gameplay Video: Frogs, Dual Blades, Insect Glaive, Switch Axe, and Light Bowgun

Here is the gameplay, originally from a livestream by PlayStation Hongkong:

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In the video, the effects of the “Shock Frogs” can be seen. When the hunter kicks or shoots the frogs, they explode and leave a gas. Once the monster enters the gas cloud, it is shocked for a brief moment. Capcom aims to create a living world with Monster Hunter World, where the environment has a strong influence on gameplay.

Monster Hunter World is expected to be released for PS4 and Xbox One before March 2018.

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Hearthstone: RNG is getting nicer – No legendary duplicates in packs anymore!

Cortyn 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

The changes to Hearthstone’s card packs are live – the card packs are becoming more rewarding. And old packs are back for purchase!

A few weeks ago, we reported that Hearthstone plans to implement major changes to the card packs. Exactly these changes are now live! Blizzard has decided to activate the updates “as early as possible” and not wait until the release of Knights of the Frozen Throne. In plain terms, this means the following things:

As long as players do not have all legendary cards from an expansion, they cannot receive duplicates of those legendary cards. That means the days of pulling 7 Neptulons from packs are over!
A single card pack can no longer contain more copies of the same cards than can be played in a deck (2 for common, rare, and epic, 1 for legendary).

“Wild” card sets and adventures available again in the shop

At the same time, players can finally complete their collections. All “old” card packs are available again. This includes the following expansions:

Goblins vs Gnomes (2.99€ – 2 packs)
The Grand Tournament (2.99€ – 2 packs)

It might also be worthwhile to purchase the adventures. These not only bring new cards that can be used in the “wild” mode but also the associated PvE missions with all their tricky puzzles and cool story elements.

The following adventures are available for purchase again:

The Black Temple (24.99€)
Curse of Naxxramas (24.99€)
The League of Explorers (19.99€)

Card packs and adventures from the “old” sets still have the same price as before. This is also logical because all cards use the same type of Arcane Dust to craft new cards.

Keep in mind that the old packs and adventures are only available in the Blizzard shop (Link to the Blizzard shop page) and not in the in-game shop.

On Reddit and social media, there are already numerous comments from players praising all the changes in this update. Opening card packs is now significantly more rewarding and exciting than before – and that’s exactly what Blizzard aimed to achieve.

The head of Hearthstone is rapping in the meantime – a pretty cool song about Arthas!

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Is The Division on PS4 & Xbox One harder than on PC?

Robert Albrecht 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

For a long time, the fan community of The Division has speculated about different balancing and varying difficulty levels between consoles and PC. The streamer MarcoStyle made the ultimate comparison – and went on a record hunt.

The community has long been puzzled about the different balancing between PS4/Xbox One and the PC. Generally, the game is considered too easy for many players on PC. The latest point of contention: The operation Clear Sky.

This can be completed in 5 minutes with a somewhat coordinated team on PC.

For consoles, this time is unthinkable, say the players. The best of the best would manage it in 7-8 minutes; anything less is impossible. That was the common opinion. Until now!

A streamer takes on the challenge

The YouTube streamer MarcoStyle accepted the challenge and dusted off his old Xbox One to see if the operation Clear Sky could really not be done faster than the stated 7-8 minutes.

The result is an interesting video about the differences between PC and consoles. When asked, whether the operation could be completed on consoles in 5 minutes, MarcoStyle answers with a clear yes!

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Getting there, however, is no easy feat. The exact sequences must be practiced repeatedly so that after countless wipes, the target of exactly 5 minutes can actually be achieved.

A video from our community shows that other coordinated teams can also clear the operation in under 5 minutes on Xbox One.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnb70C328mw

Is The Division really harder on consoles?

According to MarcoStyle: Yes, The Division is harder on PS4/Xbox One than on PC.

In particular, the weapon behavior on PC is significantly better and more intuitive. And this is not only due to the mouse and keyboard controls. Countless players report that the game becomes easier even on PC with a controller than on consoles.

The achieved time was only possible because everything went perfectly and everyone knew what to do. MarcoStyle suggests reducing the health points of NPCs on consoles to account for the poorer weapon behavior.

What do you think? Have you tried both platforms? Let us know in the comments!

Interesting: Encrypted containers – Random yes, bets no?

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Heroes of the Storm: Echte Kerle tragen Bart – echte Frauen aber auch!

Cortyn 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

It is beard season in Heroes of the Storm. There are strange incidents on the test server – mustache alert!

The next hero is currently being tested on the Heroes of the Storm test server – Garrosh Hellscream. However, the latest version of the PTR has also brought some strange bugs that look too funny not to talk about.

All heroes in Heroes of the Storm have received various beards. Yes, you read that right. As reported by PCGamesN, not only Uther, Kharazim, and the “usual suspects” are now sporting facial hair, but also Jaina, Li Ming, Kael’thas, and all other heroes.

On Reddit, a user has presented numerous screenshots of all heroes and their male beautifications. Here are some highlights for you:

Ultimately, it is only logical that some bugs and errors occur on the test server – after all, that’s what it’s there for. It’s probably just a shader that is incorrectly set, which is supposed to properly illuminate the different facial parts. However, this may also be the idea for a future April Fool’s joke.

So what do we learn from this? The ways of a test server are inscrutable. Although we would be a bit happy if beards became a customization option for all heroes. Because who wouldn’t want a Murky with a beard?

Learn more about the next hero Garrosh Hellscream here – he’s going to be a very solid tank!

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Destiny 2: Here are the bundles and exclusive controllers for the PS4

Robert Albrecht 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony and Bungie are working hand in hand on the marketing. After the pre-order bonuses for Destiny 2, Sony now announces that it will offer a specially designed controller and two PlayStation 4 bundles at the launch of Destiny 2.

With the release of the game on September 6, the specially designed and limited controller can be purchased. It is white and features the Destiny2 logo on the touchpad.

Additionally, the handles feature the Destiny 2 symbol as well as the symbols for the three classes of the main game – Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters – in gold. Sony has not yet disclosed the price of the controller.

PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle

In addition to the exclusively designed controller, as newcomers, you can also purchase the following PS4 Pro in Glacier White:

A copy of Destiny 2 on Blu-ray disc – with the already known PS4-exclusive content
Expansion pass for Destiny 2
Digital premium content (Legendary Sword, Legendary Player Gesture, and Badge in Cabal style)

The specially designed controller for Destiny 2 is not included in the bundle, despite the same color scheme. Instead, you will receive a standard PS4 controller in white. This bundle is listed at a price of €459.99 at GameStop.

PlayStation 4 Bundle

For those of you who do not want to purchase a PS4 Pro, Sony also offers the standard PS4 in Jet Black with the following contents:

1TB hard drive
Second DualShock wireless controller in Jet Black included
A copy of Destiny 2 on Blu-ray disc

The price for this bundle is not known.

Mein-MMO says: We do not understand why Sony does not include the specially designed controller for Destiny 2 in the PS4 Pro bundle at least. Also, the second DualShock wireless controller in the second bundle suggests that Destiny 2 can be played by two people on one console. This is not the case.

Otherwise, the bundles offer a good opportunity for newcomers who are interested in Destiny 2.

Destiny will be released on September 6 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and on October 24 for PC.

Interesting: In the age rating for Destiny 2, it stands for Terror!

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Overwatch: Summer Games 2017 Release Date – Cheaper Skins and Better Lucioball!

Cortyn 2. August 2017 Reading time 2 minutes

Overwatch reveals details about the new Summer Games 2017. Skins from the previous year are cheaper and the Lúcioball event has been revamped!

Fans and data miners have long speculated that the Summer Games of Overwatch would return in 2017. Now there is finally confirmation! Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, revealed details about the Summer Games 2017 in a new “Developer Update” video.

The Summer Games will return on August 8, 2017, and will last for 3 weeks!

New and old skins in the Summer Games 2017

The Summer Games 2017 come with new skins, but also the “old” skins from the previous year return. There are even special discounts for these!

The “old” Summer Games skins from 2016 cost the same as items from regular loot boxes. A legendary Summer Games skin from 2016 therefore costs only 1000 credits. The new skins have the usual event price.
There will be new skins. Especially Junkrat and Mercy are expected to get some of the “coolest skins of all time.” Additionally, fans of Widowmaker and McCree are likely to be “really excited” – whether this means skins, highlight intros, or emotes is still unknown.

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Lúcioball – Better, faster, and competitive!

The Lúcioball game mode from the previous year returns with a new arena and has also received some changes. These changes were made based on feedback from last year to make the game mode more exciting.

Opponent players can no longer be pushed by Lúcio’s alternative fire. This allowed very “cheap” methods for goals, where a player would simply push the opposing goalkeeper continuously.
The Ultimate no longer pulls the ball to Lúcio. Instead, players become “Super-Lúcio” for a few seconds, can jump much higher, move much faster, and can use the alternative fire more often to strike the ball.

In addition, there will be a competitive variant of Lúcioball during the 3 weeks of the Summer Games! Here, players can prove how good they are in this sport, just like in regular “Ranked” matches. Anyone who completes their 10 placement matches will receive a special spray at the end of the event. If they even make it into the top 500 of Lúcioball, there’s an additional spray!

It was also about finding a place on the podium in our vote – who is the most popular hero in Overwatch?

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FIFA 18 Ultimate Team – Das sind die Neuerungen in FUT!

Tom Rothstein 2. August 2017 Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team (FUT 18), the most important innovations are known. All information in overview.

On August 1, EA Sports revealed the new features that FIFA fans can look forward to in the “Ultimate Team” mode of FIFA 18. While the predecessor FUT 17 introduced Squad-Building Challenges and FUT Champions, FUT 18 builds on this foundation and delivers some surprises of its own.

FUT 18 – What is new?

EA Sports mentions several innovations – primarily the ICONS.

Here you can find all Icons with their ratings in overview.

Icons for everyone – with ICONS Stories

The biggest innovation that EA Sports promotes are the Icons. Until now, these cards were called “Legends” and were only available on Xbox. In FUT 18, the special cards of former top players come to PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch in addition to Xbox.

What’s interesting about the ICONS Stories: Each icon has three cards with different overall ratings that reflect the various phases of the players’ careers. All information about Icons in FUT 18 has been summarized in the link. You will also find the first icon ratings there.

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Squad Battles in FUT 18

The Squad Battles are a new single-player mode in FUT 18.

In it, you compete against other teams from the FUT community. This way, you earn rewards and rise in leaderboards.

In the so-called “Features Squad Battles,” you can even compete against teams from professional football players, pro FIFA players, and celebrities.

All information about FUT Champions and the Weekend League can be found here.

New Walkouts during Pack Opening

In FIFA 17, the “Walkouts” were introduced. When you pack a particularly good player from a set, an animation loads where not only the card but also the player’s full form is visible.

In FIFA 18, there will be new walkouts as well as individual walkouts for special players, such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Griezmann:

Cristiano Ronaldo:

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Objectives

In FUT 18, you can complete daily and weekly objectives. This can be done directly in FIFA 18 or via the new Companion app. There will be various objectives, such as team management objectives or in-match objectives.

The more difficult the challenge, the greater the rewards.

Such objectives are not completely new in FUT. In the last FUT years, there were “tutorials” in which you had to complete a few tasks. For that, there was a pack. However, these tutorials were once-only “objectives” – in FUT 18, in addition to starter objectives, there are also daily and weekly ones.

New Squad Building Challenges

In Squad Building Challenges, you create teams with specific requirements using your cards and exchange them irrevocably for rewards. In FUT 18, there will be more variety here.

There are “Combined Player Requirements” and “Brick Slots.” In the latter, certain positions must meet specified requirements:

More information about FUT 18:

There will be a “Champions Channel”: This will allow you to watch replays of “Weekend League” matches from the best players in the world. You can choose camera settings and analyze their play styles.
There will be more jerseys designed by community stars, soundtrack artists, and others.
The Companion app and web app will be revamped. This will allow you to master objectives and Squad Building Challenges – and of course also be active in the transfer market and manage your team.
The Ones to Watch will return in FUT 18. So far, 5 players are known: Lukaku, Lacazette, James Rodriguez, Bonucci, and Douglas Costa.