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

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.
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  • 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

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.

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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!

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).
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“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.

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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?

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.

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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.

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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!

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.

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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

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:

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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
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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!

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.
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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!

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.

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.

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

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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Griezmann:

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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.

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.

FIFA 18 will be released on September 29 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC and in a streamlined version on Nintendo Switch, PS3, and Xbox 360.


If you pre-order FIFA 18, you can start playing three days earlier.

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FIFA 18: Icons in Ultimate Team – Icon Stories

In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, FUT Icons arrive, the new legends, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. These have “ICONS Stories”. All info with first cards and ratings. ICONS list.

In the meantime, all Icons in FIFA 18 with their player ratings are known!

Update 1.8.: Today there were further info about the icons in FUT 18. EA Sports released this trailer for the ICONS Stories:

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FUT 18 – ICONS Stories – Various cards for the icons

There will be three cards for each of the icons with different ratings, reflecting different phases in their careers. An example: Maradona has an overall rating of 91 for the year 1982, a whopping 97 for the year 1986, and a rating of 95 for the year 1989.

The different Icon cards each have their own images and can also have different positions.

Two card versions of the icons will be available directly at the launch of FIFA 18 in the packs. The third version will be available at certain times during the season. This is the “Prime ICON Version”, which is the best icon version that you can then obtain through SBCs and limited-time packs.

Ratings and overall ratings of Pelé, Ronaldinho, and others – List

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These icons are already known with their ratings:

Original report from June 6:

Since FIFA 14, the legends have been firmly part of the FUT mode of the FIFA series – however, only on Xbox. A marketing deal between Microsoft and EA brought the “Legends” exclusively to Microsoft consoles, leaving all other FIFA players empty-handed.

This changes with FIFA 18. Now there is a marketing deal between EA and Sony. These changes to the legends were announced:

  • The legends are now called icons – the “FUT ICONS”.
  • The icons will be introduced in FUT 18 on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch

In other words: Icons are not coming for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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In the past, the exclusivity of the legends has repeatedly sparked intense discussions in the FIFA community. Many fans will therefore welcome that icons will finally be available on PlayStation 4 and PC in addition to Xbox One.

FUT Icons in FIFA 18 – Around Ronaldo Nazário

With the Icon cards, EA Sports brings back well-known star footballers to the virtual field, who have shown outstanding performances in the past and left lasting impressions on the stage of world football. Meanwhile, these players are no longer active as professionals. The legends from FIFA 17 can be found here, including Pelé, Beckenbauer, and Lehmann.

According to EA Sports, the FUT Icons in FIFA 18 are “the best of the best”.

The former Brazilian striker Ronaldo (Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima) was revealed as the first icon. EA Sports stated:

Explosive pace, outstanding finish, and incredible skills. The legendary Brazilian striker and two-time world champion Ronaldo leads the FUT ICONS.

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FIFA 18 – own ICON edition

For FIFA 18, there is a special edition around Ronaldo Nazário: The Icon Edition. This is available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC only digitally. It costs €99.99 on consoles and €89.99 on PC.

All contents of this edition as well as the other editions of FIFA 18 are presented here:


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Destiny: Iron Banner August 2017 – The last “Iron Banner” is live!

In Destiny, the Iron Banner is starting today, on August 1st, 2017. This is the last Iron Banner in the history of Destiny 1. All information.

The whistle has just sounded for the last Iron Banner in Destiny 1.

Since August 1st at 7 PM, you can play the monthly PvP event one last time, held in honor of the Iron Lords. It lasts for a week and ends on August 8th at 11 AM. Then the Iron Banner era in Destiny 1 will be over.

Normally, Bungie announces about a week before the start of an Iron Banner what rewards will be available. This time, the developers skipped this and only announced the mode: The last Iron Banner will be played in Control mode.

Meanwhile, the rewards are known. Lord Efrideet has these items:

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Iron Banner in Destiny – The End of an Era

The Iron Banner event significantly shaped the past three years of Destiny and was the monthly highlight for many PvP fans. In fact, the first Iron Banner took place two months before the actual launch of the MMO shooter. Here is a brief chronological summary:

  • Mid-July 2014: During the Destiny beta, the Iron Banner was live for a short time. It has existed since the beta.
  • On October 7th, 2014 (a Tuesday), the first “real” Iron Banner in Destiny started. Control was played.
  • August 2016: The Iron Banner underwent some changes. After the launch of “Rise of Iron”, it was no longer Lord Saladin in the Tower responsible for the PvP event, but Lord Efrideet on Felwinter Peak. After a short break, the first Iron Banner in “The Rise of the Iron Lords” on October 4th. It has since only taken place on PS4 and Xbox One, the hardening mechanic was removed, and the reward system was revised.
  • May 2017: In the past, only the “standard” modes were played in the Iron Banner, such as Control, Clash, Domination, or Rift. In May 2017, for the first time a Crucible mode was active: Crucible: Clash. This mode repeated itself in July 2017.
  • August 1st, 2017: The last Iron Banner started.
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Over the years, the Iron Banner received various weapons and armor pieces, with some weapons standing out in the crucible. The most rewarding Iron Banner events were:

  • the one in February 2015, when Lord Saladin brought a overpowered shotgun with excellent perks: The Felwinter’s Lie
  • the one in November 2016, when Lord Efrideet first brought the clever dragon (Pulse Rifle), which dominated PvP for months alongside the Matador.

Many guardians still have their collections of Iron Banner weapons and armor pieces in the vault. Because each one carries numerous memories.

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Are you attending the last Iron Banner in Destiny 1 – for old times’ sake?


By the way: There are hints that the Iron Banner will return in Destiny 2.

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Dreadnought: Open Beta launched on PS4 – Space battles in the trailer

From today, you can participate in the open beta of Dreadnought on PS4. Download the beta for free and take part in tactical space battles.

You can experience new features in Dreadnought and the Level 4 dreadnought “Hactar” through the open beta, which started today for PlayStation 4. Future captains are invited to try out new features on the PlayStation Blog.

Dreadnought Open Beta – Eight New Battlefields

Players can expect some improvements now that they are participating in the Dreadnought test phase. The developers mention eight new battlefields on the blog – The maps are said to be the biggest change in the open beta. These include four variants of maps from the closed beta and two completely new maps, each offering additional variation.

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Hactar – Free Play of the Hero Ship

For playing Dreadnought, you will be rewarded. The blog states that all PS4 players of Dreadnought will receive the hero ship “Hactar” for free. But be careful, this Level 4 dreadnought is only for more experienced pilots.

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In-Game Friends List and Teams

Multiplayer games are a lot of fun when you can play them with friends. The developers agree and have now implemented a friends list in the game that shows you all your PSN friends who are playing Dreadnought.

If you want, you can also add your friends to a team and “fight side by side with two of your most loyal allies.”

More New Content in Dreadnought: English!

  • New: One of the most famous battleships of the Great Solar War – The “Trident” hero ship.
  • Shiny crests and a green-silver paint job are available in the new Knight Bundle.
  • Hero ships, ship items, and captain accessories can be acquired with GP Packs.
  • SHAREfactory™ Design: Easily share your favorite battles with video clips and images from the entire solar system. Available for free download.
  • 2 dynamic designs: You can download a picture of Sinley Bay or one of the huge cave-like ship hangars for free.
  • Sharper graphics on the PS4 Pro.
  • With GP, you can convert ship XP into free XP. You can also convert GP directly into credits.
  • More languages: French, English, and Spanish.
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What is Dreadnought about? Spaceship Battles in World of Tanks Style

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Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire: Contents and Release of the New Expansion

This evening, Guild Wars 2 presented its next addon “Path of Fire”. We have the trailer, the features, and the release date of “Path of Fire” for you.

Here are the features of the new addon “Path of Fire” – Here’s the trailer

  • The new enemy is Balthasar, the god of fire and war. It was thought that the gods had left Tyria. However, Balthasar is back and is behind many of the recent entanglements.
  • Mounts are coming – Players will finally be able to ride in Guild Wars 2. The mounts have their own movement forms, so that the four different mount types can each reach different locations.
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  • The expansion “Path of Fire” is directly connected to the current story of Guild Wars 2
  • 5 new zones are coming, the largest that have been brought so far
  • 9 elite specializations are new
  • Players can accept bounty quests
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Guild Wars 2: New expansion is coming in September, costs €29.99

  • “Path of Fire” comes as a stand-alone expansion. The base game does not need to be owned. However, players need “Heart of Thorns”, the previous expansion, to gain its features.
  • Next week, there will be a preview event for everyone. Anyone can play a demo of “Path of Fire” from August 11 to August 13.
  • The expansion will be released on September 22 at 6:00 PM. This is the release date for Guild Wars 2 “Path of Fire.”
  • The standard version will cost €29.99 and will include an upgrade to the maximum level.
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Mounts especially important in Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire

Players should not see the mounts as “simple riding animals” but as companions that reveal new movement opportunities. With them, you can jump over chasms, scale high cliffs, and glide over quicksand. Mounts in Guild Wars 2 will be part of the mastery system, an additional horizontal progression.

  • The first mount is the Raptor, which can jump particularly far.
  • The Skimmer is a type of “mutant rabbit.” It has a jump that it can charge to jump particularly high.
  • The Jackal is a magical creature that can teleport over short distances.
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Elite Specializations

The elite specializations are new variants of the known heroes and find new ways to bring new facets to the familiar heroes.

  • The Guardian will gain a fire specialization. He becomes the Revolutionary and draws his knowledge from ancient tomes. He fights with an axe and has knowledge of ancient secrets. He adds supportive abilities to the Guardian.
  • The Necromancer becomes the Plaguebringer. He finds a new approach to necromancy in the desert. He focuses on battlefield control and wields a torch.
  • The Thief becomes the Sharpshooter. With a rifle, he has enormous range.
  • The Mesmer becomes the Illusionist. They can let attacks pass through them.
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  • The Warrior becomes the Bannerman. He can block powerful spells and shield opponents from their magical powers.
  • The Elementalist becomes the Weaver. They shift through the elements and create new elements from them. Their weapon is a sword that they empower with the power of the elements.
  • Rangers will become the Soulbinder with “Path of Fire”. A dagger serves as their primary weapon. They cripple their opponents and have a close bond with their animal companion.
  • The Revenant becomes the Renegade. He specializes in ambushing opponents.
  • The Holosmith is the new elite specialization of the Engineer. He relies on many different holographic weapons. In combat, they generate heat. If they stay in this state too long, they explode.

A lot of information that we will surely chew on in the coming weeks.

The expansion is supposed to “return to the roots,” as ArenaNet emphasizes again and again. We are curious if they will succeed and are happy that we were right. The expansion is indeed coming in September 2017. Sometimes there is something to these “leaks of estimated release dates” from traders.

Guild Wars 2: Release date for the 2nd expansion revealed – (Leak)

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Secret World Legends – Steam reviews say: “Very positive”

Since yesterday, the reboot of The Secret World is available on Steam. Secret World Legends is the re-release of the horror MMORPG by Funcom and seems to be receiving better feedback with its new model than the original title.

The Secret World was – or rather is, as it can still be played – an exceptional MMO.

It was the first MMORPG with such a dark, almost nihilistic atmosphere, and also the first MMORPG that completely embraced Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos as its foundation. With the re-release, which has been available on Steam as “Secret World Legends” since July 31, new players are now to be attracted.

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The reviews in this short time are clear: very positive. At the time of writing this article, there are 3,306 positive and 790 negative ratings.

But what exactly do people find especially good or especially bad?

In most positive reviews, it was praised that:

  • the game has become easier. The old combat and skill system was too confusing, the new system is significantly easier to understand, and there is better guidance.
  • Story and content are very well designed. In particular, the eerie horror setting, the incorporation of secret societies, and the proximity to reality, such as references to current series or the use of Google, are appreciated.
  • the quests have been innovatively designed. Especially the investigations that require research in the real world excite many players.
A skill wheel from The Secret World
One of the skill wheels from The Secret World.

Particularly frequently mentioned in negative reviews was that:

  • the free-to-play model is poor. Many people who do not recommend the game do so because progress in the higher levels requires money or an extreme amount of time.
  • Freedoms have been sacrificed for simplicity. Some players wish for the system that gave players freedom over their character and no restrictions to ease the entry.
  • there have been no or hardly any innovations.
The in-game shop in The Secret World
There was also an in-game shop in The Secret World.

How heavily the individual points weigh is a matter of personal attitude, which is why some of the mentioned positive or negative points can also be found in the respective other category.

What are your experiences with the game and the reviews? Maybe a specific review even encouraged you to try the game or exactly the opposite? Write it in the comments!

You can find a detailed preview of Secret World Legends here!

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Guild Wars 2: The expansion is being presented right now – Be there live

The mysterious 2nd expansion for Guild Wars 2 will be introduced today in a live stream. Join us live here this evening.

The unveiling of the second major addon for Guild Wars 2 has not been smooth for ArenaNet. Due to massive leaks, much content from the new Guild Wars 2 expansion was revealed months ago, such as the return to the Crystal Desert and the oriental region of Vabbi in Elona. It is also now known that players will finally get mounts with their own skills.

Guild Wars 2: Next expansion is coming! Leak reveals mounts & zones from GW1

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Nevertheless, ArenaNet has remained tight-lipped so far and has not revealed the release date or the name of the new expansion. But that should change soon!

Guild Wars 2 – Addon Release Announcement – The Great Revelation in August

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Meanwhile, NCSoft has made a major announcement: On August 1, 2017, today, you can experience the official announcement of the new addon on NCSoft channels on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook. The fun starts at 6:00 PM CEST.

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In a few hours, you will finally find out when the addon is coming.

Our Editor-in-Chief Schuhmann expects September 2017 as the release date. I personally believe that the expansion will not arrive until October, two years after Heart of Thorns. I also wonder what the expansion will be called. No name has been announced yet.

What are your guesses and predictions regarding the name and release date? I’m expecting something with “Crystal” and “Fire”. Let us know in the comments!

All new information about the expansion Path of Fire and a summary of the live stream can be found here:

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

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Pokémon GO: “Easy” to defeat – Zapdos weaker than Articuno

As a Raid Boss, the new legendary Pokémon Moltres is easy to defeat. Groups with fewer than five players have already defeated the Pokémon GO boss.

Since today (August 1st), you can find Moltres in Pokémon GO. It is a legendary monster and belongs to the bird trio, which is completed by Articuno and Zapdos. All three legendary birds will initially be released in Pokémon GO one after the other.

As trainers have already found out, Moltres is not difficult to defeat as an opponent. However, the choice of attackers plays an important role.

Moltres: Many Counter Options

The legendary fire bird Moltres has many possible counter Pokémon that can quickly take it down. Many trainers already have a Golem with rock attacks, while others have Tyranitar with “Stone Edge”. These monsters are well-suited as attackers.

We will also show you more good counter Pokémon such as Vaporeon or Gyarados in our guide. There you will also find out which movesets the attackers should have. Catching Moltres and Countering – This is how you defeat the legendary bird.

Many players have already suspected that the fight against Moltres would be much easier than against Articuno. The weak defensive stats of the Pokémon support this assumption.

Pokémon GO Moltres Comparison legendary
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On social media trainers report how easy the fight against Moltres has been for them. On Reddit , user Bigdaddycain89 writes that he and his trainer group defeated the fire bird in a trio. They used Golem and Tyranitar as attackers.

Pokémon GO Moltres Victory three Trainers
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Our readers also report to us on Mein-MMO.de and our Pokémon Facebook page that the battles against the raid boss are anything but difficult.

Pokémon GO Raid Boss Moltres Title

Is it “good” or “bad”?

Here, opinions among players are divided. While some complain that the fight was far too easy for them, other trainers are happy that many have a chance at the Pokémon.

We believe that Niantic has found a good balance here. While the fight is not extraordinarily difficult, you won’t just “get” the Pokémon either. This way, everyone has a chance at this legendary Pokémon if they communicate and attack in groups.

Need more trainers for raids? Here we show you tips on how to successfully find Pokémon GO players.

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PS Plus August 2017 – These free games are now available

The free games for the PS Plus service (PlayStation Plus) for August 2017 are now available in the PlayStation Store. The following free games are available for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita.

For PS4, the following games are briefly introduced:

  • The first PS4 game for next month is called Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry. As Captain Adéwalé, you raid slave trader ships throughout the Caribbean. This adventure takes place after the events of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag.
  • Another game in the free selection for PS4 is a brutal action game that is particularly chaotic. In Just Cause 3, you must bring down a corrupt dictator and you have many nice toys to choose from.
  • Additionally, there is a bonus game for PS4. It’s called “That’s You” and is a party game. Here we introduce “That’s You” for PS4 in more detail.

In this video, you can get an impression of the presented PS4 games:

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List of free games for PlayStation Plus – August 2017

The entire lineup of free games consists of:

  • Just Cause 3 (PS4)
  • Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry (PS4)
  • That’s You – (PS4, bonus title)
  • Super Motherload (PS3)
  • Snake Ball (PS3)
  • Downwell (PS Vita)
  • Level 22 (PS Vita)

What are the free games for PS Plus?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs just under 50 euros a year.

Every month, online gamers on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita eagerly look forward to which games they will receive from Sony this time. The games are often very controversial in the community, as they can never meet the tastes of all players.

The following change is currently causing significant discussion: PlayStation Plus price increase: From August, prices will rise.

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WoW: With Alleria into the Void – The Dungeon “Seat of Triumphs”

Patch 7.3 for WoW brings a new dungeon. Here is the video preview for the Seat of the Triumvirate!

The next update for World of Warcraft: Legion is packed with plenty of fresh content for players. In addition to the planet Argus, which represents a new zone and the (presumably last) raid of the expansion “Antorus, the Burning Throne”, there is also a new dungeon for 5 players to explore: the Seat of the Triumvirate.

This instance takes place on the shattered islands of Argus, offering a beautiful view of both Argus and Azeroth. Void energy haunts these islands, and players are accompanied by Alleria Windrunner to uncover some secrets.

You can watch the complete instance in the preview video from the YouTubers of FatbossTV.

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4 Bosses await in the Seat of the Triumvirate

Zuraal the Ascended is the first boss and a mix of Draenei and Void creature. He creates many void zones that players must quickly escape from. The approaching adds must be killed quickly as they explode for a lot of damage upon reaching the boss. Occasionally, a player will be banished to the Void realm, where they must kill 10 enemies to return to the main plane. This stuns the boss and causes him to take a lot of damage for a short time.

WoW Dark Void Naaru

Saprish is the second boss, an Astral being and clearly a hunter, as he has 2 pets with which he shares a health pool. He lays many traps on the ground that players should avoid. The bat casts a spell that must be interrupted each time, otherwise the entire group becomes disoriented (and runs into the traps). Players should move away from the panther as soon as it uses its split ability – a void effect on the ground indicates this.

The third boss Viceroy Nezhar is a DPS check, as the time for the fight is limited. Void energy surrounds the battlefield, closing in on the players until they are ultimately consumed. The boss must be killed by then. His fear should be interrupted, and the summoned adds dealt with in time, as they reduce healing received or even make the boss immune to damage.

The fourth and final boss is L’ura. Here too, there is a race against time, as the boss deals area damage to the entire group every few seconds. Each time this happens, the damage dealt by L’ura increases by 5% – which eventually leads to the guaranteed death of the group. Emerging adds must be killed and slowly flying void comets must be caught. And of course, no one should stand in the large dark void zone for too long.

What do you think of the look and the fights of the new dungeon “Seat of the Triumvirate”?


We have already shown you the new raid Antorus here.

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Hacker as a Profession: Man has been selling gold and items for 20 years

For almost 20 years, Manfred has plundered gold and items in games through hacks.

With MMORPGs and other online games, a lot of money can be made. So far, so known. This applies not only to the developers but also to clever hackers. GameStar and Motherboard report on a hacker with the alias “Manfred” who has been living off selling in-game items to other players for over 20 years.

Ultima Online - one of the pioneers of sandbox MMOs

The difference to the ordinary “China farmer”: Manfred has managed to steal all possessions. For two decades, he has searched for security vulnerabilities and bugs in games to duplicate gold and items.

Everything began back then with Ultima Online in 1997. Properties were a limited and sought-after commodity. Manfred found an error in the code that allowed him to take properties from other players and override them to himself. He sold one of these buildings as a trial – and received nearly $2,000. He reportedly did this almost 100 times and funded his college with it.

But even newer games are not safe from him. In a presentation, he showed recordings of how he created an impressive sum of 18 quadrillion coins in the MMORPG WildStar with just a few maneuvers (an 18 followed by 24 zeros).

WildStar-Reveal

This translates into a real value of a staggering 400 trillion dollars. The only limitation here is the purchasing power of the players who would buy gold (or in the case of WildStar: platinum) from him.

The trick with all the hacks was to remain as inconspicuous as possible. He never intended to beat other players or to blow the whistle on the whole thing. If he could operate unnoticed and undetected by the developers, his business ran. Therefore, it was also important for him to keep his methods confidential.

Now, however, “Manfred” has had enough. According to his own statements, the reason is that the business model of developers has changed. In the past, developers sold games and perhaps a subscription fee, today they sell in-game items themselves.

This puts him in direct competition with the developers and their business model, and he “doesn’t feel comfortable” with what he was doing. With his skills, he is – not surprisingly – now part of a security firm. Since he knows the loopholes, he is probably well placed here.

What do you think of this story? A different idea to finance a living? Or should something like this be harshly punished? Let us know in the comments.


You can earn gold honestly with our gold guide for WoW.

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Destiny 2: Age Rating – T is for Terror

The online shooter Destiny 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One) has received a “T for Teen” rating from the relevant US authorities. However, the description does not sound entirely violence-free.

Destiny is supposed to be a game for the “whole family”. Bungie established this during the initial presentation. Even a seven-year-old should be able to play Destiny with their father.

This was a particular matter for Bungie because the studio’s major successes, the Halo titles, had a “M for Mature” rating, implying they were suitable for ages 17 and up.

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It is thanks to this “T” rating (for ages 13 and up) that the universe of Destiny handles violence quite loosely, but takes a step back on other matters. There is no alcohol or drugs in Destiny. Swearing is also absent. And God forbid there is any mention of sex.

Now, the assessment for Destiny 2 was due, and the relevant US authority, ESRB, decided: Destiny 2 is suitable for T for Teens, ages 13 and up.

Electrocutions are okay, as long as no one swears!

The description does not sound all that lenient. It states:

“Players use pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers, and various elemental weapons (e.g., flaming swords, electric staffs) to kill their opponents. The battles are intense and accompanied by realistic combat sounds and large explosions.

Cutscenes sometimes show dramatic battles between spacecraft and how characters are shot, electrified, or choked. Blood splatters appear on the screen when players are injured, and some creatures explode in a black liquid when killed.”

The best part comes at the end. “The word A*hole can be heard in a dialogue.”

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Thus, ESRB evaluates: Violence can be plentiful. As long as no one smokes, nobody says A*hole, and God forbid there is any sex shown!

In Germany, Destiny 2 is expected to receive a rating of 16 from the USK, just like its predecessor.


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Brilliant or crazy? The most insane card in Hearthstone ever

The Archbishop Benedictus is causing heated discussions in Hearthstone . But how good is the new Priest Legendary?

The next expansion of Hearthstone, Knights of the Frozen Throne or in German “Ritter des Frostthrons”, is only a few weeks away from release. Every day, the developers, in collaboration with streamers and fan sites, present new cards.

Recently, the Priest Legendary Archbishop Benedictus was revealed, and we want to talk a bit about him.

Hearthstone Archbishop Benedictus

For 7 mana, Archbishop Benedictus is a minion that fits more into the mid to late game. The stats of 4/6 are not outstanding but understandable given his powerful Battlecry: Shuffle a copy of your opponent’s deck into your own deck.

Story-wise, the Archbishop has little to do with the Lich King or the Frozen Throne, as he is actually a servant of Deathwing and thus a follower of the Old Gods. For many years, he was the leader of the Light’s Faith in Stormwind, but in reality, he betrayed his people and revealed himself as the “Twilight Father” with Deathwing’s attack. However, thematically, this seems to fit well since Anduin in his “Death Knight form” looks more like a creature of the Void than a true servant of the Lich King.

How useful is Archbishop Benedictus?

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The usefulness of the Archbishop can be debated for a long time. The fact is that the Archbishop can create a huge card advantage if played in time. On turn 7, most players will still have between 18 and 22 cards in their deck, meaning that their own card pool will grow to about 40 cards. A loss due to lack of cards seems thus excluded.

However, the Archbishop also has a negative effect. With each additional card in the deck, the chance that your deck strategy works decreases dramatically. It’s incredibly difficult to create a deck that works against every opponent’s deck. If you play the Bishop at the wrong time, you’ll draw a lot of cards that may help a Quest Rogue but bring the Priest closer to annihilation.

A nice gimmick for “Fun” players

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Most professionals can only imagine a few very specific scenarios where the Archbishop has a truly game-changing benefit. Sure, against a “Fatigue” deck that aims to annihilate all cards, doubling your own card pool can offer a significant advantage. However, the actual purpose of this card seems much simpler and not necessarily aimed at the pro scene: fun.

Because if you think a little about what this card actually allows, especially Free2Play players and those with a smaller card pool should be excited. The Archbishop is rarely about making a game-changing move, but rather something else: Testing new cards that you don’t own.

Anyone who has the Archbishop in their collection gains a powerful weapon to simply try out all the cards of the current meta. With just one minion, you can access all those annoying cards of a Tank Warrior, a Miracle Rogue, or a Quest Mage. The Priest has the chance to play all those cards himself and get a feel for them.

In conclusion, it can be said that the Archbishop is one of those “Fun” cards that may not find its own niche in the meta, but will surely find a place in the hearts of players who just want to play for fun.

What do you think of Archbishop Benedictus? A great card that you will definitely play? Or useless junk that Hearthstone doesn’t need?


More new cards, such as a gnome vampire, were revealed in the latest card reveal!

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